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Derrike Cope Launches New NASCAR Team for 2025

1/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Derrike Cope is revving up his legacy with the launch of Cope Family Racing, ready to hit the NASCAR Xfinity Series full throttle in 2025. Featuring talented drivers Leland Honeyman, Jr. and Thomas Annunziata, the team will race No. 70 Chevrolet cars powered by ECR Engines, marking an exciting new chapter for the Daytona 500 champion.

History

Historical Context

Derrike Cope's new venture, Cope Family Racing, echoes a rich legacy in motorsports. Since the 1950s, family-run teams have thrived in NASCAR, with notable examples like the Wood Brothers. Cope's team, featuring young talent, aims to continue this tradition of familial passion and competition in the Xfinity Series.

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Story summary

Derrike Cope is revving up his legacy with the launch of Cope Family Racing, ready to hit the NASCAR Xfinity Series full throttle in 2025. Featuring talented drivers Leland Honeyman, Jr. and Thomas Annunziata, the team will race No. 70 Chevrolet cars powered by ECR Engines, marking an exciting new chapter for the Daytona 500 champion.

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