Logitech G Pro Invitational Qualifying Series driver Andrew Dyson has highlighted the importance of qualifying as we head to Sandown for the penultimate round of the championship.

Dyson who’s had a stellar season to date, Currently finds himself at the top of the standings after two rounds, a mere 12 points ahead of 9ine 5ive Simsports driver Dylan Rudd.

Impressive race pace has been the story of Dyson’s season so far, finding ways to advance through the field in both races at Phillip Island & Hockenheim. Most recently at Hockenheim, the driver of the DPR racing #41 Mustang found himself outside the top 10 in qualifying, Starting from 13th position. This was no problem for Dyson though, delivering a strategic masterclass along with strong race pace which saw him slice and dice his way through the field to a second consecutive podium and the points lead.

Things seem to be going in the right direction across the pond at DPR Racing, having found a competitive balance between its drivers that only will see the trajectory of this team on the way up.

Speaking with Dyson in preparation for the upcoming round at Sandown, it’s evident the team at DPR Racing have found it beneficial working alongside one another, attempting to unlock the pace we have seen from them in the recent past.

“We've been working together focusing on our 1 lap pace. If we can all qualify well, then the races, and the results we need to make the top 20 in points, will come to us.

With Chris in particular, we're trying to pass on small things that Dylan and myself have picked up through our experience to help him bolster his already capable arsenal. He has great pace and I can only see him improving his game all round”.

When referring to Sandown in general it’s clear Dyson and DPR have their eyes firmly set on perfecting qualifying, the 3.104 kilometre circuit providing a challenge to pass, qualifying well is half the job done.

“Its important to qualify well at Sandown. Passing is tough, and racing in the pack is tight and nose to tail in the slow stuff. I'll need to do a better job in qualifying than I have been so far. From there, I'd expect a high likelihood of safety cars, so making the right strategic calls and staying out of trouble at any restarts will be huge”.

Dyson’s season as a whole personally has been impressive, Although qualifying hasn’t been as strong as he would like, there’s plenty to be happy with. Leading the championship into the final two rounds provides Dyson and DPR with an opportunity to put their mark on the Logitech G Pro Invitational Series well before it begins, And make it known they are here to win. Winning the championship isn’t the priority for Dyson, but it definitely would fire a early warning shot to his competitors.

“There's a whole bunch of guys lining up to be that guy. For me, its not a priority, although if I can keep getting some nice finishes, then maybe I could give it a shake. I think generally I race better than I qualify. For the last two races, I've been able to stay out of the wheel to wheel stuff and focus on keeping it clean as well as pitting out into clear road. Phillip Worley has been a big help in that department for O'Shea and Ireland as well“.

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With the introduction of the new “win and you’re in” format in the 2025 Logitech G Pro Invitational Qualifying Series, getting that chequered flag just became even more important.

Over four races with intense pressure, the chances of making the top 24 has become that much more difficult if you make one mistake.

With the series running the Gen 3 Supercars for the first time at Mosport, the race was always going to have even more interest.

45 of Australia's most competitive drivers took to the grid where, by the end of the night, one would only need to make a one-off appearance.

This honour would go to Trans Tasman Racing driver Emily Jones who used all their experience and racecraft to capitalise on a mixture of speed and strategy to deserve a win and a spot on the grid for the main series that starts in March.

We thought we would talk to Emily about the importance of the win and the expectations that lie ahead.

R: First of all, Emily, congratulations on an outstanding drive, what does this win mean to you?

EJ: Thanks! Was nice to be up the front in the new supercar. It's a really competitive field, so was just happy to have lots of pace considering how many drivers have put effort into the new car.

R: The win gives you an automatic entry to the main series, how much does this take the pressure off knowing you won’t have to race again in the Q series?

EJ: It's definitely a lot of stress gone! Racing is pretty scary. I think I would qualify comfortably without winning Round 1, but you're so scared of someone crashing into you, or accidentally blowing an engine, etc. It's nice to just seal it away.

Jones stalking down Bourke on the last lap of the race

This will be your debut season as a solo driver in the Logitech G Pro Invitational Series, what are your thoughts on the series from what you have seen so far?

It looks like fun. It also looks like carnage tbh. I often watch a bit of the races on Wednesday and it seems all over the place sometimes. There's a lot of rules to be across as well. It seems like you could be 10th or 40th just depending on if things go your way.

And what are your expectations heading into the fourth season of the Pro Series?

Honestly, I'm just planning to have fun. I think it's a bit of a lottery from 20th back, you can get spit out in the top 15 or so, or you could be in the fence. I'm just going to go in with no expectations and have fun racing. I'm hoping to stream it and make it entertaining as well! I might not be fighting for wins, but hopefully it'll be fun.

You have been driving for a long while now, one of the most experienced sim racers in the Region and you have a large reach of followers, is there anything that you want to pass on to them?

Just thanks for everyone's support! I feel bad doing laps off-stream and everything, I often find it difficult to concentrate when streaming, but I'm going to try and get better at it this year.

Thanks for the chat Emily, we know that you will be a name to watch in the series and we look forward to following your progress in 2025. Good Luck!!

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Blake Worboys has continued to impress over the opening rounds of the 2023 Motorsport Australia Logitech G Pro Invitational Cup. A top 20 finish in the third round of the season has seen the WK&P driver move inside the top ten of the championship for the first time in his career.

Consistency has been the key to Blake’s early success, bolstering an impressive opening account which sees the driver of the #63 WK&P Mustang hold an average finish of 15.5 across the opening 4 races of the season, including a solid top ten placing in the second race of the Watercraft Performance Centre Phillip Island Super Sprint.

Many are questioning what can be achieved by Blake and the WK&P team as they will look to confirm this impressive start to their 2023 campaign.

Keep an eye on Blake Worboys and WK&P SimSports as the 2023 Logitech G Pro Invitational Cup heads to Road America for the first time in series history on the 7th of June.

For all the latest news, keep up to date with the Motorsport Australia Logitech G Pro Invitational Cup website.

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