Cory Roper

Cory Roper
Roper at Daytona International Speedway in 2020
BornMicah Cory Roper
(1977-07-31) July 31, 1977 (age 47)
Vernon, Texas, U.S.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
47 races run over 6 years
Truck no., teamNo. 04 (Roper Racing)
2023 position40th
Best finish25th (2021)
First race2018 Alpha Energy Solutions 250 (Martinsville)
Last race2024 Fresh From Florida 250 (Daytona)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0
Statistics current as of April 29, 2024.

Micah Cory Roper[1] (born July 31, 1977) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 04 Chevy Silverado for Roper Racing. He is not related to Tony Roper or his father Dean Roper.

Racing career

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ASA National Tour

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In 2002, Roper attempted to run the race in Illiana Motor Speedway in the No. 87 Pontiac, but failed to qualify.[2]

Craftsman Truck Series

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Roper at Daytona International Speedway in 2021

Roper made his NASCAR debut in 2018 at Martinsville in the Truck Series. He drove the No. 04 car for his own team, Roper Racing. He finished 13th in his first race after starting 17th.[3] Roper ran his second race at Iowa, starting 26th and finishing 18th.

In Roper's maiden voyage of 2019, he made an impressive run to 2nd position from his 25th starting position at Daytona International Speedway before being eliminated by a wreck. Roper said that his team would like to run the full 2019 schedule but would need more funding to do so.[4] At Atlanta Roper qualified 28th while finishing 16th. At Las Vegas he would have a strong showing qualifying 5th but ending early as he would tangle with Matt Crafton early in the race. Roper had planned a full schedule in 2020. Following the Daytona Road Course event, Roper and his team did not show up for another event.

Roper announced plans to attempt the full schedule again in 2021.[5] In the opener at Daytona, Roper took the lead on the final lap but suffered damage from a push by Sheldon Creed and was unable to block Ben Rhodes, who—along with Jordan Anderson—passed him coming to the finish as he finished third.[6]

On February 22, 2023, Roper was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR for violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy. He will not be eligible to return to the sport until he completes NASCAR's road to recovery program.[7] He was reinstated on March 21.[8]

Motorsports career results

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NASCAR

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

Craftsman Truck Series

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NCTC Pts Ref
2018 Roper Racing 04 Ford DAY ATL LVS MAR
13 		DOV KAN CLT TEX IOW
18 		GTW CHI KEN ELD POC MCH BRI
25 		MSP LVS
25 		TAL MAR TEX
28 		PHO HOM
17 		37th 96 [9]
2019 DAY
20 		ATL
16 		LVS
24 		MAR
31 		TEX
12 		DOV KAN CLT
20 		TEX
9 		IOW GTW CHI KEN POC ELD MCH
28 		BRI
DNQ 		MSP LVS
DNQ 		TAL MAR PHO HOM
27 		27th 146 [10]
2020 DAY
14 		LVS
26 		CLT
32 		ATL
23 		HOM
21 		POC
25 		KEN
23 		TEX
17 		KAN
20 		KAN
36 		MCH
24 		DRC
26 		DOV GTW DAR RCH BRI LVS TAL KAN TEX MAR PHO 29th 161 [11]
2021 DAY
3 		DRC
34 		LVS
36 		ATL
27 		BRD RCH
31 		KAN DAR
40 		COA
30 		CLT
25 		TEX
18 		NSH
31 		POC KNX GLN GTW
17 		DAR BRI
20 		LVS
28 		TAL
6 		MAR
37 		PHO
30 		25th 184 [12]
2023 Roper Racing 04 Ford DAY LVS ATL COA TEX BRD MAR KAN DAR NWS CLT GTW NSH
21 		MOH POC
23 		RCH IRP MLW KAN BRI TAL
22 		HOM PHO 40th 45 [13]
2024 Chevy DAY
22 		ATL LVS BRI COA MAR TEX KAN DAR NWS CLT GTW NSH POC IRP RCH MLW BRI KAN TAL
16 		HOM MAR PHO -* -* [14]

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

References

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  1. ^ "Team Event Rosters – Bristol Motor Speedway – Thursday, August 15, 2019" (PDF). NASCAR. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 17, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Cory Roper – 2002 ASA National Tour Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  3. ^ Massie, Michael (June 12, 2018). "Cory Roper, the Definition of Grassroots Racing".
  4. ^ Segal, Davey. "Cory Roper Relegated to 20th-Place Finish After Strong Run". Frontstretch. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Roper Racing to compete full-time in Truck Series". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. January 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Segal, Davey (February 12, 2021). "Cory Roper Nearly Upsets Daytona Truck Field, Finishes 3rd". Frontstretch. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "Daytona penalty announced". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "Atlanta penalty report: Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams suspended one race". NASCAR. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Cory Roper – 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  10. ^ "Cory Roper – 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  11. ^ "Cory Roper – 2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  12. ^ "Cory Roper – 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  13. ^ "Cory Roper – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "Cory Roper – 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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