Race Recap GT3-Espresso Cup
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Wed, Mar 4, 2026Round 11
Merriam Charges Through Field at Autodromo Nazionale Monza: From P7 to Victory Lane
Race at a Glance
Field Size
14
Laps
12
Avg Lap Time
1:47.299
Lead Changes
1
Clean Runners
2
Lead Lap Finishers
9
Margin
+9.089s
Winner Spotlight
Ryan Merriam
P1 Finish
Race Story
Ryan Merriam captured the victory at Autodromo Nazionale Monza in ///OGRL Old Guy Racing League GT3-Espresso Cup action, besting a competitive field of 14 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.
Stephen Smalley2 finished in the runner-up spot, trailing Ryan Merriam by +9.089s. Heath Olinger rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Ryan Merriam, who gained 6 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
With the win, Ryan Merriam adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Ryan Merriam1
▲ +6John Gardner Sr43
▲ +6Charles A Obrien8
▲ +3Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | 1 | Ryan Merriam | 6x | 45 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 12 | Stephen Smalley | 10x | 40 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 137 | Heath Olinger | 7x | 38 |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 17 | Alan Purser | 7x | 37 |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | 43 | John Gardner Sr | 3x | 36 |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 6 | Cameron Rizley | 6x | 35 |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | 8 | Charles A Obrien | 4x | 34 |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | 527 | Wesley Smith | 7x | 33 |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 22 | Will F Bailey | 15x | 32 |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | 55 | Curtis J Matthews | 10x | 31 |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | 15 | Jeremy Cheney | 10x | 30 |
| 12 | 5 | -7 | 89 | Bradley Tidwell | 12x | 29 |
| 13 | 13 | 0 | 7 | Rick Sanchez | 0x | — |
| 14 | 14 | 0 | 5 | Charles L Sanchez | 0x | — |