Tony Roper(December 13, 1964 - October 13, 2000) is a former NASCAR driver. Growing up in Missouri, his family was heavily involved in racing. He began racing in the Craftsman Truck Series in 1995, and the Busch Series in 1999, although he never competed in quality equipment. Roper died in 2000 from injuries suffered in an accident involving during Craftsman Truck Series race the day before at Texas Motor Speedway. December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 21st 69,709 mi²; 180,693 km² 240 mi; 385 km 300 mi; 480 km 1. ... NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series logo The Craftsman Truck Series is a popular NASCAR racing series that features modified pickup trucks. ... 1995 (MCMXCV in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... NASCAR Busch Series logo The Busch Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR. It is NASCARs second division (often compared to Triple-A baseball), and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organizations top level, the Nextel... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series logo The Craftsman Truck Series is a popular NASCAR racing series that features modified pickup trucks. ... Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in Justin, Texas, which is within Denton County, Texas. ...