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Whelen Modified Tour Driver/Crew Chief Stephen Kopcik Suspended By NASCAR Following Arrest 

NASCAR announced Thursday that Whelen Modified Tour driver and crew chief Stephen Kopcik has been suspended indefinitely. 

The suspension stems from Kopcik being arrested on Feb. 23 at a minor league hockey game in Danbury. 

Kopcik was charged with two counts of assault in the third degree with physical injury and one count of breach of peace in the second degree. An attempt to reach Kopcik was unsuccessful. The incident took place at a Danbury Hat Tricks game at Danbury Ice Arena. The Hat Tricks are part of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. 

Also arrested with Kopcik at the hockey game was reigning Stafford Speedway SK Light Modified champion George Bessette Jr. 

The 25-year old Kopcik has competed in various Modified divisions and series’ for about a decade in Southern New England. He has made one career Whelen Modified Tour start and has also served regularly as a crew chief for various drivers with the series since 2018. 

NASCAR’s penalty announcement cited Kopcik’s failure to notify the sanctioning body of his arrest. 

NASCAR’s release on the matter specifically cited the following rules: 

2-11 Required Notice Any NASCAR Member charged with any violation of the law (misdemeanor and/or felony), shall notify NASCAR at [email protected] or visit http://reporting.nascar.com prior to the next scheduled Event or within 72 hours of being so charged, whichever is earlier.

12-8 1. NASCAR membership is a privilege. With that privilege comes certain benefits, responsibilities and obligations. Correct and proper conduct, both on and off the race track, is a part of a Member’s responsibilities.

A Member’s actions can reflect upon the sport as a whole and on other NASCAR Members. Ideally, NASCAR Members are role models for the many fans who follow this sport, regardless of the type of license a Member may hold, or the specific Series in which a Member may participate. Therefore, NASCAR views a Member’s conduct, both on and off the race track, which might constitue a behavioral Rules violation under this Rule Book with great importance.

12-8.1 E. Member actions that could result in a fine and/or indefinite suspension, or termination.

3. Being charged with or convicted of significant criminal violations (e.g. Domestic Violence, Trafficking, Assault), or having had determinations rendered by criminal or civil authorities that in NASCAR’s judgement necessitate action. NASCAR will not pre-judge guilt or innocence in the criminal or civil legal system, or the guilt or innocence of a Member, but rather review each matter in its own context and circumstances and with regards to its potential effects upon the sport.

Danbury Police would not release any further details concerning the incident besides the simple incident report. The incident report lists two assault victims from the matter, with one of the assault victims listed being a Danbury police officer. 

Multiple sources have indicated that the incident leading to the arrests began when someone accompanying Kopcik and Bessette at the game poured a beer on another fan. A video posted on social media from the game shows an individual – sources say is Kopcik – on the ground being forcefully subdued by multiple police officers and security personnel. Bessette can also be seen in the video sitting a few feet away from where Kopcik was being subdued.

The 21-year old Bessette was charged with one count of breach of peace in the second degree. An attempt to reach Bessette was unsuccessful. Kopcik and Bessette are both due in court for the incident on March 21.

Danbury Police Incident Report (Victim information redacted, cell phone information redacted, report released by Danbury Police Department following Freedom of Information request)

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What if he didn’t renew his license yet? Stafford and Thompson should be enough racing for the both of them

They both should be suspended for the season from any track in Connecticut

Hockey rinks and race tracks, breeding grounds for irresponsible behavior.

They don’t check your police records when you purchase a NASCAR license – once they get your money they are happy to suspend you.

Kopcik had to renew his license for the New Smyrna races Steve cause its a Nascar track and the tour was also there.

Steve, It’s not as if this is some grey area or a questionable opinionated decision by the sanctioning body. As you can read in the story you’re commeting on, the NASCAR rules concerning this matter are absolutely clear. If you get arrested you must report that arrest to NASCAR. It’s not complicated at all. My guess is that had he reported what happened to NASCAR there likely would not have been any announcement or suspension.

Just a couple of punks that have no respect for anybody or anything and it seems the sister is the common denominator or the instigator this won’t be the last you hear of the three stooges

The clown show continues! Assaulting a police officer, nice… Stafford should take notice.

What a shocker, the guy who thinks the rules in racing don’t apply to him also thinks laws at a hockey game don’t apply to him. This kid is a mess.

Well, at least we have something to talk about to fill time until the next race.

At least the Danbury Hat Tricks won the game…

Nothing stirs up interest like DQs and arrests!

Steven is what happens when you have parents that think their kid is an angel who does nothing wrong and let them get away with everything. Kid has no respect for anyone and never has. Thinks the world revolves around him and everything is about getting his way because his mommy and daddy always let him get his way. If you’re wrestling on the ground with police officers that means you have no respect for police officers. Mommy and daddy are probably telling him the mean cops were just out to get him. Kid will never change.

From someone who was at hockey game they both mentioned were drunk neither has any respect for other people or authority. Both think they are better than everyone else and I’m sure everyone knows the latter mentioned has had issues with drinking just by his BS while camping at tracks in the past. When mommy and daddy have money this is how kids end up. It’s sad to see 2 good drivers practically throwing their careers down the tubes just to try and be cool. Hopefully they wake up some day before it’s too late.

Wow no need to go to court , we already have a conviction

Where’s DOUG ? you always have something to say, I’m surprised you haven’t wrote a short story yet. Come on what do say!!

Elect, The actual written rule from the rulebook is in the text of this article. Nowhere does it say you must report a conviction to NASCAR. It quite specifically says you must report any arrest to NASCAR. It’s actually not a really complicated rule. If you happen to get arrested you must report that arrest to NASCAR. In this case the individual involved chose not to follow what is in the rulebook and was penalized for that.

I have never read the small print on my NASCAR license form

Those Bessette’s have got issues

Kopcik mom on Facebook saying her kid didn’t do anything wrong and everything is made up. Because who doesn’t wrestle with 3 or 4 cops at a hockey game every now and then for fun? What’s wrong with these people?

I went to the arena and a hockey game broke out!

Birds of a feather flock together!

Kopcik is a smug, snot-nosed punk who thinks he’s a tough thug. Good look idiot. Fighting with cops? Should make all race tracks think twice about having him there. If your temper is bad enough you’ll fight cops you probably shouldn’t be driving a race car. He’s a danger to everyone at the track.

Time to file a FOIA request for the police body cam footage and the arena surveillance video if its public. While Danbury has lots of recent troubles with auditors, this footage would likely be released without incident.

well, this is disappointing. These guys are giving hockey my offseason favorite a bad reputation. Does Stafford have any penalties for the drivers associated with this incident? Is Kopcik even allowed to race at Stafford currently. I can’t keep up with all the shenanigans and associated penalties.

Who knew when the Danbury Trashers folded the racers would continue the fights..

All I know is there are a lot of people I know support the January 6th people who suddenly love cops again. Selective outrage anyone?

What the freak? I see bathwater drinking hasn’t gone out of style here on RacedayCT.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2024 Schedule

NASCAR officials have announced the 16-race schedule for the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

For the third consecutive year, the Tour will open at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida during NASCAR’s Speedweeks, racing under the lights on Saturday, February 10. The season will conclude at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, which will host the Whelen Modified Tour’s season finale on Saturday, October 26.

“We have seen over the past two seasons how exciting it has been for our fans and competitors to open at New Smyrna and finish at Martinsville,” said Jimmy Wilson, Senior Director, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. “The mix of tracks on the schedule pays tribute to the Tour’s roots and sets up a competitive season from start to finish, demonstrated by how once again this year our fans are going to see the Whelen Modified Tour title decided at the finale.”

Other tour stops include Richmond Raceway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which return to the schedule as companion events alongside the NASCAR national series race weekends. North Wilkesboro Speedway will return in 2024, with a race date on Saturday, October 5. Other popular tour stops include a trio of races at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Connecticut, and a pair of races at Riverhead Raceway in New York.

To learn more about the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, see the full announcement here .  

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NASCAR, NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCE 2023 GRASSROOTS RACING COVERAGE ON CNBC

All Races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and 15-of-19 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Races to Air Tape-Delayed on CNBC

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2023) – NASCAR and NBC Sports announced today broadcast coverage for the 2023 slate of grassroots races on CNBC, including events in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

CNBC will air tape-delayed coverage of every race from the ARCA Menards Series East and West – except those that are combined events.

CNBC will also broadcast tape-delayed coverage of 15-of-19 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races. The four races not on CNBC can be seen live, exclusively on FloRacing .

In total, CNBC will air tape-delayed coverage of 30 NASCAR grassroots races.

All televised coverage on CNBC will stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

All races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West (when not combined with ARCA Menards Series events), and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will air live on FloRacing.

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The season kicked off with the New Smyrna Visitors Bureau 200 at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 11. CNBC begins its grassroots coverage with a tape-delayed broadcast of the event on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. ET.

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Watch: When Whelen Modified Champion Rick Fuller Called the New Hampshire 100 Race Start From Inside the Racecar

T here have been a lot of crazy on-track moments in NASCAR history, but few are as unbelievable as what former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Rick Fuller did at the New Hampshire 100. The veteran was one of the most distinguished drivers in the history of NASCAR’s Modified Racing, with 20 wins to his name.

Fuller was one of the few people who made their Whelen Modified Tour debut in the inaugural race of the competition, all the way back in 1985. Almost 40 years later, the racing veteran is considered to be a legend of the competition, but not just for his achievements or race craft.

Rick Fuller commentates his own move before taking the lead at New Hampshire

Rick Fuller was the 1993 champion of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, just a year after his brother Jeff Fuller won the title. It’s safe to say that they were two incredible years in the Fuller household. His record in the competition speaks for itself as he earned 20 race wins, 145 top fives, and 231 top 10s in 439 career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour starts.

One of his greatest on-track moments was when he called a race from inside his car. The best part was the NASCAR legend took the lead of the event as he was calling the action going around him. He spoke about his move to the lead with a lot of enthusiasm, as expected.

The commentating duties were handed over to the former motorsports athlete by Mike Joy. Driving the blue #8 car in the New Hampshire 100, the former Whelen Modified Tour champion took a sarcastic dig at Joy before proceeding to call the action. He was definitely in a good mood that day. “Well it‘d sure be a heck of a lot easier from where you’re sitting buddy,” he said.

The incident was fondly recalled by Mike Joy, who tweeted that it was a highlight of both his and Fuller’s career. The veteran commentator also said that his commentary partner at the time, Buddy Baker, also had a field day listening to one of the most hilarious yet epic moments in motorsports going down in front of his eyes.

Rick Fuller retired from NASCAR Modified Racing in 2008, bringing an end to a legendary career that was laden with wins and titles.

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Whelen Tour legend credits NASCAR for a humbling experience

Weekly series action gave Rick Fuller his first taste of competitive racing. But it did not take him long to add a few feathers to his hat. In 1980 and 1982, he won the Late Model championships at Thompson and Westboro Speedways. Later, Fuller switched to the Modified division, where he won the 1985 Thompson track championship. As per motorsport.com, Fuller admitted that winning was a lot easier until he made his debut in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

“Early on in my career, winning really wasn’t that big of an effort. It wasn’t uncommon in the first few years that I started out racing for me to win 30 or 40 feature events. Once I moved solely into the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, it was a humbling experience. To win just one or two races a year was huge. To actually win the championship was a monster accomplishment,” he had said.

Rick Fuller, today, is considered to be an underrated legend who had a penchant for motor racing commentary. Where does the 1993 Whelen Tour champion rank in your books? 

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