We're a few rounds into the Logitech G Supercar Pro Invitational so we took the chance to chat with Taipan Esports team boss Benn Anthony about how the season has progressed so far for his driver Greg Favelle.
You lost a couple of drivers prior to the pro series kicking off to a rival team, and you signed Greg Favelle, a relatively unknown driver, it must be satisfying seeing his potential so far in the first two rounds?
Yes, whilst we originally had 3 entries in the Pro Series and seeing those 3 go to another team was very difficult to deal with at the beginning, however, if people do not want to be here and part of our team, as a team, we don’t want them here. Moving on we are very happy having Greg representing Taipan E-Sports in 2022. Greg is a very good sim racer, having shown his dominance in the latest V8 Veterans season winning the championship. I think everyone can see the potential Greg has, being the oldest driver on track racing against all these seasoned young guys he is definitely holding his own.
Although his results haven’t been great, with a best finish of 34th, and best qualifying of 28th, it is probably fair to say that this doesn’t represent what we have seen from Greg in terms of speed, what are you guys working towards to unlock that potential and get results?
The results Greg has achieved this season in the races no-where near reflects his speed and capabilities. Damage in Round 1, bad call on pit stop and first lap shenanigans in Round 2 have unfortunately resulted in bottom of the order results. However, we are reviewing each round, learning from our mistakes and apply those findings to the next race to move Greg up the order.
Having a single entry in the pro series is obviously a great achievement, but also a bit hard to fight with a single entry, what is the team doing behind the scenes and before rounds to help Prepare Greg?
Having a single car entry is exceptionally difficult when you compare it to SSR with 10 cars, TTR with 8 who can all work together for a common goal. We are slowing working behind the scenes trying to build our resources, including particulars in fine tuning setups, perfecting race craft and strategy calls. It is a big undertaking for a 1 car team, however, when presented with the opportunity to participate in the inaugural series, you can’t say no due to limitations in the team.
Tune in for Round 4 of the Logitech G Pro Invitational Supercars Series on July 13th to watch Greg Favelle in action and taking it up to the big team!
