Race Series

Derrike Cope has participated in various race series throughout his racing career.

One of Derrike's first series he raced in on the west coast was the Winston West Series. We have all of Derrike's stats from running in that series.

Next up for Derrike was Winston/Nextel Cup, followed by the Busch Series. For these two series, you can go to a particular year right now by using the pull-down menus below.

Derrike has even run in the Craftsman Truck Series.

Rolex 24 at Daytona 2003
February 2, 2003 - Derrike drove in the Rolex 24 for the #21 Nissan entry of Archangel Motorsports Services, Inc. along with drivers Chris Bingham, Brian DeVries, and Larry Oberto. On lap 155, driver Larry Oberto spun and the car received damage when hit by another car. The team finished 18th of 44 teams. You can see photos of the car at http://www.daytona24hr.com/Teams/srpll/srpll21.htm and http://www.daytona24hr.com/Teams/Track_action3/srpll21ta.jpg. More information about the Rolex 24 can be seen at http://www.daytona24hr.com/. Team information is at www.archangelmotorsports.com.

Rolex 24 at Daytona 2002
February 4, 2002 - Derrike drove in the Rolex 24 road race. Derrike's team finished 25th of 74 teams with 572 laps. After the race he said, "It was wonderful. I had a good time. Great group of guys to work with. Despite our problems, it was a great night. If we hadn't had the gearbox problem, we would've been up there."

He drove for the Scuderia Ferrari of Washington team in the #33 Ferrari 360GT. Other drivers on the team are Cort Wagner, Constantino Bertuzzi, and Bill Auberlen. In first round qualifying on Thursday, the team was 46th fastest of 79 teams with a time of 01:57.0.0 and speed of 109.148. (Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR.com, Speed Magazine, Grand American Road Racing Association)