Name: Gary W. Cooper

Nickname: Coop

Place of birth: Milford, NE

Date of birth: March 4, 1946

Education: High School Graduate with technical education in Plumbing and Heating

Family: Wife–Donna, two children and two grandchildren

Age when started racing: 55

Type of racing: Oval Dirt Track

Type of car: IMCA Modified

Sponsor(s): See souvenir card or webpage

Fastest speed: 85–95 mph    

Awards: Certificate of Appreciation from MADD, Presidents Volunteer Service Award

Records: Finished 2nd in points at JMS 2005, 3rd in 2006

Best racing experience: 2nd place finish in track championship points at JMS

Worst rading incident: 2004 Crash at Eagle Raceway which almost destroyed the car

Toughest track: Eagle Raceway

Missed opportunities because of racing: Time with family

Regrets: None

Burning Ambition: To continue to educate youth

Important Qualities to Succeed in Life: Honesty, Integrity, Dependability

Favorite music: Country and Light Rock

Dislikes: Alcohol consumption and second hand smoke at sporting events

Hobbies: Work on cars, farming, spending time with grandchildren

Favorite food:New York Strip

Favorite fruit: Blueberries

Favorite Vegetable: Beets

Favorite Movie: Glory

Favorite actor/actress: Gary Cooper/Jessica Lange

Dream car: My dream came true in May 2007–Shelby GT–500

People who influenced you most: My parents

Dreaded weekly chore: Snow removal in winter months

Community involvement: Past member of City Council, Planning and Zoning, Member of MADD Nebraska, Milford Methodist Church, fundraisers for Midget Football, Highschool Volleyball, Southeast Community College 50th Anniversary Scholarship Fund

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