  Motorsport fans were treated to a dramatic finish at the latest IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, where Ben Barnicoat and Jack Hawksworth led 83 laps behind the wheel of the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3. Furthering the squad's impressive day, the No. 12 Lexus entry claimed a hard-fought fourth-place result in a challenging endurance contest. Winning is nothing new for Lexus, but capturing a victory in this fashion is always worthy of celebration.
No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Takes the Top Spot
Starting at the front of the grid is essential in competitive racing, and Hawksworth demonstrated top speed early by securing a career-milestone 17th IMSA pole position. He remained firmly in the top three group before turning the vehicle over to Barnicoat, who drove up to second place and subsequently grabbed the lead. Hawksworth then re-entered the car for the final stint to fight for the win.
In endurance racing, flawless pit stops are crucial to fine-tuning handling and maintaining track momentum. With their final stop occurring just 54 minutes before the race ended, Hawksworth delivered an outstanding performance behind the wheel to lock down the victory. This memorable result showcased the impressive capability of the Lexus RC F GT3, securing its 19th IMSA victory and the 17th victory for Vasser Sullivan.
The winning duo shared their thoughts following the race.
Jack Hawksworth expressed:
"We had an amazing Lexus RC F today. It was fantastic all race long and we had a lot thrown at us throughout the whole race. Sometimes we were back down to fourth and then we would come back to the lead. The Vasser Sullivan team just did an amazing job."
Ben Barnicoat shared:
"Yeah, absolutely. It's been a long time coming. I'm so proud of everyone on this Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing team. We've had a lot of pace and done a lot of great things on this team, it just all hasn't quite clicked. I felt like we could've won on a lot of other opportunities this season, but it just hasn't worked. I felt like it was our day. I'm really proud of everyone on this Vasser Sullivan team and my teammate Jack. We're closing the points gap and we're coming back."
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