Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing Announce the 2025 Lineup

January 22nd, 2025 by

Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing have revealed their driver lineups for the SealMaster-liveried No. 12 and No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 entries in the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.

In the GTD PRO class, Ben Barnicoat and Aaron Telitz will return as full-time drivers for the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3. Meanwhile, Jack Hawksworth and rising star Parker Thompson will compete full-time in the GTD category with the No. 12 Lexus.

For the 2025 IMSA Michelin Endurance Championship, INDYCAR driver Kyle Kirkwood joins the No. 14 team in GTD PRO, while Frankie Montecalvo takes on endurance duties for the No. 12 team. Lexus veteran Townsend Bell will return for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, teaming with Barnicoat, Telitz, and Kirkwood in GTD PRO. Notably, Kirkwood will also race the No. 12 car at Daytona, becoming the first Lexus driver to compete in both categories during the prestigious event.

Driver Highlights

  • Ben Barnicoat: Entering his fourth season with Lexus, Barnicoat boasts seven wins, 19 podiums, and the 2023 GTD PRO championship.
  • Aaron Telitz: Returning full-time, Telitz has five victories, 15 podiums, and the 2020 GTD Sprint Cup title.
  • Jack Hawksworth: A nine-season Lexus veteran, Hawksworth has 11 wins and 27 podiums, including the 2023 GTD PRO title.
  • Parker Thompson: In his second full-time season, Thompson earned three pole positions and a victory at Long Beach in 2023.
  • Kyle Kirkwood: A seasoned endurance driver, Kirkwood has three IMSA victories, including the 12 Hours of Sebring.
  • Townsend Bell: Returning for the Rolex 24, Bell is a former GTD champion and experienced endurance racer.
  • Frankie Montecalvo: With seven seasons at Lexus, Montecalvo has 14 podiums and five poles, adding depth to the endurance lineup.

The Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3s will hit the track at the Roar Before the Rolex 24 on January 17-19, 2025, ahead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 25-26.

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