Ben Barnicoat will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2022 with Vasser Sullivan Racing.
Fresh off his separation from McLaren, the 30-year-old will board the Lexus RC F GT3 alongside Jack Hawksworth in this new Stars and Stripes adventure, with Kyle Kirkwood joining them for Endurance Cup races.
“I am very excited to join Lexus Racing USA. Hearing the future plans and ambitions to write important chapters in the history of motorsport that this brand has is truly inspiring,” said Barnicoat.
“After meeting Jimmy and Sulli for the first time and seeing the team in action at Petit Le Mans last month, it was immediately clear that it was what I wanted for my future, and the ideal team to race with at IMSA. The level of professionalism, together with the dedication and desire to win races and championships is incredible, and I can’t ask for more as a driver. “
“I have a lot to learn in my first full season of IMSA, but I have an incredible car and the best team around me to learn and achieve our goals. We will be a force to be reckoned with.”
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Andrew Gilleland, Group Vice President and General Manager of the Lexus Division, added: “Together with Vasser Sullivan and TRD, we are continually finding ways to be competitive and demonstrate Lexus performance. Racing in IMSA has helped build awareness and the consideration of our models among dealers, owners and rivals “.
“We are growing rapidly and everyone at Lexus is thrilled to be racing in IMSA to win. Jack has been integral to the development and success of the RC F GT3 program from day one, and we are thrilled to have a driver of Ben’s caliber who is joins the Lexus family. “
“Teamed up with Kyle for the endurance rounds, our GTD Pro team aligns perfectly with the Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing program. They are young, fast and ready to fight for the top step of the podium all season. have something special and we are excited to go out and try to win our first GT championship together starting from the 24h of Daytona. “
Vasser and Sullivan commented in unison: “We are growing Vasser Sullivan’s Lexus and with this extremely competitive driver lineup is the next step in producing the kind of results we expect. Jack and Kyle have done an exceptional job for us,” constantly finishing on the podium and winning races.
“Ben’s skill and competitiveness in the world of covered wheel cars has proven he’s perfect for us; we’re thrilled to announce him today and get him into Vasser Sullivan.”
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