A flagman gave the signal. Escalante engaged the clutch, shifted into first, and began to roll. The date was March 15, 2025—70 years almost to the day when this Gullwing first raced at Sebring.

Despite its dated styling, the 2025 Lexus ES 350 makes an excellent case for the plush, comfortable and coddling luxury sedan — attributes many competitors have abandoned in favor of technology and ...