Derek Copeland

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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 race 2023 Shasta 150 (Shasta)
Last race 2024 Shasta 150 (Shasta)
WinsTop tens Poles
010
Statistics current as of July 30, 2024.

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.

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Racing career

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

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make123456789101112AMSWCPtsRef
2023 Legal Limit Motorsports 80 Toyota PHO IRW KCR PIR SON IRW SHA
17
EVG AAS LVS MAD PHO 56th27 [9]
2024 Derek Copeland Racing PHO KER PIR SON IRW IRW SHA
4
TRI MAD AAS KER PHO 41st40 [10]

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References

  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.