Lexus Racing to Join New GTD Pro Class in IMSA Next Season

[krew]

Lexus will join the new IMSA GTD Pro class this upcoming season, which replaces the old GT LeMans category in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship — from Daily SportsCar:

With GTD PRO set to replace the current GT Le Mans (GTLM) class in 2022, both of the WeatherTech Championship GT classes will use the same GT3-based technical specifications.
GTD PRO is targeted for Pro/Pro driver lineups and factory-supported programs with GTD continuing its customer racing focus and Pro/Am driver lineups.

The GTD Pro class is expected to see entries from BMW, Corvette, Lamborghini, and Porsche all competing with Lexus. The first race to feature the new class will be the Rolex 24 Hours at...

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[Jezza819]

Vasser Sullivan have announced their two driver lineup to compete in IMSA's GT Pro category for 2022. Jack Hawksworth will be joined by ex McLaren factory driver Ben Barnicoat. They will be joined by Indy Car driver Kyle Kirkwood for the endurance rounds.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/new...-line-up-for-2022-imsa-gtd-pro-class/6855728/

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

Vasser Sullivan have announced their two driver lineup to compete in IMSA's GT Pro category for 2022. Jack Hawksworth will be joined by ex McLaren factory driver Ben Barnicoat. They will be joined by Indy Car driver Kyle Kirkwood for the endurance rounds.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/new...-line-up-for-2022-imsa-gtd-pro-class/6855728/

Oh sh*t! Ben Barnicoat?! That's a very interesting score.

 

[Smychavo]

I'm really interested to see how this new season will turn out. Seeing those RC F GT3s in the IMSA paddock and out on track over at GPLB was such a treat! I'm sure this new GT Pro class will surely spice things up a little bit before LMDh becomes the big highlight.

 

[mikeavelli]

Yup great news. A lot of excitement with Ben joining.

 

[Jezza819]

Vasser Sullivan has announced their lineup for the IMSA GTD Lexus RC F for 2022. Aaron Telitz & Frankie Montecalvo will be the full time drivers and Richard Heistand will join the lineup for the endurance rounds. The 4th driver for the Rolex 24 Hours will be announced later.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/new...ls-lexus-gtd-driver-line-up-for-2022/6947259/