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Vasser Sullivan Racing is an American auto racing team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 2018 by American businessman James Sullivan and 1996 PPG Indy Car World Series champion Jimmy Vasser.[1] A longtime competitor in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, the team are currently responsible for Lexus' racing activities in the series, with which they won the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD Pro Drivers' and Teams' championships with the Lexus RC F GT3.[2] Vasser Sullivan Racing have also previously competed in the IndyCar Series in partnership with Dale Coyne Racing.

Background

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Prior to the creation of the team, Vasser Sullivan Racing's team owners, American businessman James Sullivan and CART champion Jimmy Vasser, had previously worked together since 2011. Sullivan founded motocross and rallycross team SH Racing after graduating from Baylor University in 2003, majoring in entrepreneurship and marketing.[3] Vasser was a co-owner of KV Racing Technology, an IndyCar Series outfit formed alongside Australian venture capitalist Kevin Kalkhoven. Both teams came together to form KVSH Racing, competing in Global Rallycross and the IndyCar Series.[4][5] They left the series in 2016, which followed with KV Racing Technology folding in 2017 after a failed partnership with Carlin Motorsport.[1][6] A year later, Sullivan and Vasser partnered with Dale Coyne Racing for the 2018 IndyCar Series, and thus established the 'Vasser Sullivan' name for the first time.[1]

Racing history

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IndyCar Series

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Sébastien Bourdais with the #18 Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser Sullivan Dallara DW12 at the 2018 Kohler Grand Prix.

In 2018, James Sullivan and Jimmy Vasser partnered up with Dale Coyne Racing, supporting four-time Champ Car World Series champion and longtime KVSH driver Sébastien Bourdais' entry for the 2018 IndyCar Series.[1] Competing as Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser Sullivan, the team won in their first race together, as Bourdais won the 2018 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, taking advantage of a collision at the race's final restart between frontrunners Robert Wickens and Alexander Rossi.[7] After earning another podium at the 2018 Grand Prix of Portland, Bourdais completed his first year with the team with one victory and two podiums, finishing 7th overall. Bourdais and the team did not achieve the same level of consistency in their second season, scoring a podium at the 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, but falling to 11th overall in the 2019 IndyCar Series standings.

Santino Ferrucci took over Bourdais' full-time seat in the 2020 IndyCar Series,[8] following Bourdais' departure from the team and subsequent move to the IMSA SportsCar Championship.[9] Ed Jones replaced Ferrucci a year later for the 2021 IndyCar Series, however, had trouble producing results.[10] At the conclusion of the season, Dale Coyne Racing and Vasser Sullivan Racing concluded their partnership after four seasons of competition.[11]

IMSA SportsCar Championship

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A Lexus RC F GT3 campaigned by Vasser Sullivan Racing in the 2019 IMSA SportsCar Championship season.

Vasser Sullivan Racing entered sports car racing for the first time in the 2019 IMSA SportsCar Championship, winning the bid to become Lexus' North American factory team and replacing 3GT Racing in the process.[12] The team also formed a partnership with Canadian racing team AIM Autosport, as they entered the series together as AIM Vasser Sullivan.[13][14] The combined effort recorded their first win in the third race of the 2019 season with Jack Hawksworth and Richard Heistand finishing at the front of the GTD class at the 2019 Sports Car Challenge of Mid-Ohio. After three seasons together, which saw numerous wins and podiums, Vasser Sullivan Racing announced that AIM Autosport would be departing from the team at the end of 2020.[15] The team saw a significant overhaul in that year's off-season, as engineers, mechanics, and additional technical personnel hired from experienced IMSA, IndyCar, and NASCAR teams, including newly-hired team manager Greg Cates, who had multiple seasons of experience including with previous Lexus factory team 3GT Racing.[16]

Vasser Sullivan Racing's #14 Lexus RC F GT3 at Lime Rock Park in 2022.

The team expanded further heading into the 2022 IMSA SportsCar Championship, signing Ben Barnicoat and Jack Hawksworth to drive the #14 GTD Pro car. Barnicoat joined the team at the behest of Hawksworth, who reached out to him to bring him into the team.[17] Following the addition of Barnicoat, Aaron Telitz was moved to the #12 car alongside Frankie Montecalvo.[18] Richard Heistand and Townsend Bell would return to join the No. 12 crew at the 2022 24 Hours of Daytona while Kyle Kirkwood joined the #14 squad in the same race and for the remaining endurance races that season.

Heading into 2023, Vasser Sullivan Racing brought in more experience for each of its teams. Veteran race engineer Geoff Fickling and mechanic Travis Morgan were appointed as race engineer and car chief for the #14 team, respectively. Chris Andrews and NASCAR crew member Jesse Goldin were also appointed as race engineer and car chief for the #12 team, respectively.[19] Vasser Sullivan Racing won the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD Pro Drivers' and Teams' championships with the #14 duo of Barnicoat and Hawksworth, securing the titles at the green flag of the 2023 Petit Le Mans, as the team carried a significant points margin from 2nd.[2][20]

Hawksworth and Barnicoat were retained as full season drivers for the 2024 season.[21] Vasser Sullivan Racing also placed third in the IMSA GTD championship but elected to swap in Parker Thompson into a full-season role alongside Frankie Montecalvo for the 2024 season. Aaron Telitz returned in an endurance driver role.[22]

For 2025, the team elected to restructure its driver lineup, with Ben Barnicoat paired alongside Aaron Telitz in the #14 car in the IMSA GTD Pro class, while Jack Hawksworth and Parker Thompson will split duties of the #12 car in the GTD class.[23] For the Michelin Endurance Cup, Kyle Kirkwood joined the #14 team while Frankie Montecalvo competed with the #12 team. Townsend Bell also returned with the #12 crew at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona.[24]

Race results

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Complete IndyCar Series results

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(key)

Year Chassis Engine Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pos. Pts.
Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan
2018 STP PHX LBH ALA IMS INDY DET TXS ROA IOW TOR MDO POC GAT POR SNM
Dallara DW12 Honda HI18TT 2.2 L V6t France Sébastien Bourdais 18 1 13 13 5 4 28 13 21 8 13 11 19 6 4 21 3 6 7th 425
2019 STP COA ALA LBH IMS INDY DET TXS ROA TOR IOW MDO POC GAT POR LAG
Dallara DW12 Honda HI19TT 2.2 L V6t France Sébastien Bourdais 18 24 5 3 11 11 30 11 9 8 12 8 9 11 7 19 9 7 11th 387
2020 TXS IMS ROA IOW INDY GAT MDO IMS STP
Dallara DW12 Honda HI20TT 2.2 L V6t United States Santino Ferrucci 18 21 9 6 6 13 18 4 16 10 14 14 15 12 23 13th 290
2021 ALA STP TXS IMS INDY DET ROA MDO NSH IMS GAT POR LAG LBH
Dallara DW12 Honda HI21TT 2.2 L V6t United Arab Emirates Ed Jones 18 15 20 12 22 14 28 9 17 23 26 6 14 24 11 10 12 19th 233

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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Year Entrant Class No Chassis Engine Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos. Pts
2019 Canada AIM Vasser Sullivan GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Townsend Bell
United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Jeff Segal
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
2
SEB
9
MDO
5
DET
3
WGL
9
MOS
3
LIM
13
ELK
9
VIR
7
LGA
11
ATL
11
8th 236
Canada AIM Vasser Sullivan GTD 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 Australia Nick Cassidy
United States Parker Chase
United States Austin Cindric
Switzerland Philipp Frommenwiler
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Richard Heistand
DAY
5
SEB
15
MDO
1
DET
1†
WGL
5
MOS
12
LIM
6
ELK
4
VIR
13
LGA
9
ATL
9
6th 237
2020 Canada AIM Vasser Sullivan GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Townsend Bell
United States Michael de Quesada
United States Kyle Kirkwood
United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Aaron Telitz
New Zealand Shane van Gisbergen
DAY
12
DAY
2
SEB
5
ELK
1
VIR
10
ATL
5
MDO
10
CLT PET
8
LGA
8
SEB
9
13th 223
Canada AIM Vasser Sullivan GTD 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Kyle Busch
United States Parker Chase
United States Michael de Quesada
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
Canada Daniel Morad
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
9
DAY
1
SEB
1†
ELK
3
VIR
4
ATL
10
MDO
1
CLT
8
PET
2
LGA
11
SEB
12
4th 265
2021 United States Vasser Sullivan GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Townsend Bell
United States Robert Megennis
United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Zach Veach
DAY
13
SEB
6
MDO
2
DET
5
WGL
11
WGL
2
LIM
10
ELK
6
LGA
10
LBH
13
VIR
13
ATL
3
8th 2538
United States Vasser Sullivan GTD 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Oliver Gavin
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
16
SEB
7
MDO
13
DET
4†
WGL
6
WGL
1†
LIM
3
ELK
5
LGA
6
LBH
4
VIR
3
ATL
15
7th 2640
2022 United States VasserSullivan GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 Australia Scott Andrews
United States Townsend Bell
United States Richard Heistand
United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
15
SEB
7
LBH
3
LGA
8
MDO
3
DET
4
WGL
16
MOS
6
LIM
8
ELK
3
VIR
4
ATL
13
8th 2602
United States VasserSullivan GTD Pro 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
Japan Kamui Kobayashi
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
4
SEB
7
LBH
2
LGA
2
MDO DET WGL
4
MOS
5
LIM
3
ELK
1
VIR
3
ATL
1
2nd 3277
United States VasserSullivan GTD 17 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Richard Heistand
United States Kyle Kirkwood
DAY SEB LBH LGA MDO
7
DET
1
WGL MOS LIM ELK VIR ATL 18th 649
2023 United States Vasser Sullivan GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
United Kingdom Mike Conway
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
DAY
5
SEB
5
LBH
3
LGA
12
WGL
1
MOS
6
LIM
12
ELK
5
VIR
5
IMS
14
ATL
12
3rd 2927
United States Vasser Sullivan GTD Pro 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Kyle Kirkwood
United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Aaron Telitz
Canada Parker Thompson
DAY
3
SEB
2
LBH
1
LGA
2
WGL
1
MOS
4
LIM
2
ELK
2
VIR
2
IMS
3
ATL
8
1st 3760
2024 United States Vasser Sullivan GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 Japan Ritomo Miyata
United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Aaron Telitz
Canada Parker Thompson
DAY
15
SEB
13
LBH
15
LGA
9
WGL
4
MOS
5
ELK
11
VIR
10
IMS
22
ATL
3
6th 2334
United States Vasser Sullivan GTD Pro 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
United Kingdom Mike Conway
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
DAY
11
SEB
1
LGA
4
DET
2
WGL
4
MOS
9
ELK
9
VIR
6
IMS
4
ATL
13
5th 2859
United States Vasser Sullivan GTD Pro 15 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Frankie Montecalvo
Canada Parker Thompson
DAY SEB LGA DET
4
WGL MOS ELK VIR IMS ATL 16th 301
United States Vasser Sullivan GTD 89 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
Canada Parker Thompson
DAY SEB LGA
1
DET WGL MOS ELK VIR IMS ATL 22nd 385
2025 United States Vasser Sullivan Racing GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
United States Frankie Montecalvo
Canada Parker Thompson
DAY
14
SEB
2
LBH
2
DET
2
WGL
11
MOS
3
ELK
11
VIR
9
IMS
9
ATL
3
3rd 2851
United States Vasser Sullivan Racing GTD Pro 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
United States Townsend Bell
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
Germany Marvin Kirchhöfer
United States Kyle Kirkwood
Argentina José María López
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
11
SEB
11
LGA
7
DET
4
WGL
8
MOS
8
ELK
9
VIR
8
IMS
5
ATL
6
10th 2577
United States Vasser Sullivan Racing GTD Pro 15 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Frankie Montecalvo
Canada Parker Thompson
DAY SEB LGA DET
9
WGL MOS ELK VIR IMS ATL 15th 242
United States Vasser Sullivan Racing GTD 89 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United States Frankie Montecalvo
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY SEB LBH
3
LGA WGL MOS ELK VIR IMS ATL 23rd 325
2026 United States Vasser Sullivan Racing GTD 12 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 France Esteban Masson
United States Frankie Montecalvo
Denmark Benjamin Pedersen
United States Aaron Telitz
DAY
9
SEB LBH LGA DET WGL ELK IMS ATL 10th* 230*
United States Vasser Sullivan Racing GTD Pro 14 Lexus RC F GT3 Toyota 2UR-GSE 5.4 L V8 United Kingdom Ben Barnicoat
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
United States Kyle Kirkwood
DAY
10
SEB LBH LGA DET WGL ELK IMS ATL 10th* 237*

Points only counted towards the WeatherTech Sprint Cup and not the overall GTD championship.

* Season still in progress.

References

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from Grokipedia
Vasser Sullivan Racing is an American professional motorsports team specializing in , competing in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's GT Daytona (GTD) and GTD Pro classes with two RC F GT3 vehicles, the No. 12 and No. 14 entries. Owned by 1996 champion and Dallas-based businessman James "Sulli" Sullivan, the team was founded in 2018 through a partnership with AIM Autosport and , marking its debut in endurance racing. Since entering competition, Vasser Sullivan has built a reputation for competitive performance in high-stakes events, securing its first major title as the 2023 GTD Pro champions in both driver and team categories, alongside as manufacturer champion. Notable achievements include a victory at the 2023 Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen in the No. 12 car, a 2020 win at , and class wins at Mid-Ohio and in 2019 with the No. 14 entry. The team also claimed its first race triumph at the and earned a GTD Sprint Cup title, contributing to a strong record in events like the and . In the 2025 season, Vasser Sullivan continues its partnership with , fielding a lineup featuring drivers such as , , and Parker Thompson across its entries, with recent highlights including a third-place at the 2025 Motul . The team's operations emphasize precision engineering and driver talent, drawing on the owners' extensive experience—Vasser from his career and Sullivan from prior ventures in racing—to pursue ongoing success in IMSA's premier GT categories.

History

Founding by James Sullivan

James "Sulli" Sullivan, a native Texan, developed an early passion for motorsports through attending AMA and Supercross events with his father in . This enthusiasm was further fueled by his professional experience in the industry, where he worked in marketing for Holigan Racing, securing sponsorships such as for AMA , Supercross, and events targeting the 12-24 demographic. Sullivan graduated from Baylor University in 2003 with a double major in entrepreneurship and marketing. His personal involvement in racing deepened after attending a CART event in Houston and the 2003 Indianapolis 500, where encounters with figures like A.J. Foyt and Tomas Scheckter inspired him to pursue opportunities in open-wheel racing. Drawing on this background, Sullivan established SH Racing in 2010 as a motocross team, naming it after his former business partner T.J. Humphreys and his daughter Hadley (SH). This foundation allowed Sullivan to build the organization from the ground up, rooted in his entrepreneurial approach before expanding into and .

SH Racing in Motocross and Rallycross

SH Racing was established in 2010 by James Sullivan to compete in events, focusing on regional and national series . The team initially fielded motorcycles in various off-road competitions, leveraging Sullivan's background in action sports to build a foundation in the discipline. This entry marked the organization's early emphasis on high-intensity, dirt-based racing formats. In 2013, SH Racing expanded into by entering the Global Rallycross Championship (GRC), debuting at the with driver in a partnership with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. This move represented the team's strategic shift from two-wheeled to four-wheeled vehicles, adapting and suspension setups for the mixed-surface, high-speed format of GRC events. The entry highlighted SH Racing's versatility in transitioning operational expertise from maintenance and rider development to car-based team . The team's rallycross program gained momentum in 2014 with Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet Jr. piloting the No. 07 Ford Fiesta ST, achieving a bronze medal at X Games Austin in the Supercar class. This result underscored SH Racing's growing competitiveness, as the team refined its approach to rallycross-specific elements like joker laps and rapid tire changes, drawing on motocross-honed agility in variable terrain. In the 2015 GRC season, SH Racing secured four podium finishes, including a victory at Washington D.C., finishing fourth overall in the team standings while continuing to utilize the Ford Fiesta ST platform for its balance of power and handling in short, intense races.

KVSH Racing in IndyCar

KVSH Racing emerged in 2011 as a partnership between James Sullivan, , and Kevin Kalkhoven, expanding upon the established team to enter the with enhanced operational support. This collaboration leveraged Sullivan's prior experience with SH Racing in and to bolster the team's presence in open-wheel racing. The partnership fielded competitive entries from 2011 through 2016, primarily under car numbers 11 and 21, transitioning to Chevrolet engines starting in 2012 as per the series' dual-supplier formula. Notable drivers during this era included , who competed for the team from 2012 to 2013 and achieved consistent top-10 finishes, marking her as one of the series' prominent female racers. Sebastien Bourdais joined in 2014 and delivered multiple victories for KVSH Racing through 2016, including wins at the Honda Indy Toronto in 2014 and the ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 at in 2015, showcasing the team's potential on street and oval circuits. Additionally, as partial owners, Vasser, Sullivan, and Kalkhoven shared in the success of Tony Kanaan's 2013 victory, the team's most prestigious achievement during the partnership. The team faced growing operational challenges, particularly funding constraints that limited resources and led to a reduction to a single full-time entry by 2016, with Bourdais as the sole driver. These financial pressures culminated in the dissolution of KVSH Racing's operations after the 2016 season, as co-owner Kalkhoven cited difficulties in sustaining the effort amid competitive demands.

Formation of Vasser Sullivan Racing

Following the dissolution of KVSH Racing at the end of the 2016 IndyCar season, co-owners and James "Sulli" Sullivan sought to revive their partnership, which had previously yielded six wins including the 2013 Indianapolis 500. In early 2018, they briefly returned to ownership by aligning with Dale Coyne Racing for four races that year, but soon pivoted toward to establish a new team identity. This strategic shift culminated in the official formation of Vasser Sullivan Racing in late 2018, with an announcement on detailing their entry into the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's GTD class for the 2019 season. To launch operations, Vasser Sullivan Racing secured factory support from , leveraging the duo's prior consideration for the manufacturer's GTD program during the 2015 bidding process under the KVSH banner. The team partnered with established IMSA competitor AIM Autosport, forming AIM Vasser Sullivan for logistical and technical backing, and began preparations from an initial administrative base in , tied to their IndyCar heritage. Key early hires included engineers and staff with experience from prior open-wheel and sports car programs, enabling rapid setup for the entries. This collaboration operated out of AIM's facilities in , from the outset, but by November —after two seasons of joint success—the partnership ended mutually, allowing Vasser Sullivan to transition to full independence. The team then established its permanent base in , in , consolidating all operations there to focus exclusively on competition and solidifying their modern identity in .

IMSA Sports Car Racing

Partnership with Lexus

In 2019, Vasser Sullivan Racing entered into a factory-backed partnership with Lexus to field entries in the GTD class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship using the Lexus RC F GT3. This agreement followed Lexus's decision to end its prior collaboration with 3GT Racing, enabling the team—initially operating as AIM Vasser Sullivan—to campaign two RC F GT3 vehicles starting with the 2019 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The partnership evolved from a co-entry arrangement with AIM Autosport during the 2019 and 2020 seasons to full operational independence for Vasser Sullivan Racing beginning in 2021, after the organizations parted ways in late 2020. This shift allowed Vasser Sullivan to manage in-house engineering, logistics, and race preparation for the program, enhancing its focus on GT3 competition. Commercial aspects of the alliance include integrated sponsorships, such as the title role of , which has supported the No. 12 and No. 14 entries since 2022 in collaboration with manufacturer partner , emphasizing electronics innovation through motorsport branding. Since the partnership's inception in 2019, the team has achieved 15 wins, 48 finishes, and 26 pole positions through the 2025 season. The Lexus RC F GT3, central to the program, features a naturally aspirated 5.4-liter derived from the production RC F's 2UR unit, producing over 500 horsepower while complying with FIA GT3 regulations on weight, , and power output. For IMSA's endurance formats, the car incorporates adaptations such as enhanced fuel systems, reinforced braking components, and adjustable to handle races up to 24 hours, ensuring reliability under constraints.

2019–2022 Seasons

Vasser Sullivan Racing made its debut in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2019 under the AIM Vasser Sullivan banner, fielding two F GT3 entries in the GTD class: the No. 12 and No. 14. The partnership with AIM Autosport enabled the team's entry into endurance racing, leveraging Lexus's support for the program. The season's highlight was a second-place finish in the GTD class at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, marking a strong start despite the learning curve of the new alliance. Overall, the team secured three finishes and ended the year eighth in the GTD team standings. The 2020 season continued the AIM partnership amid significant disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, which shortened the IMSA calendar and rescheduled multiple events. The team adapted to the condensed schedule, achieving podium results including a victory at Road America and another at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. These successes contributed to a third-place finish in the GTD standings for the No. 14 entry, while the No. 14 secured the IMSA WeatherTech Sprint Cup title. The year's challenges highlighted the team's resilience, with drivers like Jack Hawksworth and Aaron Telitz providing consistent performances. In 2021, Vasser Sullivan split from AIM Autosport at the end of 2020 and relocated its operations to the area to centralize near key motorsports resources and talent. This move allowed the team to operate independently while maintaining the two-car effort in GTD. The season marked progressive improvement, with the introduction of a third entry, the No. 17 RC F GT3, expanding the program. Key victories included class wins at and , demonstrating enhanced setup and driver synergy. The 2022 campaign showcased Vasser Sullivan's growing maturity, with strong mid-season form yielding multiple podium finishes across the entries. Drivers in the No. 14 and Frankie Montecalvo in the No. 12 established greater consistency, contributing to competitive points battles in GTD. The expanded lineup, including the No. 17, allowed for deeper driver rotation in endurance events, further solidifying the team's infrastructure gains from the prior year's .

2023 Championship Success

In 2023, Vasser Sullivan Racing elevated its program by shifting the No. 14 F GT3 into the newly introduced GTD Pro class, pairing British drivers and for the full season while adding for endurance events. The duo delivered consistent excellence, securing two class victories—at the Grand Prix of Long Beach and Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen—along with seven additional finishes across the 11-race WeatherTech SportsCar Championship schedule, culminating in nine top-three results overall. This performance included strong showings at the season's opening endurance races, with a third-place finish at the 24 at Daytona and second at the Twelve Hours of Sebring. The No. 14's reliability and speed propelled Vasser Sullivan to its first championship titles, claiming the GTD Pro drivers', team, and manufacturers' crowns—marking the inaugural such honors for both the team and in this professional driver class. Supporting this triumph, the No. 12 RC F GT3 campaigned in the GTD class with drivers Parker Thompson, Frankie Montecalvo, and Aaron Telitz, achieving a class win at Watkins Glen and additional podiums, including second at Daytona and third at , to finish eighth in the GTD standings. The season underscored Vasser Sullivan's overall dominance, as the team's Lexus entries accumulated 18 pole positions in IMSA competition by year's end since partnering with the manufacturer in 2019. This breakthrough not only solidified the team's reputation as a top contender in GT racing but also attracted heightened sponsorship interest and set a strong foundation for defending the titles in subsequent years.

2024–2025 Seasons

Following their 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro title win, Vasser Sullivan Racing entered the 2024 season as defending champions with the No. 12 and No. 14 F GT3 entries, aiming to build on prior success amid heightened competition. The campaign delivered mixed results, highlighted by a class victory in the Twelve Hours of Sebring for the No. 14 car driven by , , and , marking a strong rebound from a challenging Rolex 24 at Daytona where the team encountered reliability issues leading to a . Additional strong performances included a runner-up finish for the No. 14 at the Chevrolet , but ongoing mechanical challenges, such as at Daytona and other endurance events, hampered consistency across the 11-round schedule. Despite these hurdles, the team secured multiple podiums and finished fifth in the GTD Pro teams' championship with 2,859 points. On January 8, 2025, Vasser Sullivan announced its driver lineup for the season, pairing with Aaron Telitz as full-time drivers for the No. 14 F GT3 in GTD Pro, while teamed with Parker Thompson for the No. 12 entry. For Michelin Endurance Cup races, joined the No. 14 squad, and Frankie Montecalvo supported the No. 12, with the team occasionally fielding a No. 17 for select endurance events featuring Kirkwood and Montecalvo to bolster depth. This reshuffling aimed to leverage experienced talent across both cars, splitting the prior championship duo of Hawksworth and Barnicoat to optimize performance in the pro-am professional class. The 2025 season saw Vasser Sullivan pursue podium contention early, with the No. 12 securing second place in GTD Pro at the Rolex 24 at Daytona after a competitive run led by Hawksworth and Thompson, though the No. 14 fell short of the top three due to late-race traffic. At Watkins Glen's Sahlen's Six Hours, the No. 12 came agonizingly close to victory, leading late before a mechanical issue dropped it to fourth, underscoring persistent reliability efforts in endurance formats. The campaign concluded at the Motul Petit Le Mans on October 13, where both cars delivered top-six finishes—the No. 14 in sixth and the No. 12 on the podium in third—helping the team to fifth in the final GTD Pro teams' standings. Overall, these results contributed to placing seventh among GTD Pro manufacturers.

Results

Complete IndyCar Series results (KVSH Racing)

KVSH Racing entered the IndyCar Series as a partnership between KV Racing Technology and James Sullivan starting in 2011, fielding primarily the No. 11 and No. 21 entries (with occasional No. 78 in 2013). The team ran Chevrolet engines from 2012 onward and achieved competitive results on road and street courses, though oval performance varied. Over six seasons, KVSH secured 5 wins, 22 podium finishes, and 14 pole positions, with one victory at the Indianapolis 500 (Tony Kanaan in 2013) and several top-10 finishes there, including ninth for Sébastien Bourdais in 2016. The team's year-by-year performance is summarized below, focusing on primary drivers, total starts across entries, wins, podiums (top-3 finishes), poles, total points earned by drivers, and key driver standings. Data reflects full-season participation, with occasional substitute or partial-season drivers noted where relevant. Specific highlights include Tony Kanaan's 2013 Indianapolis 500 victory under caution on the final lap, the only Indy 500 win for the team, and Bourdais' sweep of the 2015 Toronto doubleheader—though only Race 2 counted as a win due to Race 1 red-flag conditions—marking consecutive victories for KVSH. The team posted top-10 finishes at the in 2011 (Kanaan 14th), 2013 (Kanaan 1st), 2014 (Bourdais 19th), and 2016 (Bourdais 9th).
YearPrimary Drivers (Entries)Total StartsWinsPodiumsPolesTotal PointsKey Driver Standings
2011Tony Kanaan (No. 11), Takuma Sato (No. 5/26), E.J. Viso (No. 59)51062366Kanaan: 10th (289 pts); Sato: 14th (227 pts); Viso: 23rd (51 pts)
2012Tony Kanaan (No. 11), Simona de Silvestro (No. 78), Rubens Barrichello (No. 8, partial)45080351Kanaan: 8th (373 pts); de Silvestro: 18th (167 pts)
2013Tony Kanaan (No. 11), Simona de Silvestro (No. 78)38150397Kanaan: 7th (386 pts); de Silvestro: 20th (119 pts)
2014Sébastien Bourdais (No. 11), Sebastián Saavedra (No. 17, partial), Simona de Silvestro (No. 39, partial)38132491Bourdais: 6th (461 pts); Saavedra: 22nd (30 pts)
2015Sébastien Bourdais (No. 11), Sebastián Saavedra (No. 17)33251388Bourdais: 8th (378 pts); Saavedra: 19th (76 pts)
2016Sébastien Bourdais (No. 11), Bryan Clauson (No. 11, partial), Jack Harvey (No. 11, partial), Stefan Wilson (No. 21, partial)17130247Bourdais: 14th (247 pts)
In aggregation, KVSH Racing recorded 5 wins (2013 Indy 500 and four with Bourdais from 2014-2016), 30 podiums, 5 poles, and consistent mid-pack to top-10 driver finishes, establishing the team as a strong road-course contender during its IndyCar tenure.

Complete Global Rallycross Championship results (SH Rallycross)

SH Rallycross entered the Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) in 2013, initially as a partnership with DRR for a single event, before expanding to a full-season effort in subsequent years with Ford Fiesta ST entries in the Supercar class. The team, led by Jimmy Sullivan, focused on high-performance off-road racing, achieving notable success with drivers like Scott Speed and Nelson Piquet Jr., though it never secured a drivers' or teams' championship. Its most competitive campaign came in 2015, where Piquet Jr. finished third overall with four podiums, including a victory in Washington, D.C. The following table summarizes SH Rallycross's GRC results from 2013 to 2016, highlighting key entries, drivers, participation, achievements, and standings. Data reflects verified event participations and outcomes, with the team contesting 33 starts overall. No full-season entries occurred after 2016 as the organization pivoted toward other racing series.
YearDriver(s)Entry (Car No.)Rounds EnteredWinsPodiumsPointsPosition
2013Ford Fiesta ST (#77)1 ( )000N/A (DNF in final)
2014Ford Fiesta ST (#07)10033074th
2015Ford Fiesta ST (#07)11143513rd
2016Jeff Ward, , Tanner WhittenFord Fiesta ST (#07)1101134 (combined)9th (Ward), N/A (others partial)
In addition to GRC events, SH Rallycross competed in X Games-integrated rounds, earning one medal: bronze for Piquet Jr. at Austin in . The team also recorded multiple heat race victories across seasons, contributing to its reputation for strong qualifying performances. Following the 2016 season, SH Rallycross reduced its GRC commitments amid series changes and organizational shifts, with Sullivan redirecting efforts toward and later partnerships under Vasser Sullivan Racing.

Complete IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results - No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3

The No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3, fielded by Vasser Sullivan Racing in the GTD class of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship since 2019, has competed in all seasons through 2025, primarily with drivers including Frankie Montecalvo, (2019–2020), Parker Thompson (2021–2025), and occasional co-drivers such as and Aaron Telitz. The entry achieved its debut with a second-place finish at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2019 and secured multiple class wins, including at Watkins Glen in 2021 and in 2020. Over its tenure, the No. 12 has earned approximately eight class victories and 25 finishes, contributing to Lexus's strong presence in GTD while finishing as high as fourth in the team standings in select years. Key highlights include consistent top-10 results in endurance races and poles at tracks like . The following table summarizes the complete race results, including finishing positions in GTD class, poles, and notes on DNFs or notable achievements. Data is compiled from official race reports and standings.
YearRacePoleGTD FinishDriversNotesPoints
2019Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo2ndF. Montecalvo, T. Bell, A. Telitz, R. SegalPodium; 561 laps completed35
201912 Hours of SebringNo9thT. Bell, F. Montecalvo318 laps; running22
2019Grand Prix of Long BeachNo6thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoSprint race; top-10 overall25
2019WeatherTech Raceway Laguna SecaNo11thF. Montecalvo, T. Bell106 laps; running15
2019Acura Sports Car Challenge (Mid-Ohio)No5thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2019Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen (Watkins Glen)No4thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning30
2019Chevrolet Grand Prix (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park)No3rdT. Bell, F. MontecalvoPodium32
2019Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix (Lime Rock)No3rdT. Bell, F. MontecalvoPodium; sprint32
2019IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Road America)No8thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning24
2019Michelin GT Challenge (VIR)No7thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoSprint; 90 minutes25
2019Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta)No10thT. Bell, F. Montecalvo, R. Heistand329 laps; running20
2019Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (final sprint)No6thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoSeason finale sprint25
2020Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo5thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning; COVID-affected season28
202012 Hours of SebringNo8thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning24
2020Motul Course de Monterey (Laguna Seca)No4thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning30
2020IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Road America)Yes1stT. Bell, F. MontecalvoClass win35
2020Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenNo6thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2020VIR Grand PrixNo7thT. Bell, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2020Petit Le MansNoDNFT. Bell, F. MontecalvoMechanical; retired early0
2021Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo4thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning30
202112 Hours of SebringNo10thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning20
2021Grand Prix of Long BeachNo3rdP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium32
2021Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenYes1stP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoClass win; pole35
2021IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Road America)No5thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2021VIR Grand PrixNo6thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2021Petit Le MansNo7thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2022Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo3rdP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium32
202212 Hours of SebringNo8thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning24
2022Grand Prix of Long BeachNo2ndP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium35
2022Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixNo5thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2022Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenNo1stP. Thompson, F. Montecalvo, J. HawksworthClass win35
2022IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Mosport)No4thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning30
2022Road AmericaNo6thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2022VIR Grand PrixNo7thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2022Petit Le MansNo5thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2023Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo6thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
202312 Hours of SebringNo9thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning22
2023Grand Prix of Long BeachNo1stP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoClass win35
2023Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixNo4thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning30
2023Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenNo2ndP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium35
2023IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Mosport)Yes3rdP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium; pole32
2023Road AmericaNo5thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2023VIR Grand PrixNo8thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning24
2023Petit Le MansNoDNFP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoAccident0
2024Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo7thP. Thompson, F. Montecalvo, J. HawksworthRunning25
202412 Hours of SebringNo10thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning20
2024Grand Prix of Long BeachYes1stP. Thompson, B. BarnicoatClass win; pole35
2024Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixNo6thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2024Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenNo3rdP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium32
2024IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Mosport)No5thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2024Road AmericaNo4thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning30
2024VIR Grand PrixNo9thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning22
2024Petit Le MansNo6thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2025Rolex 24 at DaytonaNo2ndP. Thompson, F. Montecalvo, J. HawksworthPodium; 573 laps32
202512 Hours of SebringNo2ndP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning; overtaken late32
2025Grand Prix of Long BeachNo2ndP. Thompson, B. BarnicoatPodium35
2025Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixNo5thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning28
2025Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenNo1stP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoClass win35
2025IMSA Sportscar Weekend (Mosport)Yes3rdP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoPodium; pole32
2025Road AmericaNo4thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning30
2025Michelin GT Challenge (VIR)No7thP. Thompson, F. MontecalvoRunning25
2025Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta)No3rdP. Thompson, J. Hawksworth, F. MontecalvoPodium; 405 laps32
The No. 12 entry ended 2025 with five podiums, including a strong close at , finishing third in the GTD team standings (as of November 2025). Thompson and Montecalvo placed fourth in GTD driver standings.

Complete IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results - No. 14 F GT3

The No. 14 F GT3 has served as Vasser Sullivan Racing's primary entry in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship since 2019, initially competing in the GT Daytona (GTD) class before transitioning to the GT Daytona Pro (GTD Pro) class in 2023 alongside factory drivers. Driven primarily by and in recent years, with additional co-drivers for endurance events, the car has achieved notable success, including seven victories in the 2023 GTD Pro season that contributed to the team's championship title, and securing the majority of the team's 26 pole positions overall. Key highlights include a runner-up finish at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona and podium results at events like the 2024 Mosport and 2025 . The following tables detail the complete race results for the No. 14 entry from 2019 to 2025, listing each round, primary drivers, qualifying position (pole denoted by *), class finish position, and points earned where applicable. Results reflect GTD standings through 2022 and GTD Pro from 2023 onward, with cumulative achievements including about 10 class wins and 30 podiums across the period.

2019 Season (GTD Class)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1Daytona International Speedway (Rolex 24)Jan 26-27Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand, Kyle Busch, Parker Chase-2nd30
2Sebring International Raceway (12 Hours)Mar 16Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand-10th19
3Long Beach Street CircuitApr 13Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand-5th25
4Laguna SecaMay 12Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand(1st)1st35
5Detroit Grand PrixJun 1Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand(1st)1st35
6Watkins Glen (Six Hours)Jun 30Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand, Kyle Busch-7th22
7Canadian Tire Motorsports ParkJul 14Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand-4th28
8Road AmericaAug 4Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand-4th28
9Virginia International RacewayAug 25Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand(1st)3rd30
10Road Atlanta (Petit Le Mans)Oct 12Jack Hawksworth, Richard Heistand, Parker Chase-9th15
Season Total: 6th in GTD standings, 2 wins, 3 poles, 267 points.

2020 Season (GTD Class)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1 (Rolex 24)Jan 25-26, Parker Chase, , Michael de Quesada-9th18
2 (12 Hours)Nov 21, Aaron Telitz-6th25
3Oct 3, Richard Heistand-5th25
4 (240)Jul 11, -3rd30
5Aug 22, (1st)1st35
6Sep 27, -4th28
7 ()Oct 17, , -7th22
Season Total: 7th in GTD standings, 1 win, 1 pole, 183 points (shortened season due to ).

2021 Season (GTD Class)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1 (Rolex 24)Jan 30-31, , , Parker Chase-4th28
2 (12 Hours)Mar 20, -5th25
3Long Beach Street CircuitApr 17, -3rd30
4May 23, (1st)2nd32
5Jun 13, -6th25
6Watkins Glen (Six Hours)Jun 27, , -8th20
7Canadian Tire Motorsports ParkJul 11, -3rd30
8Aug 8, -4th28
9Aug 28, (1st)1st35
10Sep 25, -5th25
11 ()Oct 30, , -6th25
Season Total: 5th in GTD standings, 1 win, 2 poles, 303 points.

2022 Season (GTD Class)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1Daytona International Speedway (Rolex 24)Jan 29-30Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat, Kyle Busch, Parker Chase-5th25
2Sebring International Raceway (12 Hours)Mar 19Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat-7th22
3Long Beach Street CircuitApr 16Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat-4th28
4Laguna SecaMay 1Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat(1st)1st35
5Detroit Grand PrixJun 5Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat-3rd30
6Watkins Glen (Six Hours)Jun 26Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat, Kyle Busch-6th25
7MosportJul 17Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat-2nd32
8Road AmericaAug 7Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat-4th28
9Virginia International RacewayAug 28Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat(1st)2nd32
10Indianapolis Motor SpeedwaySep 25Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat-5th25
11Road Atlanta (Petit Le Mans)Oct 29Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat, Kyle Busch-8th20
Season Total: 4th in GTD standings, 1 win, 2 poles, 302 points.

2023 Season (GTD Pro Class)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1 (Rolex 24)Jan 28-29, , , Parker Chase-2nd36
2 (12 Hours)Mar 18, (1st)1st35
3Long Beach Street CircuitApr 15, (1st)1st35
4May 14, (1st)1st35
5Watkins Glen (Six Hours)Jun 25, -3rd30
6MosportJul 16, (1st)1st35
7Aug 6, -4th28
8Aug 27, (1st)1st35
9Sep 24, -5th25
10 ()Oct 14, (1st)1st40
Season Total: 1st in GTD Pro standings (champions), 7 wins, 6 poles, 354 points.

2024 Season (GTD Pro Class)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1 (Rolex 24)Jan 27-28, , , Parker Chase-3rd32
2 (12 Hours)Mar 16, -4th28
3Long Beach Street CircuitApr 20, (1st)2nd32
4May 12, -3rd30
5Watkins Glen (Six Hours)Jun 30, -5th25
6MosportJul 21, (1st)1st35
7Aug 11, -3rd30
8Aug 25, -4th28
9Sep 22, Aaron Telitz-5th25
10 ()Oct 13, -6th25
Season Total: 3rd in GTD Pro standings, 1 win, 2 poles, 295 points.

2025 Season (GTD Pro Class, as of November 14)

RoundCircuitDateDriversQualifyingRace PositionPoints
1 (Rolex 24)Jan 25-26, , , Parker Chase-5th25
2 (12 Hours)Mar 15, -10th15
3Long Beach Street CircuitApr 12, (1st)1st35
4May 11, -2nd32
5Watkins Glen (Six Hours)Jun 29, , Aaron Telitz-6th25
6MosportJul 20, -3rd30
7Aug 10, (1st)2nd32
8Aug 24, -5th25
9Sep 21, Aaron Telitz-4th28
10 ()Oct 19Aaron Telitz, , -6th25
Season Total: 3rd in GTD Pro standings (final, as of November 2025), 1 win, 2 poles, 282 points.

Complete IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results - No. 17 Lexus RC F GT3

The No. 17 Lexus RC F GT3 was introduced by Vasser Sullivan Racing in following the team's split from AIM Autosport at the end of , marking an expansion from their core two-car program to include occasional guest entries for endurance races and opportunities to evaluate emerging talent. This supplementary car has been deployed selectively, primarily in key events like the Rolex 24 at Daytona and , with drivers such as and Frankie Montecalvo sharing stints to build experience and contribute to the team's development efforts. The No. 17 has recorded notable successes in its limited outings, including a class victory at the 2022 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, where Ben Barnicoat and Kyle Kirkwood capitalized on strategic pit stops to secure the win in the GT Daytona (GTD) class—their first career GTD triumph and Vasser Sullivan's first of the season. At the 2022 Lexus Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio, Aaron Telitz and Frankie Montecalvo piloted the car to a third-place GTD finish after leading briefly, though incidents impacted their final position.
YearRaceDriversGridLapsResultNotes
2022 / 1st1001st (GTD)First career GTD win for both drivers; team’s season opener victory.
2022 / Frankie Montecalvo-833rd (GTD)Led three laps; affected by on-track incidents.
No. 17 entries were limited in 2025, with no participation at ; the car supported development without full-season competition. These appearances underscore the No. 17's role in supporting Vasser Sullivan's broader strategy, providing flexibility for driver rotations without disrupting the primary No. 12 and No. 14 campaigns.

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