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Ben Barnicoat Highlights Vasser Sullivan’s Winning Strategy for 12 Hours of Sebring GTD Pro Defense

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 10, 2025
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Ben Barnicoat Highlights Vasser Sullivan’s Winning Strategy for 12 Hours of Sebring GTD Pro Defense

Jan 26, 2025; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 of Frankie Montecalvo, Parker Thompson, Jack Hawksworth, and Kyle Kirkwood (12) races during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Vasser Sullivan’s meticulous racing strategy was recently commended by the British racing driver, Ben Barnicoat, in anticipation of the team’s defense of their GTD Pro class victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring. The 28-year-old driver emphasized the team’s focus on maintaining a clear vision of their goals during the intense endurance race.

Barnicoat, during a pre-event conference call with Motorsport Week and other media outlets, highlighted the significant challenges of such a lengthy race. He stressed the importance of not getting entangled in the heat of the moment and keeping one’s attention on the essential aspects of the race.

He drew attention to the team’s previous experience in the 24-hour Daytona race, which they managed to cut in half successfully. Barnicoat lauded his team’s ability to stay focused on their objectives, specifically citing last year’s race where they overcame a drive-through penalty and a setback after the first round of pit stops. He pointed out how the team’s ability to avoid overreacting and making mistakes when faced with adversity was a significant factor in their success.

The British driver also applauded the team’s engineer, Jeff Ficklin, for his uncanny ability to predict the team’s need during the race, likening him to someone peering into a crystal ball.

Vasser Sullivan will be defending their title with the #14 Lexus competing in the GTD Pro category and the #12 Lexus in GTD. This comes after their victorious maiden 12 Hours of Sebring last year, which saw them emerge as the reigning winners in the GTD Pro category.

Barnicoat, along with co-drivers Jack Hawksworth and Kyle Kirkwood, converted a strong qualifying performance into a win. They managed to outrun Risi Competizione, the first-time winners of the 24 Hours of Daytona in GTD Pro last year, with a robust strategy that saw them regain the lead.

The upcoming Sebring 12 Hours will see Aaron Telitz joining the #14 Lexus team, with Barnicoat and Kirkwood, as they face off against 10 other GTD Pro competitors.

Vasser Sullivan, having won the 2023 GTD Pro championship title and secured a fifth-place finish in the 2024 standings, is looking to bounce back from their 11th position at the 24 Hours of Daytona held on 25-26 January. With 56 entries for the 12 Hours of Sebring, all eyes are on this team as they prepare for an exhilarating race.

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