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Derrike Cope |

Team: Creation-Cope Racing-73-NNS
Age / DOB:  (54) / 11/3/1958
Ht / Wt:  5'7" / 180

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Derrike Cope does not qualify for the Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
One of the ‘go-or-go-homers’ required to qualify on speed, he ran a 42nd fastest lap of 149.694 mph in the No. 73 Chevrolet. This was not good enough to make the 40-car field. May 10 - 6:01 PM

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Derrike Cope’s qualifying speed was not good enough to make the field for the Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

He ran a lap of 114.933 mph in the No. 73. It was 45th quickest but not quick enough to make the field for the race.
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 12:39:00 PM

Derrike Cope does not qualify for the Nationwide Series Drive4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.

One of the ‘go-or-go-homers’ required to qualify on speed, he ran a 39th fastest lap in the No. 73 Chevrolet. This was not good enough to make the 43-car field.
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 05:43:00 PM

Derrike Cope takes a big hit in the 2011 point standings after the Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

He started the No. 19 Chevrolet 36th in the lineup and finished 31st. Cope, who made all 5 races so far this season, dropped 3 spots to 19th in the standings.
Sat, Mar 26, 2011 09:28:00 PM

Derrike Cope is one of five drivers who will not be in the starting lineup for the Daytona 500.

Cope's 14th place finish in the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race for Sunday's Sprint Cup Series season opener was not good enough to make the cut for the race. The others missing the race are Kevin Conway, Todd Bodine, Michael McDowell and Casey Mears.
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 07:57:00 PM

U.S. Preventive Medicine, the leader in disease prevention services, is teaming up with Derrike Cope and Jay Robinson Racing as the primary sponsor on The #28 Chevy for The DRIVE4COPD 300 in Daytona.

U.S. Preventive Medicine's primary product is The Prevention Plan, a personalized program to help individuals achieve the best health possible by providing an analysis of their health, personal assistance from prevention experts, and a roadmap on how to reach specific health goals. The confidential program helps people live better and save money by providing valuable tools and personal attention to get healthier.
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 01:04:00 PM

With a lineup featuring former Sprint Cup Series champions, last year's Chase field, former outstanding rookies, along with previous winners at Daytona, NASCAR announced the list of eligible competitors for the February 12, 2011 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona.

Derrike Cope made the list as the winner of the 1990 Daytona 500.
Fri, Jan 7, 2011 09:04:00 PM

Derrike Cope’s qualifying speed was not good enough to make the field for the Camping World Truck Series Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

He ran a lap of 166.057 mph in the No. 74. It was 37th quickest but not quick enough to make the event.
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 07:59:00 PM

Derrike Cope will miss the Nationwide Series Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 at Gateway Int’l Raceway.

The team is outside the top 30 in owner’s points and not guaranteed a start in this weekend’s NNS race. The No. 73 driver’s qualifying speed was 42nd fastest and not good enough to make the cut for the event.
Sat, Jul 17, 2010 08:17:00 PM

Derrike Cope secures the last qualifying slot open to teams outside of the top 30 in owners points for the Nationwide Series race.

The No. 73 driver’s lap of 169.833 mph was 40th fastest in qualifying. He will line up 43rd for the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway.
Sat, Jun 12, 2010 07:54:00 PM

Derrike Cope secures the last qualifying slot open to teams outside of the top 30 in owners points for the Nationwide Series race.

The No. 73 driver’s lap of 152.818 mph was 38th fastest in qualifying. He will line up 43rd for the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Sat, Jun 5, 2010 06:46:00 PM

Derrike Cope will miss the Nationwide Series Tech-Net Auto Service 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The team is outside the top 30 in owner’s points and not guaranteed a start in this weekend’s NNS race. The No. 73 driver’s qualifying speed was 42nd fastest and not good enough to make the cut for the event.
Sat, May 29, 2010 11:41:00 AM

Derrike Cope not among starters for the Nationwide Series Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway.

The team is outside the top 30 in owner’s points and not guaranteed a start in this weekend’s NNS race. The No. 73 Dodge driver’s qualifying speed was 43rd fastest and not good enough to make the cut for the event.
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 04:29:00 PM

Derrike Cope’s qualifying speed was not good enough to make the field for the April 17th Nationwide Series O’Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Cope ran a lap of 181.202 mph in the No. 73 Dodge. It was 37th quickest but not quick enough to make the field for the race.
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 05:24:00 PM

Derrike Cope secures the last qualifying slot open to teams outside of the top 30 in owners points for the Nationwide Series race.

Cope’s lap of 119.873 mph in the No. 73 Dodge was 41st fastest in qualifying. He will line up 43rd for the Scotts Turf Builder 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Sat, Mar 20, 2010 02:11:00 PM