This remarkable achievement propelled him into the upper echelons of the standings, currently resting comfortably within the top 5 in the overall rankings. While not a household name in Supercars circles, Albert's journey through the 2024 Pro Invitational Qualifying Series has been nothing short of impressive, defying expectations along the way.

"It's where I wanted to be that's for sure, but realistically, no, this is much higher up than I'd have expected. Of course, it's only the halfway mark in the season and plenty can still happen in the remaining two rounds but it's a great confidence booster for me to run so strong against such a talented field."

"Getting a Podium this week was a huge shock to the system though! I expected to be fighting inside the Top 10 most weeks, maybe challenging a Top 5 on a good day, but to snag a Podium so early on is just mega"

The Logitech G Pro Invitational Qualifying Series, comprising four high-stakes races, serves as a gateway for aspiring drivers aiming to secure invitations to the main series scheduled to kick off in March. With only the top 20 in points earning coveted spots in the main event, the competition is fierce, demanding nothing short of excellence from its participants.

What sets Albert apart from his peers in the series is his diverse portfolio of successes within the realm of sim racing. While not necessarily renowned as a Supercar driver on iRacing, Albert boasts an impressive track record in other disciplines, including being a multi-time iRacing Rallycross Pro World Championship driver and a Top Split iRacing Daytona 24 Hour winner.

His pedigree in these other forms of sim racing establishes him as a dark horse in this year's series, bringing a wealth of experience, skill, and adaptability to the table. 

"There are absolutely lessons I've learnt from all kinds of racing that I've done that help me become a better driver overall. Competing in several Endurance events and championships over the years has helped me develop tyre-saving techniques and learning how to fall into a nice consistent rhythm; The Rallycross side of things has helped me a lot with car placement and also 'Car Combat' so to speak, like how much you can lean and bump a driver in a battle without crossing the line etc. So absolutely I think there is a lot I can take from that racing into the Qualifying Series."

Despite his relative inexperience in the Supercars ranks, Albert's proven track record in other competitive arenas positions him as a formidable contender, capable of challenging the established order and reshaping the narrative of the Series.

"When it comes to the Supercar though, it really is such a unique beast that requires a whole new skill set. It's such a technique-heavy car, particularly when it comes to your footwork on the pedals and that's been one of the more difficult aspects for me to pick up. For everything that I've raced over the years, Porsche Cup, Rallycross, GT3, none of it has required rev-matching and blipping the throttle, so learning the timing of that has been quite a challenge for me."
 

When asked what inspired him to take the dive and commit to making the Pro Invitational Series in 2024 Beau said;

"It's a chance to prove myself against the best in the country. It's as simple as that..."

"I had a good attempt at competing on the world stage, and I had a hell of a run and I'm proud of what I achieved but after six years of chasing it, I finally came to terms that I'll never win a World Championship. I'm a great driver, but perhaps missing that last 1 or 2% to compete at that level. I guess I see myself as one of the drivers that aimed for Formula One, but came up short."

"Now I'm looking forward to competing in an equally challenging series with a whole new end goal for me to chase and most importantly, no more midnight race starts! This series is an exciting challenge and that's certainly re-lit the competitive fire in me. I've never dedicated myself fully to this car before, so I really don't know quite how big my potential is. This series is the perfect measuring stick for that so giving the 2024 Series a run was only natural."