Gidley Sweeps GT World Challenge at Sonoma

Sausalito driver on track for another title after dominant weekend performance.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:15pm

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold brushstrokes in neon shades of red, orange, and yellow, capturing the speed and motion of a race car navigating a winding track.Memo Gidley's dominant weekend at Sonoma Raceway puts him on track for another GT World Challenge America title.Sausalito Today

Memo Gidley, a native of Sausalito, California, swept both the Saturday and Sunday races during the recent GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS event held March 27-29 at Sonoma Raceway.

Why it matters

Gidley's dominant performance at Sonoma puts him in prime position to capture another GT World Challenge America title, further cementing his status as one of the top sports car racing drivers in the region.

The details

Gidley, driving for a top team, led from start to finish in both the Saturday and Sunday races at Sonoma Raceway, showcasing his skill and the strength of his race car. This sweep comes after a successful 2025 season where Gidley won the overall GT World Challenge America championship.

  • The GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS event took place March 27-29, 2026 at Sonoma Raceway.
  • Gidley swept both the Saturday and Sunday races during the event.

The players

Memo Gidley

A native of Sausalito, California, Gidley is one of the top sports car racing drivers in the region and the defending GT World Challenge America champion.

Sonoma Raceway

The iconic Northern California race track located in the heart of Sonoma wine country, which hosted the recent GT World Challenge America event.

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What’s next

Gidley will look to continue his strong start to the 2026 season and clinch another GT World Challenge America title at the next race event.

The takeaway

Memo Gidley's dominant performance at Sonoma Raceway solidifies his status as one of the premier sports car racing talents in the region and puts him on track for another championship season.