. parkertracing joins the VasserSullivan LexusRacingUSA line-up for the IMSA endurance races
Thompson will co-drive the SealMaster liveried #12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 entry with Aaron Telitz and Frankie Montecalvo in the Rolex 24 at Daytona followed by the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the Sahlen’s Six Hours of Watkins Glen and the Motul Petit Le Mans.
In 2019, Thompson moved to sportscar racing, participating in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge in Canada and the U.S., as well as the Canadian Touring Cup Championship where he was the GTS class champion. In 2021 and ’22, Thompson competed full-time in the IMSA Porsche Carrera Cup North America series, placing third in the championship in his first season and winning the title this year.
“I’m very proud to drive the Lexus brand and represent both them and Vasser Sullivan in 2023… My first impression of the Lexus RC F GT3 after driving it during our recent test is, it’s pretty awesome. It has a lot of horsepower on the bottom end and you’ve got to make sure you watch the rear tires. Vasser and Sullivan commented: “We’ve had a close eye on Parker for two years. After getting to know him, and witnessing his work ethic and accomplishments throughout various ladders series, it’s clear to Vasser Sullivan Lexus, this is a great home for Parker to take the next step in his career.
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