DRIVERS

Jack Hawksworth

A cornerstone of the Lexus GT3 program since its debut in 2017, Jack Hawksworth enters his eighth season with Vasser Sullivan. The 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Series GTD PRO Champion has amassed 11 wins with Vasser Sullivan and Lexus, 12 IMSA victories overall, including the 2024 Twelve Hours of Sebring. He also has 32 podium finishes, 13 pole positions and won the 2020 IMSA Sprint Cup Driver, Team and Manufacturer Championships.

Before joining Lexus, the Bradford, England native captured the 2012 Star Mazda Championship in record-setting fashion with eight wins and four poles. He went on to earn the Tony Renna Rising Star Award during his 2014 IndyCar rookie campaign after winning three Indy Lights races in 2013.

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Ben Barnicoat

Ben Barnicoat enters his fifth season with Vasser Sullivan and Lexus in 2026. He was crowned the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Series in GTD PRO Champion and won the 2024 Twelve Hours of Sebring teamed with Jack Hawksworth and Kyle Kirkwood.

The Chesterfield, England native has recorded seven IMSA victories, including five in GTD PRO and two in GTD competition in as many starts. In addition to his IMSA success, Barnicoat has claimed the 2025 Suzuka 1000km Pro Am victory and won the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hour LMP2 Pro Am class. His career highlights also include the 2022 Asian Le Mans GT3 Championship and the 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Championship.

Instagram: @ben_barnicoat | X: @BenBarnicoat

Kyle Kirkwood

In his seventh season with the team, serving as an endurance driver since 2020, Kyle Kirkwood was a part of the championship-winning lineup in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Series GTD PRO team and celebrated the 2024 Twelve Hours of Sebring victory alongside Hawksworth and Barnicoat.

The Jupiter, Florida native has secured three IMSA wins and two poles while simultaneously building an impressive IndyCar career. Competing in the NNT IndyCar Series with Andretti Autosport, Kirkwood is a five-time race winner with victories at Long Beach (2023 and 2025), Nashville, Detroit and World Wide Technology Raceway. His rise through the ranks included championships in USF 2000 in 2018, USF Pro 2000 in 2019 and Indy Lights in 2021.

Instagram: @Kyle_kirkwood | X: @KKirkwoodRacing

Aaron Telitz

A mainstay of the Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing lineup, Aaron Telitz is in his eighth IMSA season with the organization. His 2020 campaign alongside Jack Hawksworth resulted in the IMSA Sprint Cup Driver, Team and Manufacturer Championships.

The Wisconsin native has collected five IMSA wins, 16 podium finishes and five pole positions. Prior to joining Vasser Sullivan and Lexus, Telitz captured the 2016 Pro Mazda Championship with six victories. He also recorded three Indy Lights wins, 11 podiums and three poles.

Instagram: @aarontelitz | X: @AaronTelitz

Benjamin Pedersen

Benjamin Pedersen begins a new chapter in 2026, joining Vasser Sullivan for his inaugural season with the team. After competing in IMSA’s LMP2 category, highlighted by three top five finishes in 2025, he now transitions into the Lexus GT3 program.

Originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, Pedersen previously competed full-time in the NTT IndyCar Series in 2023, earning Rookie of the Year honors and recognition as the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Race. His development path also includes race wins in Indy NXT, British F3, and US F3 and F4 series.

Instagram: @benjaminpedersenofficial | X: @BPedersenRacing

Frankie Montecalvo

Entering his eighth season with Vasser Sullivan and Lexus Racing, Frankie Montecalvo continues to be a steady presence within the program. He has earned two IMSA victories with the team, Road America in 2020 and Watkins Glen in 2023.

The New Jersey native has tallied 17 podium finishes and five pole positions in IMSA competition contributing significantly to the team’s sustained success in the GT3 ranks.

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