Memo Gidley Won Race 2 at Barber Motorsports Park
Memo Gidley secured victory in the SRO3 class following a strategic pass in Birmingham.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Motorsports
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Memo Gidley piloted his No. 56 Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVOII to a win in Race 2 at Barber Motorsports Park. This victory comes fresh off Gidley clinching the SRO3 championship during the first race of the weekend.
Why it matters
The race victory underscores Gidley's dominance in the series after locking up the season title. His ability to navigate traffic effectively late in the race proved decisive in holding off competitors for the win.
Gidley secured the lead by navigating around slower traffic with 18 minutes remaining in the race. Tony Davis placed second in a Ferrari 296 GT3, while Scott Blind took third in a Porsche.
The players
Memo Gidley
Memo Gidley is a professional race car driver who recently secured the SRO3 championship.
Tony Davis
Tony Davis is a competitive driver who finished second in the race driving a Ferrari 296 GT3.
Scott Blind
Scott Blind is a race car driver who finished the SRO3 class race in third place.
David Lecko
David Lecko is a driver who won the Cup class at Barber Motorsports Park in a Ginetta GTP8.
Zachry Lee
Zachry Lee is a driver who won the GT4 class race piloting a Ford Mustang GT4.
The details
Gidley made his move for the lead while managing slower traffic on the track. In the final lap, Scott Blind maneuvered past Tony Davis to claim second place.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: Memo Gidley won Race 2 at Barber Motorsports Park.
October 9-11, 2026: The GT America season finale is scheduled for Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Gidley's standing as the champion heading into the final stretch of the season. Following the Birmingham event, the series shifts focus to the season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to close out the year.
Memo Gidley enters the final round of the schedule as the confirmed SRO3 class champion. The result confirms the current points leadership entering the season-ending events.
The takeaway
Gidley's success highlights the importance of traffic management in closed-cockpit racing. Consistent performance across the weekend allowed him to secure the title before the final event of the year.
What happens next
The GT America series field will return for a season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from October 9-11, 2026. Additionally, David Lecko plans to move into the Pirelli GT4 America series for the 2027 season.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of the season, visit our Motorsports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RACER.
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