Entries to the 2023 Logitech G Pro Invitational Qualifying Series close in little over 24hrs time.

Already, over 90 drivers have entered to try and earn themselves an invite to compete in the 2023 championship alongside the best 20 from the 2022 season.

2023 is shaping up to be the most competitive field ever assembled in iRacing Supercar competition with some huge names and illustrious teams looking to lock themselves into a spot on the grid.

Some of the big names include the likes of James Scott, Corey Shepherd, Andrew Dyson, Jobe Stewart, Ric Kuznetsov, Kurt Stenberg, Adam Briggs, Josh Muggleton, Dylan Rudd and Coby Jones.

Those ten drivers alone wouldn’t look out of place in any top ten results sheet. Throw into the mix the likes of Hayden Veld, Brian Borg, Shaun McNamare, Robert Gibbs, Dylan OShea and you start to get the picture of just how stacked the 2023 field is shaping up to be.

Teams such as Altus and DPR are looking to break into the series, whilst championship contenders Synergy Sim Racing, Trans Tasman Racing, Pursuit Racing Team and Evolution Racing Team are all looking to bolster their teams presence in the series by entering more drivers in the qualifying series.

The most encouraging and positive thing to see for the entire Supercar community is new drivers and emerging teams entering the qualifying series and pitting themselves against the mainstays. We can’t wait to see those entries on track and we will be right behind them finding success!

Bring on 2023, it’s all about to heat up with official practice on Sunday night, before pre qualifying commences on the 17th of January. Have you got what it takes?

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With the 2022 Logitech G Supercar Pro Invitational in the record books attention has turned towards the much anticipated Qualifying Series that will take place in February.

With the top 20 from the 2022 Series automatically awarded invitations to return in 2023, the scramble is set to begin to earn one of the highly sought after remaining spots on the grid. After great success in the inaugural running of the championship it was expected that the Qualifying Series which is set to take place in early 2023 would be hotly contested.  

When registrations opened earlier this week there was a rapid influx of nominations to the league and with registrations remaining open until January 15th the number is still expected to grow. Below is a complete list of those drivers who have already signaled their intentions race when things kick off in February: 
 

With registration numbers already exceeding maximum grid allocations for most tracks, a pre qualifying process will take place to reduce the field down before Round 1 of the actual qualifying series gets under way on February 1st at Phillip Island.

Drivers will then compete the following week at Hockenheim on February 8th, followed by Sandown on February 15th and Bathurst to finish off the Qualifying Series of the 22nd February.

This will seed drivers based on overall points from the 4 Races where the top 20 will be considered for the first round of invitations to complete the grid for the 2023 Logitech G Pro Invitational series.

Registrations for the Qualifying Series remain open until January 15th and can be completed at the link below:

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Brett Loxton & Chris Coxhead sat in 20th and 22nd going into the season finale at Phillip Island both with the hopes of securing automatic promotion to the 2023 Logitech G pro Invitational Series.

Consistent seasons from both HJR drivers put them in good stead entering the finale, Griffin Gardiner on the other hand had other plans, cruelly denying the HJR duo with his scintillating drive from the rear of the grid to finish 6th at Phillip island, securing his place on next years grid. As for HJR, attention will turn to the qualifying series.

Both drivers are yet to confirm their entry’s into the 2023 Logitech G Pro Invitational series qualification rounds but with the turn of speed they’ve seen recently they will sure be in contention.

Although the cutoff alluded Chris Coxhead & Brett Loxton in 2022 their season has still been a confidence booster, 21st & 22nd is no mean feat in a field of quality drivers.

Will HRJ earn a place on the grid for the Logitech G Pro Invitational series in 2023? Tune in on the 1st of February as we commence qualifying for 2023!

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One round left. One round that separates the top 20 automatic qualifiers for the 2023 Logitech G Pro Invitational Series.

We have our series winner in Jarrad Filsell but for those mid pack, this race means a lot to ensure that they don’t have to take that risk in the qualifying series in February.

With one of the teammates Brett Loxton and Chris Coxhead favoured to get that all important top 20 there is a name that has the potential to sneak in from a current 22nd position.

Griffin Gardiner has had an adventurous season that has included multiple top 10 finishes amidst some poor results and nonstarters. Changing to a privateer mid-season he has found himself working at times with Jake Burton to get the most out of his ZB Commodore.
We spoke to Griffin before the final race.

Thanks for joining us, Griffin. After a tough season you have given yourself a chance to sneak into the top 20 late, what do you think your chances are?

It has definitely been an adventurous season, moving up and down the championship standings but I think I have a good shot at cracking the Top 20. There is a decent margin between Brett, Chris, and myself. However with proper preparation I think I can finish high enough to get the points I need.

What has been the season highlight for you, and do you think you can reproduce it at Phillip Island?

Detroit was definitely the highlight of the season so far. I didn't expect anything going into the round, with just over 1 hour Practice. I managed to Qualify 6th, race near the front all night and have some fun. I know where I need to be with the car to compete at the front, so getting there will be the focus for Phillip Island.

How important is it to you to make the coveted top 20?

Going into the season I was expecting to finish in the Top 10 and my early season form had me finishing there. Other factors have come into play, missing rounds and getting used to new equipment, which has taken longer than expected. I really want to avoid the qualifying series as there are plenty of quality drivers waiting in the wings to challenge and with only four rounds, anything can happen.

Finally, how have you seen the series in its debut year?

I have really enjoyed the series this year and overall I think it has been a step in the right direction for the Supercars community. The concept behind it is great and the people behind it have put in a lot of hardwork to get it going. At the end of the season I'm sure everyone will look back and be happy with how the inaugural season turned out.

Thanks for taking the time with us, we wish you all the best in the last round.

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