Race Recap GT3-Espresso Cup
Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans
Wed, Feb 4, 2026Round 7
Merriam Charges Through Field at Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans: From P7 to Victory Lane
Race at a Glance
Field Size
17
Laps
4
Avg Lap Time
3:57.860
Lead Changes
2
Clean Runners
2
Lead Lap Finishers
12
Margin
+3.176s
Winner Spotlight
Ryan Merriam
P1 Finish
Race Story
Ryan Merriam captured the victory at Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans in ///OGRL Old Guy Racing League GT3-Espresso Cup action, besting a competitive field of 17 cars to take the checkered flag from P7.
After starting in the 7 position, Ryan Merriam methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Jeremy Cheney finished in the runner-up spot, trailing Ryan Merriam by +3.176s. Brent Cook2 rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Brian Dudkowski, who gained 7 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The tight competition saw 12 of 17 cars finish on the lead lap, a testament to the quality of the field.
With the win, Ryan Merriam adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Brian Dudkowski14
▲ +7Bradley Tidwell89
▲ +7Ryan Merriam1
▲ +6Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | 1 | Ryan Merriam | 0x | 44 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | Jeremy Cheney | 2x | 39 |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | 66 | Brent Cook | 4x | 38 |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | 17 | Alan Purser | 5x | 37 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 43 | John Gardner Sr | 15x | 36 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | Pernell Hanelt | 27x | 35 |
| 7 | 14 | +7 | 14 | Brian Dudkowski | 5x | 34 |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | 89 | Bradley Tidwell | 14x | 33 |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | 16 | Mitchell Williams | 36x | 32 |
| 10 | 16 | +6 | 29 | Bradley Lovings | 29x | 31 |
| 11 | 1 | -10 | 6 | Hays Boughan | 12x | 32 |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | 9 | Jonathan Williams | 1x | 29 |
| 13 | 4 | -9 | 31 | Scott Carlson | 13x | 28 |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | 18 | Thomas Guy | 3x | 27 |
| 15 | 5 | -10 | 22 | Will F Bailey | 5x | 26 |
| 16 | 13 | -3 | 067 | David Stoops | 3x | 25 |
| 17 | 17 | 0 | 5 | Rick Sanchez | 0x | — |