Race Recap GT3-Espresso Cup
Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle
Tue, Aug 5, 2025Round 4
Sr Takes the Checkered Flag at Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle
Race at a Glance
Field Size
9
Laps
13
Avg Lap Time
1:33.885
Lead Changes
2
Clean Runners
6
Lead Lap Finishers
2
Margin
+5.097s
Winner Spotlight
John Gardner Sr
P1 Finish
Race Story
John Gardner Sr captured the victory at Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle in ///OGRL Old Guy Racing League GT3-Espresso Cup action, besting a competitive field of 9 cars to take the checkered flag from P2.
After starting in the 2 position, John Gardner Sr methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Larry Eaglen finished in the runner-up spot, trailing John Gardner Sr by +5.097s. Heath Olinger rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Larry Eaglen, who gained 4 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
With the win, John Gardner Sr adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Larry Eaglen54
▲ +4John Gardner Sr43
▲ +1Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 43 | John Gardner Sr | 7x | 42 |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | 54 | Larry Eaglen | 14x | 39 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 137 | Heath Olinger | 10x | 42 |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | 06 | James Hillerich | 0x | — |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 27 | Dustin Dias | 0x | — |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 20 | Alex Claudio | 0x | — |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 22 | JT Sawyer | 0x | — |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | Ryan Merriam | 0x | — |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | Preston Hathaway | 0x | — |