John Weiss

I have been a Derrike Cope fan since his win in 1990 at Daytona. I believe that was his win and not a fluke like others have said. If it was a fluke, what about the other 40 cars in the field that day?

Ever since that day I have said I am Derrike Cope's biggest fan and I believe that to be true. I am sure the rest of you think that you are, but for me it is the truth. I am his biggest fan.

I have all of his die-cast cars, shirts from every team he has been on, millions of pictures of him, and even an autograph photo from him.

When I went to see a race in Phoenix in 1995, this guy wanted to buy my Derrike Cope shirt from me for $50. But I wouldn't sell it even though I had another shirt at home that was different.

I have a tire from the Sears Point race in 1995. I bought the original stadium clock from Wrigley Field because Derrike would have been a Chicago Cub. Anything I can get my hands on that is related to Derrike I have or will get.

I really want a piece of sheet metal if anyone knows how to get one. Please help me on this one.

I still believe I am his biggest fan, but don't we all...