  The recent IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race provided a thrilling finish, with Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat leading 83 laps behind the wheel of the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3. Building on the team's impressive performance, the No. 12 Lexus earned a commendable fourth-place result during the intense endurance competition. While victory is a common achievement for Lexus, a triumphant performance like this remains something to celebrate.
No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Takes the Top Spot
Securing pole position plays a crucial role in motorsport success, and Hawksworth established momentum early by capturing his landmark 17th IMSA career pole position. He maintained a strong position inside the top three before passing driver responsibilities to Barnicoat, who climbed to second place before taking over the lead. Hawksworth returned to the cockpit for the closing stint to secure the win.
In long-distance endurance events, execution during pit stops is essential to adjust performance and maintain forward momentum. Executing their final pit stop with only 54 minutes remaining in the race, Hawksworth put together a brilliant final stint to lock down the victory. This exceptional outing marked the 19th IMSA win for the Lexus RC F GT3 platform and the 17th victory for the Vasser Sullivan race team.
The winning duo shared their thoughts following the race.
Jack Hawksworth stated:
"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 commented:
"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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