Racecoin Podcast

Host: Jai Shukla    Guest: Derrike Cope   Q1 — Explain to me a little bit about your journey. How did you go from a driver to now a team manager? It all started when Mike Kohler from StarCom Fiber wanted to sponsor Derrike as a racer. That opportunity led him to eventually managing the entire team!   Q2 — How has the pressure been different in the various roles that you’ve played? The pressure of being a driver is immense, as you’re performing at such a high level and you’re only as good as your last race. It’s a different kind of pressure when you own or manage a team. It comes from a broader perspective of competition, competing as best you can and not settling for mediocrity.   Q3 — Do you feel like you have more or less control as a team manager compared to a driver? As a driver, a lot of things are out of your control. You just drive your heart out and everything else is simply left to be. As a team manager, there are more aspects to manage while at the same time still focusing on the driving side since