Vasser Sullivan Shuffles Driver Lineup for 2025 IMSA Campaign
Vasser Sullivan Racing announces significant restructuring for their two-car IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign in 2025.
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Key changes include splitting the successful duo of Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat, who won the 2023 GTD Pro Championship together. Barnicoat will remain in the GTD PRO No.14 Lexus RC F GT3, partnering with Aaron Telitz, who returns to full-time racing. Hawksworth moves to the GTD No.12 Lexus alongside Parker Thompson.
For the Michelin Endurance Cup events, IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood continues his role in the No.14 Lexus, joined by veteran Townsend Bell. Kirkwood will also co-drive the No.12 GTD entry with Hawksworth, Thompson, and Frankie Montecalvo, who transitions to an Endurance Cup role.
The team's 2024 performance included a victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring for the GTD PRO team, while the GTD squad secured a win at Long Beach.
Notable scheduling conflicts exist for Barnicoat, who is also committed to the FIA World Endurance Championship with Akkodis ASP Team. The calendar shows clashes at Monterey/Spa-Francorchamps and Canadian Tire Motorsports Park/Sao Paulo, with his priority program yet to be announced.
Jeff Bal, Lexus Motorsports Senior Manager, emphasizes the team's renewed focus after a challenging 2024 season, while team co-owners Jimmy Vasser and James Sullivan express determination to secure both the championship and a Rolex 24 victory in 2025.
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