Stephen Kopcik

Stephen Kopcik
Nationality	American
Born	(1998-03-24) March 24, 1998 (age 26) 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	6
Championships	0
Wins	0
Poles	0
Best finish	28th in 2024
Finished last season	28th (2024)
Last updated on: August 22, 2024.

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]

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

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Whelen Modified Tour

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results
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]
2025				NSM 6	THO	MON	NWS	SEE	RIV	WMM	LMP	MON	THO	RCH	OSW	RIV	NHA	THO	MAR	-*	-*	[10]

References

1. https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/sms-all-time-track-champions/
2. "Whelen Modified Tour Driver/Crew Chief Stephen Kopcik Suspended By NASCAR Following Arrest". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
3. "Penalty issued to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik". NASCAR . February 29, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
4. "NASCAR reinstates Modified Tour competitor Stephen Kopcik". NASCAR . April 30, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
5. "NASCAR Lifts Suspension Of Stephen Kopcik". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
6. "Stephen Kopcik". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
7. "Late Control: Stephen Kopcik Tops Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series At Thunder Road". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
8. "Stephen Kopcik – 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
9. "Stephen Kopcik – 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
10. "Stephen Kopcik – 2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved February 10, 2025.

External links

• Stephen Kopcik driver statistics at Racing-Reference