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Lexus suffers early crash, late fire in ill-fated Daytona 24 Hours
The No. 14 Vasser Sullivan RC F started from the front row in both GTD classes and took the lead of the Pro class with Ben Barnicoat driving. However, an LMP2 car spun in front of Mike Conway, causing significant damage to the car and requiring extensive repairs. Despite rejoining the race, the car had to retire in Hour 16 due to overheating issues. The No. 12 Vasser Sullivan RC F was on track for a podium finish in the pro-am class, but it burst into flames in the final hour due to a suspected plenum issue. The team expressed disappointment but praised their teammates and crew for their efforts throughout the race.
