Hawksworth and Barnicoat Secure Victory In The No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 At Watkins Glen

The latest IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship delivered an edge-of-your-seat finish, with Ben Barnicoat and Jack Hawksworth commanding 83 laps in the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3. Adding to the team’s success, the No. 12 Lexus brought home a solid fourth-place finish in a grueling endurance battle. Winning is familiar territory for Lexus, but a victory like this is always cause for celebration.

No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Takes the Top Spot

Earning pole position is vital in any race, and Hawksworth set the pace early—capturing a milestone 17th career IMSA pole position. He stayed comfortably in the top three before handing the wheel over to Barnicoat, who worked his way into second before snatching the lead. Hawksworth then took over for the final stint to push for the win.

In endurance racing, pit stops are critical for fine-tuning the car and keeping the momentum going. With the final stop taking place just 54 minutes before the checkered flag, Hawksworth delivered an inspired final drive to seal the victory. It was a standout performance for the Lexus RC F GT3, marking the vehicle’s 19th IMSA victory and the 17th for Vasser Sullivan.

The winning duo shared their thoughts following the race.

Jack Hawksworth said:

“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 added:

“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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