CCRA Racer Spotlight

Tabitha Draughon · 03-31-2022, 10:05 AM

CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association Racer Spotlight

Mr. Dennis Pope of Kinston, NC is this week's racer spotlight. Dennis is 61 years of age & has been racing for 48 years. He pilots a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro powered by a John & David West Racing Engines 305. Dennis' most memorable win was just a few short months ago when he claimed victory in the NHRA Southeast Division 2 National Open race at Rockingham in October 2021. Unlike most racers, Dennis' accomplishments has nothing to do with his racing career but instead being a successful automotive business owner along side his brother & son & being the father of two wonderful/successful children. His two kids have given him the best gifts ever, his grandchildren which he talks about constantly & is always willing to pull his phone out & show off their pictures! ❤️�� He gives "Special Thanks" to John & David West, deceased Buddy Shephard, Richard James, & Donnie Lucas.

Dennis & his business, Pope Automotive, have been supporters of the CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association for many years now & we hope that we can continue to maintain that over the years to come. Dennis surprised us all at our little get together earlier this year when he shared some very shocking (but great) news with all of his fellow CCRA racers. Him & his girlfriend, Janine, will soon be planning a wedding! Yes y'all Dennis put a �� on it & it's pretty massive (be sure to check it out)! We are trying to encourage them to have a race track wedding but not sure if we'll win there. Dennis is an all around great guy, always willing to jump in & help a fellow racer. Be sure to stop & say hey to him at the track next time you see him. He will be at Farmington Dragway this weekend! See y'all there!!!

03-31-2022, 10:05 AM	#5
Tabitha Draughon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 528 Likes: 134 Liked 838 Times in 291 Posts	Re: CCRA Racer Spotlight CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association Racer Spotlight Mr. Dennis Pope of Kinston, NC is this week's racer spotlight. Dennis is 61 years of age & has been racing for 48 years. He pilots a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro powered by a John & David West Racing Engines 305. Dennis' most memorable win was just a few short months ago when he claimed victory in the NHRA Southeast Division 2 National Open race at Rockingham in October 2021. Unlike most racers, Dennis' accomplishments has nothing to do with his racing career but instead being a successful automotive business owner along side his brother & son & being the father of two wonderful/successful children. His two kids have given him the best gifts ever, his grandchildren which he talks about constantly & is always willing to pull his phone out & show off their pictures! ❤️�� He gives "Special Thanks" to John & David West, deceased Buddy Shephard, Richard James, & Donnie Lucas. Dennis & his business, Pope Automotive, have been supporters of the CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association for many years now & we hope that we can continue to maintain that over the years to come. Dennis surprised us all at our little get together earlier this year when he shared some very shocking (but great) news with all of his fellow CCRA racers. Him & his girlfriend, Janine, will soon be planning a wedding! Yes y'all Dennis put a �� on it & it's pretty massive (be sure to check it out)! We are trying to encourage them to have a race track wedding but not sure if we'll win there. Dennis is an all around great guy, always willing to jump in & help a fellow racer. Be sure to stop & say hey to him at the track next time you see him. He will be at Farmington Dragway this weekend! See y'all there!!! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Tabitha Draughon; 03-31-2022 at 10:26 AM.