Dale Earnhardt’s crushing heartbreak in the 1990 Daytona 500 is one of NASCAR’s most infamous stories, but what followed turned it into one of racing’s greatest upsets. Derrike Cope wasn’t just in the right place at the right time; he was in position all week, racing with speed and grit. When Earnhardt’s tire gave out … Continue reading Derrike Cope’s Win in 1990 Daytona 500 Was NOT a Fluke