Race Recap GT3-Espresso Cup
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Wed, Dec 10, 2025Round 14
Merriam Takes the Checkered Flag at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Race at a Glance
Field Size
16
Laps
9
Avg Lap Time
2:14.863
Lead Changes
1
Clean Runners
3
Lead Lap Finishers
13
Margin
+4.019s
Winner Spotlight
Ryan Merriam
P1 Finish
Race Story
Ryan Merriam captured the victory at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in ///OGRL Old Guy Racing League GT3-Espresso Cup action, besting a competitive field of 16 cars to take the checkered flag from P3.
After starting in the 3 position, Ryan Merriam methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Brent Cook2 finished in the runner-up spot, trailing Ryan Merriam by +4.019s. Alex Claudio rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Thomas Guy, who gained 7 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The tight competition saw 13 of 16 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
Thomas Guy12
▲ +7Mark Osier2
▲ +5Ryan Merriam13
▲ +2Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 | Ryan Merriam | 4x | 45 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 66 | Brent Cook | 1x | 40 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 20 | Alex Claudio | 7x | 38 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Alan Purser | 2x | 37 |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 137 | Heath Olinger | 0x | 36 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 89 | Bradley Tidwell | 14x | 35 |
| 7 | 12 | +5 | 2 | Mark Osier | 10x | 34 |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | 12 | Thomas Guy | 13x | 33 |
| 9 | 11 | +2 | 69 | Cameron Rizley | 6x | 32 |
| 10 | 5 | -5 | 27 | Dustin Dias | 9x | 31 |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | 43 | John Gardner Sr | 8x | 30 |
| 12 | 9 | -3 | 11 | Pernell Hanelt | 22x | 29 |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | 67 | David Stoops | 11x | 28 |
| 14 | 13 | -1 | 06 | James Hillerich | 6x | 27 |
| 15 | 8 | -7 | 10 | Mark Sherman | 0x | — |
| 16 | 16 | 0 | 5 | Rick Sanchez | 0x | — |