Race Recap GT3-Espresso Cup
Suzuka International Racing Course
Tue, Mar 10, 2026Round 12
Smalley2 Charges Through Field at Suzuka International Racing Course: From P8 to Victory Lane
Race at a Glance
Field Size
10
Laps
9
Avg Lap Time
2:19.576
Lead Changes
1
Clean Runners
2
Lead Lap Finishers
5
Margin
+9.354s
Winner Spotlight
Stephen Smalley
P1 Finish
Race Story
Stephen Smalley2 captured the victory at Suzuka International Racing Course in ///OGRL Old Guy Racing League GT3-Espresso Cup action, besting a competitive field of 10 cars to take the checkered flag from P8.
After starting in the 8 position, Stephen Smalley2 methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Heath Olinger finished in the runner-up spot, trailing Stephen Smalley2 by +9.354s. Bradley Tidwell rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Stephen Smalley2, who gained 7 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
With the win, Stephen Smalley2 adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Stephen Smalley5
▲ +7Bradley Tidwell89
▲ +6Mitchell Williams16
▲ +1Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | 5 | Stephen Smalley | 8x | 45 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 137 | Heath Olinger | 3x | 39 |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | 89 | Bradley Tidwell | 5x | 38 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 16 | Mitchell Williams | 7x | 37 |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 117 | Micah Dickerson | 14x | 36 |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 43 | John Gardner Sr | 11x | 35 |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 555 | Chris Slaine | 8x | 34 |
| 8 | 1 | -7 | 27 | Dustin Dias | 1x | 34 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 6 | Charles A Obrien | 0x | — |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 4 | David Ven Roy | 0x | — |