Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch is set to compete in the 2020 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona with AIM Vasser Sullivan in a GTD class Lexus RC F GT3.
Busch, who drives with Joe Gibbs Racing, is a former NASCAR Cup champion, with a title back in 2015. He is Toyota’s most decorated driver in NASCAR competition with 55 NASCAR Cup wins to his name. Currently, he leads the points standings in the 2019 Cup series with two races remaining.
This will be his first Rolex 24 Hours start. It is not yet confirmed which of AVS’ two Lexus RC Fs he will drive in January’s race.
“I’d like to thank everyone at Lexus Motorsports, AIM Vasser Sullivan and Toyota for this opportunity,” said Kyle Busch.
“To have the chance to run in such an iconic race as the Rolex 24 is certainly something I’ve thought about and wanted to do. My partnership with Toyota and the history we’ve had together has been incredible. I would love to continue that history and maybe get my own Daytona Rolex to add to my trophy collection.”
Jimmy Vasser, the owner of the AVS team is also excited at the prospect of having Busch join the team for the race. Busch adds to a long line of NASCAR drivers that have competed in the Rolex 24 Hours over the years. Most recently, Jeff Gordon won the Rolex 24 Hours back in 2017 as part of Wayne Taylor Racing’s Cadillac DPi team.
“We’re thrilled to have a racer of Kyle’s calibre join AIM Vasser Sullivan to open our 2020 season at the Rolex 24 at Daytona,” said Jimmy Vasser, co-owner of AIM Vasser Sullivan.
“Kyle has proven he can compete and win in many forms of motorsports and we look forward to having him drive the Lexus RC F GT3 at Daytona.”
Prior to the Rolex 24 on January 25-26, Busch will join the team for the Roar Before the Rolex 24 test event on January 3-5.
Featured image courtesy of IMSA
