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Humminbird Fishfinder 500KJuly 27, 1996
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Derrike Cope's father suffered a heart attack Tuesday night and Derrike flew to his home state of Washington to be with him. Fortunately, Derrike's dad, Don, is doing well and was probably watching the Busch race on television. Since Derrike was away, Tim Bender, who started the 1996 season as a regular on the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series before his team ceased operations, substituted for Derrike Cope in the #26 Badcock Home Furnishings Ford. Tim Bender qualified the Ford in 15th position. Because there was a driver change at the start of the race, Derrike had to start from the rear of the field in 42nd position. In the beginning laps, the car seemed to be doing well since Derrike reached 25th position in 12 laps. Unfortunately at that point, Derrike had to bring the car into the pits, pop the hood, and then eventually bring the car behind the wall. It looked like the engine problems of Winston Cup followed Derrike into the Busch Series. Derrike finished the race in 42nd. |
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