Vasser Sullivan Racing’s 10th‑season Lexus RC F GT3 has solidified a championship‑level campaign by insisting on internal growth and flawless pit‑game, overturning early‑season setbacks with minute‑by‑minute precision.
Pit‑Lane Mastery Turns Races Around
At Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, a short‑fill stop driven by Geoff Fickling and Dwight Brown transformed a competitive gain into a lead. The crew’s new procedure, built on exhaustive video reviews and on‑the‑spot feedback from Travis Morgan—promoted to crew chief—meant every stop beat rival times.
Guy Cates, a pit‑stop champion who once aided Jimmy Vasser at the 2003 Indianapolis 500, spearheaded the overhaul. His deep‑dive analysis sessions pair footage with round‑table talks that invite drivers and support staff alike.
People‑First Leadership Drives Results
Travis Morgan’s shift from car chief to crew chief has revealed a management style built on delegation. “I must step back and let mechanics lead,” he told Motorsport.com, citing his experience across NHRA, Ferrari Challenge, SRO, LMP2, and LMP3.
Adam Berberich, now car chief, credits exhaustive documentation and real‑time communication for keeping teams aligned. His background spans Indy Car, CART and NOSG regimes, feeding the team’s knowledge bank.
Engineers Behind the Numbers
Race engineer Geoff Fickling, whose partnership with Jack Hawksworth began during a 2012 Star Mazda run, brings Indy Lights title experience to the #14 Lexus. Matt Beckman on the #12 occupies a similar position, having helped manage simulation teams at Joe Gibbs Racing and support Jimmy Vasser at PKV Racing.
List of Technical “Ordinary” Wins
Every small adjustment has counted: tire technician Richard Boyles altered a placement to shave milliseconds; front changer Saul Perez Hernandez tweaked timing for smoother package changes. These crew‑initiated tweaks, combined with hard data, enabled a win that would have fallen away without microscopic gains.
Looking Ahead, the Lexus GT3 Remains Competitive
Although the decade‑old Lexus RC F GT3 approaches its final runs in top flight, Vasser Sullivan Racing remains intent on securing victories through internal talent, open communication, and execution of the ordinary—now practiced at an extraordinary level.
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