Mike Cope Racing

P4 on track. Twice.

Thomas Merrill delivered two strong fourth-place finishes at Watkins Glen, showing consistent pace throughout the doubleheader weekend.

Following Race 2, the No. 26 was disqualified during post-race technical inspection. The same car competed in Race 1 without issue, with no changes made to the area in question between races.

While we are disappointed with the outcome and have questions regarding the interpretation and application of the regulation, it does not change what Thomas and this team accomplished on track this weekend.

We’re proud of the performance, the preparation and the effort of everyone behind this program.

Thomas Merrill

A podium. A win on track. And a weekend worth being proud of.

Tom Sheehan delivered an outstanding Watkins Glen weekend, finishing P3 in Pro/Am in Race 1 before racing to the Pro/Am victory in Race 2.

The Race 2 result was later disqualified following post-race technical inspection. The car competed in Race 1 in the same configuration without issue.

While the official result changed, the performance we witnessed did not. Tom drove a race worthy of a victory, and our team is incredibly proud of what he accomplished behind the wheel.

Damon Racing

Race Day 2 at Watkins Glen.

One more opportunity. Time to finish the weekend strong.

Watch Live on Racing America TV. Green flag drops at 11:05am.

https://www.youtube.com/live/mjaJ3We3XHQ?is=jsK6qEtr-un6kIk0

Race 1 complete. Not everything went our way, but the team never stopped working. We will regroup overnight and be ready for another shot tomorrow.

▪️Despite a late race stop and go, Tom Sheehan came back to finish P3 in ProAm.
▪️Thomas Merrill came home P4 overall… so close to a much deserved podium.
▪️Rafa finished 11th, just outside of top 10
▪️Jim Gallaugher found himself in the wall with a little help from behind.

Watch LIVE at 11am tomorrow on Racing America TV.

It’s GO TIME

Race 1 of this doubleheader weekend is about to take the green!

Watch LIVE here 👇🏻
https://www.youtube.com/live/wI2DypEEmNM?is=oERqFo4-_aIFj_EC

Two opportunities await this weekend.

Here’s the starting line up for today’s Race 1 at Watkins Glen:

P10 Thomas Merrill
P15 Rafa Matos
P20 Tom Sheehan
P25 Jim Gallaugher

A lot of speed was left on the table during yesterday’s qualifying run- and today’s rain will be another challenge our drivers will be facing.

One Team. Two Races. One mission.

Tune in LIVE on Racing America TV at 1:20pm to watch all 30 laps of TA2 action!

The work starts long before qualifying ⏱️

Every lap today is about building speed for a demanding doubleheader weekend.

New race weekend. New challenge. Two races. One goal.

Watkins Glen is officially underway.

Mike Cope Racing Banner Drivers:
9 Rafa Matos
16 Jim Gallaugher
26 Thomas Merrill
97 Tom Sheehan

Test Day ☑️
Practice and qualifying 🔜 tomorrow

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Team News 🗞️ Rafa Matos Returns to Competition at Watkins Glen with Mike Cope Racing!

Check out the full story here 👇🏻

https://www.gotransam.com/news/?cid=74147

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