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Vasser Sullivan plans to introduce a second Lexus RC F GT3 to their lineup for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round at Long Beach on April 20. The Grand Prix of Long Beach sprint race, which lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes, will exclusively feature GTP and GTD cars, excluding GTD Pro cars from last year’s race. In response, Vasser Sullivan has chosen to field another car, specifically the #89, with a modified driver lineup, similar to their approach in 2021. Currently, the team operates a GTD and a GTD Pro Lexus for the 2024 season, with the #14 Lexus securing a victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring last month. The #12 will be driven by Jack Hawksworth and Frankie Montecalvo, while the #89 will be driven by Ben Barnicoat and Parker Thompson. As regulars in the GTD Pro category and reigning champions, Hawksworth and Barnicoat will compete in the GTD category for the third IMSA round of 2024. Vasser Sullivan Racing Team Principals Jimmy Vasser and James ‘Sulli’ Sullivan expressed their team and Lexus’ excitement for the Long Beach Grand Prix, emphasizing their goal of winning. They believe that pairing Montecalvo and Hawksworth in the No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3, alongside Barnicoat and Thompson in the No. 89 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3, gives them the best chance at achieving victory. Jeff Bal, Senior Manager of Motorsports Lexus Division, expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the streets of Long Beach and the honor of having Vasser Sullivan run a second GTD entry alongside the Vasser Sullivan No. 12 RC F GT3. In honor of the year Lexus entered the U.S. luxury automotive race, the team will use the number 89 alongside the 12 as a nod to their 35 years in the U.S. market. Since 1989, Lexus has built a reputation based on unparalleled quality and reliability, consistently delivering an industry-leading guest experience and shaping the luxury industry. The Lexus philosophy of “No best, only better” is evident in all aspects of their brand, including racing.