2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1996 1995 1994 1990	2008 Nationwide Series   Derrike will be driving some races in the Nationwide Series (formerly Busch Series). He started by driving for Jimmy Means Racing in the #52 Chevrolet. Derrike drove for Jay Robinson Racing in the #4 car.
Year Races Wins Top 5 Top 10 Points Standing Winnings 2008 9 0 0 0 513 40 $202,166

Phoenix Update
April 13, 2008 -  Derrike said after the Phoenix race, "It looks like right now that I will be going to Mexico City to drive a third entry for Jay Robinson Racing, the #49 car. Provided I get the car qualified in the field, I will then turn the seat over to Robert Richardson Jr. so he can get some road racing experience.

"I do not think at this time I will have anything to drive at Talladega so I will probably be going to Kansas for the truck race where Derrike Cope Inc. will have two trucks entered. The one truck will be number 74 with Jennifer Jo Cobb driving and the other one is still up in the air, although there is a strong possibility that it could be another female driver. I plan on taking the trucks to Charlotte, Mansfield, and Dover after that. The twins (my nieces Amber and Angela Cope) are approved to drive at Mansfield so that is the plan right now. I will drive one of the trucks at Charlotte and Dover and we will make a decision on the other driver in the weeks to come. The seat can be rented by some other drivers that can bring some sponsorship. We will be doing some testing with my nieces in the next few weeks as well prior to the Mansfield Truck races.

"Derrike Cope Inc. is working hard to get the program in a position to be competitive very quickly. We are currently pursuing sponsorship as well."

Daytona Update
February 10, 2008 - Derrike gave us an update for Daytona. He said, "As most of you know by now, I have nothing to drive in Daytona. I enjoyed my opportunities in testing there and thought that I would find the necessary funding to go back, but the programs that I thought would materialize did not. I will be going down to Daytona to watch the Gatorade Duel races, and will participate in some functions and activities for the past 500 winners as part of the 50th running of the Daytona 500.

"On a brighter note, it looks like I will be driving a Chevrolet Nationwide Series car in California and Las Vegas for Jimmy Means with the number 52. I do not have all the particulars as of yet, but I will be getting fitted in the car on Monday. I am looking forward to getting back to the track!"

Latest Daytona Testing
January 16, 2008 - Derrike was testing in Daytona. He said, "Today I got the opportunity to finally get on the track in one of the new COT cars. I drove the number 34 cars, one doing two lap runs for speed and then drafting with the other. The 34B car was the one in the draft and this morning we ran several sessions. The car drove very well and the engine very great as well. We ended up 10th fastest for most of the day, but ended up 14th overall.

"I am very pleased with the effort by everyone involved, Rob Fuller, Scott Eggelston, and the entire Front Row Motorsports crew. The 34A car was pretty fast as well, running a 48.92 second run at the end of the day. All in all, I am really excited about this car. Hopefully we can get all the necessary funding in place to come back to Daytona. I will keep you updated as we get closer to Daytona."

Daytona Update
January 12, 2008 - Derrike gave us an update. He said, "I have been in Daytona for the last two days testing a Craftsman Truck with Brian Scott. He is a rookie and has never been to Daytona before. I am working with him and helping to evaluate their two trucks to see which one they will bring back for the race. Yesterday we were fifth fastest in the draft for most of the day, until late in the session and we were bumped back to eighth fastest overall. It was a good test and I enjoyed working with Brian again. The team left for home so I have a day off until Monday. I will be testing the #34 Cup car on Monday. I am working on some sponsorship that could have us back here in February in this car. A lot of things are still up in the air but I am optimistic that we will be racing more this year. I will provide an update after Monday's practice sessions."