Mouser-Sponsored Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing Team Celebrates a Podium Finish in Final IMSA Race of the Season

October 14, 2024 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, congratulates Parker Thompson, Frankie Montecalvo, Aaron Teliz and the Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing team on their third-place finish for the GTD class in the Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on October 12.

"Congratulations to Parker, Frankie, and Aaron on their podium win at the Petit Le Mans. From the pit to the drivers' seats, the team came together to overcome obstacles and deliver excellent results!" said Todd McAtee, Senior Vice President, Business Development for Mouser Electronics. "This has been an exciting season, and Mouser and Molex are proud to support the Vasser Sullivan Lexus team's first-class program."

The No. 12 Lexus started in the 18th position in the GTD class after a penalty in qualifying sent them to the back of the grid for the start of the 10-hour endurance race. Thompson started the race and worked his way up to 11th place during his stint. Montecalvo jumped in the Lexus for three stints and ran at the front of the GTD field for 33 laps, and Telitz and Thompson closed out the second half of the race. Unfortunately, with just over an hour left, another competitor pushed Telitz off the track forcing him to pit. Undaunted, he fought back and finished third, with the No. 12 RC F GT3 leading 68 total laps by the race's end.

Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat and Kyle Kirkwood ran strong early in the race in the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3. However, an engine issue ended their day early, and they finished 13th in the GTD PRO class.

The Vasser Sullivan Lexus team ends the season with two wins, four podium results and five pole positions. Parker Thompson led the GTD class with three poles this season.

Mouser and valued manufacturer partner Molex co-sponsor the Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing team, seeing the opportunity as an inventive way to communicate its performance-driven business model and promote the newest technologies.

The 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opens with the Roar Before The Rolex on January 17-19 and the Rolex 24 on January 25-26, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. For more information on Mouser's sponsorship of the Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing team and to catch up with the season's news, visit https://www.mouser.com/imsa-racing/.