Derek Copeland (born January 28, 1991) is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 80 Toyota for his own team, Derek Copeland Racing.

Derek Copeland
Born (1991-01-28) January 28, 1991 (age 33)
Anderson, California
ARCA Menards Series West career
2 races run over 2 years
ARCA West no., teamNo. 80 (Derek Copeland Racing)
Best finish56th (2023)
First race2023 Shasta 150 (Shasta)
Last race2024 Shasta 150 (Shasta)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 1 0
Statistics current as of July 30, 2024.

Racing career

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Copeland has previously competed in series such as the Pacific Challenge Series, the Rocky Mountain Challenge Series, the Super 6 Late Model Challenge Series, and the West Coast Sportsman Series.[1]

In 2023, it was revealed that Copeland would make his debut in the ARCA Menards Series West at Shasta Speedway, driving the No. 80 Toyota for Brian Kamisky.[2] After setting the thirteenth fastest time in the sole practice session, he started and finished in seventeenth place after failing to take the start.[3][4] He returned to Shasta the following year,[5] where after placing eighth in the lone practice session,[6] he started fifth and finished one lap down in fourth place.[7][8]

Motorsports results

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ARCA Menards Series West

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ARCA Menards Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AMSWC Pts Ref
2023 Legal Limit Motorsports 80 Toyota PHO IRW KCR PIR SON IRW SHA
17
EVG AAS LVS MAD PHO 56th 27 [9]
2024 Derek Copeland Racing PHO KER PIR SON IRW IRW SHA
4
TRI MAD AAS KER PHO 41st 40 [10]

References

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  1. ^ "Derek Copeland". The Third Turn. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Entry list: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. June 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Practice results: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. July 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Race results: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Entry list: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. July 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Practice results: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. July 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Qualifying results: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. July 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "Race results: Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA Racing. July 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "Derek Copeland – 2023 ARCA Menards Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Derek Copeland – 2024 ARCA Menards Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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