Stephen Kopcik (born March 24, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 21 for Tommy Wanick. Kopcik was the 2015 SK Light Modified champion at Stafford Motor Speedway, where he also has numerous SK Modified wins.[1]
| Stephen Kopcik | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 24, 1998 Newtown, Connecticut |
| NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career | |
| Debut season | 2021 |
| Current team | Tommy Wanick |
| Years active | 2021, 2024–present |
| Car number | 21 |
| Crew chief | Nick Kopcik |
| Starts | 4 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 55th in 2021 |
| Finished last season | 55th (2021) |
| Last updated on: August 22, 2024. | |
On February 29, 2024, Kopcik was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR due to Kopcik being arrested six days prior at a minor league hockey game in Danbury, Connecticut, in which he was charged with two counts of assault in the third degree with physical injury and one count of reach of peace in the second degree.[2][3] He was later reinstated two months later on April 30, 2024.[4][5]
Kopcik has previously competed in series such as the SMART Modified Tour, the Tri-Track Open Modified Series, and the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.[6][7]
Motorsports results
editNASCAR
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Whelen Modified Tour
edit| NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Car owner | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | NWMTC | Pts | Ref | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Joseph Bertuccio | 2 | Chevy | MAR | STA | RIV | JEN | OSW | RIV | NHA | NRP | STA | BEE | OSW | RCH | RIV | STA 14 |
55th | 30 | [8] | |||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Tommy Wanick | 21 | Chevy | NSM | RCH | THO | MON | RIV | SEE 4 |
NHA | MON 13 |
LMP | THO 23 |
OSW | RIV | MON 11 |
THO | NWS | MAR | 28th | 125 | [9] | |||||||||||||||
References
edit- ^ https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/sms-all-time-track-champions/
- ^ "Whelen Modified Tour Driver/Crew Chief Stephen Kopcik Suspended By NASCAR Following Arrest". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Penalty issued to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik". NASCAR. February 29, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "NASCAR reinstates Modified Tour competitor Stephen Kopcik". NASCAR. April 30, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "NASCAR Lifts Suspension Of Stephen Kopcik". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Kopcik". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Late Control: Stephen Kopcik Tops Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series At Thunder Road". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Kopcik – 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Kopcik – 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
External links
edit- Stephen Kopcik driver statistics at Racing-Reference