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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #46 Jack Hawksworth
Jack Hawksworth, alongside his teammate Ben Barnicoat, won the GTD Pro title in the IMSA SportsCar Championship while driving for Vasser Sullivan Racing Lexus. They achieved four pole positions and two victories during the season. Despite missing the podium only twice, they faced challenges at Mosport and Petit Le Mans. Alongside their IMSA campaign, Hawksworth had four LMP2 Pro-Am outings in the European Le Mans Series. Despite driving an older car, Hawksworth and Barnicoat performed consistently and achieved success through their partnership and the support of the Lexus team. They were able to win races when the car was competitive and overachieved when it wasn’t. The bond between the drivers, team, and manufacturer, Lexus, was a crucial factor in their success.
