Stephen Kopcik

Stephen Kopcik
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-03-24) March 24, 1998 (age 26)
Newtown, Connecticut
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career
Debut season2021
Current teamTommy Wanick
Years active2021, 2024–present
Car number21
Crew chiefNick Kopcik
Starts4
Championships0
Wins0
Poles0
Best finish55th in 2021
Finished last season55th (2021)
Last updated on: August 22, 2024.

Stephen Kopcik (born March 24, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 21 for Tommy Wanick. Kopcik was the 2015 SK Light Modified champion at Stafford Motor Speedway, where he also has numerous SK Modified wins.[1]

On February 29, 2024, Kopcik was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR due to Kopcik being arrested six days prior at a minor league hockey game in Danbury, Connecticut, in which he was charged with two counts of assault in the third degree with physical injury and one count of reach of peace in the second degree.[2][3] He was later reinstated two months later on April 30, 2024.[4][5]

Kopcik has previously competed in series such as the SMART Modified Tour, the Tri-Track Open Modified Series, and the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.[6][7]

Motorsports 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.)

Whelen Modified Tour

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results
Year Car owner No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NWMTC Pts Ref
2021 Joseph Bertuccio 2 Chevy MAR STA RIV JEN OSW RIV NHA NRP STA BEE OSW RCH RIV STA
14
55th 30 [8]
2024 Tommy Wanick 21 Chevy NSM RCH THO MON RIV SEE
4
NHA MON
13
LMP THO
23
OSW RIV MON
11
THO NWS MAR 28th 125 [9]

References

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  1. ^ https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/sms-all-time-track-champions/
  2. ^ "Whelen Modified Tour Driver/Crew Chief Stephen Kopcik Suspended By NASCAR Following Arrest". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Penalty issued to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik". NASCAR. February 29, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "NASCAR reinstates Modified Tour competitor Stephen Kopcik". NASCAR. April 30, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "NASCAR Lifts Suspension Of Stephen Kopcik". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "Stephen Kopcik". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Late Control: Stephen Kopcik Tops Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series At Thunder Road". Race Day CT. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "Stephen Kopcik – 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "Stephen Kopcik – 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
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