Derek Copeland

Derek Copeland 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.

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.
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. After setting the thirteenth fastest time in the sole practice session, he started and finished in seventeenth place after failing to take the start. He returned to Shasta the following year, where after placing eighth in the lone practice session, he started fifth and finished one lap down in fourth place.