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IMSA: IndyCar driver Kirkwood Completes Vasser Sullivan GTD Lineup for Rolex 24

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Vasser Sullivan Racing announced today that Andretti Autosport IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood will drive the SealMaster liveried No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 at the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Kirkwood completes the Vasser Sullivan GTD driver lineup for the January 28-29 race at Daytona International Speedway. He will co-drive with Aaron Telitz, Frankie Montecalvo and Parker Thompson.

Quotes:

Vasser Sullivan Team Principals Jimmy Vasser and James ‘Sulli’ Sullivan:
“Kyle played a huge role in two of our 2022 IMSA wins, and the time is right to give him an opportunity to help lead the No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus to a Rolex 24 victory. We’ve been laser focused on building a roster that’s a favorite to win it, and with an all-star line-up, we’re ready for it.”

Kyle Kirkwood:
“I’m super happy to be back with Vasser Sullivan for my third Rolex 24 at Daytona in the Lexus RC F GT3. Driving with the No. 12 car group will be a ton of fun. I’ve known all three drivers for a long time and with the addition of Parker Thompson, we’ll be a true powerhouse. Vasser Sullivan and Lexus always prepare race winning cars, and coming off our win in the No. 14 car at Petit Le Mans last year, it will give the team momentum going into the first race of the 2023 season, which is also the biggest race of the year.”

The announcement of Kirkwood follows previous announcements that Telitz and Montecalvo will be the full-time drivers of the No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 entry in the GTD class with Thompson joining them for the four endurance events. The team has also announced that Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat will co-drive the No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 in GTD PRO. Additional endurance driver announcements for the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona will be forthcoming.

The Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 entries return to the track in the Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 20-22 to prepare for the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona.