← Derrike Cope
Derrike Cope — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 19 Cup Series seasons.
19
Total Seasons
1989-1991
Prime Years
32
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1986-1987)
Rising (1988-1989)
Prime (1990)
Twilight (1991-2017)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 27.8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 | 30.2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 26 | 0 | 28.9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 23 | 0 | 23.2 | 7 |
| 1990 | 29 | 2 | 19.1 | 32 |
| 1991 | 28 | 0 | 24.5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 19.6 | 4 |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 23.6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | 25.5 | 3 |
| 1995 | 32 | 0 | 19.3 | 13 |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 | 28.5 | 4 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | 24.0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 | 29.9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 | 34.0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 37.1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 | 39.1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 | 34.8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 | 41.1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | 34.7 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Derrike Cope's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1989-1991 with an average performance score of 14/100.
How many seasons did Derrike Cope race in Cup?
Derrike Cope competed in 19 Cup Series seasons from 1986 to 2017.
What is a Prime Score?
A 0-100 composite metric combining wins, top-5 rate, top-10 rate, and average finish position. It measures a driver's overall performance in a given season relative to the field.