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American racecar driver Derrike Cope was born on Nov. 3, 1958, in San Diego, Calif. In high school, he enjoyed auto racing and baseball, but a knee injury while being scouted by the major league baseball teams ended his professional baseball dreams; instead he devoted himself to racing. He won the 1990 Daytona 500, his first NASCAR competition win. He became an overnight sensation after that, appearing on the David Letterman Show that same week. Despite the major win, he ended the season in 18th place in points. In 1994, he won his first career Busch Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway. 1995 was Cope's most consistent season with 8 top-tens. For the rest of his racing career,...  Show more »
American racecar driver Derrike Cope was born on Nov. 3, 1958, in San Diego, Calif. In high school, he enjoyed auto racing and baseball, but a knee injury while being scouted by the major league baseball teams ended his professional baseball dreams; instead he devoted himself to racing. He won the 1990 Daytona 500, his first NASCAR competition win. He became an overnight sensation after that, appearing on the David Letterman Show that same week. Despite the major win, he ended the season in 18th place in points. In 1994, he won his first career Busch Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway. 1995 was Cope's most consistent season with 8 top-tens. For the rest of his racing career, he was battling sponsorship changes.  « Show less

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      May 24, 2013 |Story| WASK Radio

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      Headlines for Friday,  May  24,  2013     SLAYER: Metallica, System Members Speak at Hanneman Memorial Metallica's Robert Trujillo and System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian joined Slayer's Kerry King as speakers at Thursday's memorial service for...

      Tags: U.S. Airways, My Darkest Days (music group), Foo Fighters (music group), Bon Iver (music group), Crazy Horse (music group)

      2. Jun 3, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

    2. With new casino opening, a look back at Cordish's gambling record

      Eleven years have passed since the Cordish Cos. broke ground on their first casino venture, a project with the Seminole tribe of Florida.
      Eleven years have passed since the Cordish Cos. broke ground on their first casino venture, a project with the Seminole tribe of Florida. Since then, the Baltimore-based developer, which builds and runs urban retail and entertainment venues, has been...

      Tags: Entertainment Events, Laws, Los Angeles Hotels, Walmart, Cordish Cos.

      3. Jun 8, 2012 |Story| KWCH

    3. Sauter wins NASCAR Truck race at Texas

      One year removed from a black-flag penalty that cost him a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win here, Johnny Sauter belatedly pulled into Victory Lane at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night.
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      One year removed from a black-flag penalty that cost him a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win here, Johnny Sauter belatedly pulled into Victory Lane at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night. Sauter passed ThorSport Racing teammate Matt Crafton on Lap...

      Tags: Auto Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Rick Crawford, Parker Kligerman, Johnny Chapman

      4. May 27, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

    4. State Excise Police issue 125 Tickets at Indianapolis 500

      Indiana State Excise Police officers, working around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Memorial Day weekend, issued 125 tickets; most were for illegal possession or consumption of alcohol.&nbsp;
      Indiana State Excise Police officers, working around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Memorial Day weekend, issued 125 tickets; most were for illegal possession or consumption of alcohol.  Excise officers worked saturation patrols inside and near the...

      Tags: Auto Racing, Crime, Law and Justice, Indianapolis 500, Memorial Day, Sex Crimes

      5. May 27, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

    5. Emotions run high during hot Indianapolis 500

      SPEEDWAY - A memorial give-away was never so practical.
      SPEEDWAY - A memorial give-away was never so practical. The waves of people coming to the to speedway had the opportunity to pick up a pair of sunglasses. They were a tribute to Dan Wheldon, the defending champion who wore white bracketed shades often...

      Tags: Auto Racing, Dan Wheldon, Indianapolis 500, IndyCar Series, Tony Kanaan

      6. May 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

    6. Franchitti wins 3rd Indy 500

      INDIANAPOLIS &#8212; It would be convenient and sentimental to say that Dario Franchitti's third Indianapolis 500 win was a fitting end, seeing as it came with the race celebrating the late driver Dan Wheldon, who was one of Franchitti's best friends.
      INDIANAPOLIS — It would be convenient and sentimental to say that Dario Franchitti's third Indianapolis 500 win was a fitting end, seeing as it came with the race celebrating the late driver Dan Wheldon, who was one of Franchitti's best friends....

      Tags: Ashley Judd, Auto Racing, Dan Wheldon, David Letterman, Indianapolis 500

      7. May 28, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

    7. More than 700 patients treated at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

      More than 700 patients were seen at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Sunday's race.
      More than 700 patients were seen at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Sunday's race. Sunday marked the second hottest Indy 500 race in history and the majority of the patients suffered from heat-releated injuries. A total of 762 patients were seen....

      Tags: Auto Racing, Indianapolis 500, Sports

      8. May 28, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

    8. Franchitti Earns $2.47 Million For Winning 96th Indianapolis 500

      <span>Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory Sunday, May 27 in the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.</span>
      Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory Sunday, May 27 in the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Scotland native Franchitti became just the 10th driver to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at least three...

      Tags: Auto Racing, Indianapolis 500, IndyCar Series, Tony Kanaan, Open-Wheel Racing

      9. Jun 1, 2012 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

    9. Langley Speedway listed as top 10 small-town track in USA Today

      HAMPTON — Langley Speedway was highlighted in USA Today's Travel section this week as one of the "10 Great Places for Small-Town NASCAR Racing." The article featured a list compiled by Dick Berggren, a NASCAR pit reporter for Fox and executive...

      Tags: Stock Car Racing, Auto Racing, USA Today, NASCAR, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips

      10. Jun 1, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

    10. 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor Ben Jones to meet fans at Hagerstown Speedway

      It's been nearly 30 years since Ben Jones, 72, gave up his signature trucker hat and mechanic's shirt with cut-off sleeves as Cooter Davenport on the fan-favorite "The Dukes of Hazzard."
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      It's been nearly 30 years since Ben Jones, 72, gave up his signature trucker hat and mechanic's shirt with cut-off sleeves as Cooter Davenport on the fan-favorite "The Dukes of Hazzard." Although Jones' life post-"Dukes" has taken him to places that...

      Tags: Charity, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Auto Racing, Sorrell Booke, Denver Pyle

      11. Jun 9, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

    11. AUTO RACING: Action fires up at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen

      In The First Photo
      In The First Photo Scott Bender of Aberdeen (21) leads Duane Zabel of Selby (3Z), Scott Ward of Watertown (37), Kent Arment of Aberdeen (9), and Terry Haven of Britton (23) as they go through turn two in the third heat of modified action Friday night...

      Tags: Auto Racing, Sports

      12. Jun 12, 2012 |Story| WXIN-LTV

    12. First round of tire tests for Brickyard Grand Prix go smooth

      After a few quiet weeks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, cars were back on track. But it wasn't IndyCar. GRAND-AM Daytona Prototype and GT cars participated in a Continental Tire test on the road course at the Speedway in the first stage of testing for the Brickyard Grand Prix.
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      After a few quiet weeks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, cars were back on track. But it wasn't IndyCar. GRAND-AM Daytona Prototype and GT cars participated in a Continental Tire test on the road course at the Speedway in the first stage of testing for...

      Tags: Car Tires, Auto Racing, NASCAR, Open-Wheel Racing, Sports

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