A season of many highs and lows, Hobson has found himself 19th in the championship just ahead of Evolution Racing Teams Robert Gibbs approaching the final round, with the hopes of maintaining his points buffer to the cut line. Multiple top ten performances from Brenton Hobson in 2023 has been the highlight of his year, as again his consistency as a driver has proved to be unmatched throughout the season.

A hiccup at Sandown has proved to be the difference in what was looking like another solid campaign, with a late engine failure netting a 0 point round for the Synergy Sim Racing driver in the back half of the year. Now under some pressure, the best of Brenton Hobson is still to come.

We took the time to sit down with Brenton Hobson this week to discuss his 2023 season.

R: Brenton, you find yourself sitting 19th and on the bubble heading into the season finale of the 2023 Motorsports Australia Logitech G Pro Invitational Cup at Road Atlanta. What are your thoughts on your season, and what do you think you have to achieve to stay above the cut line?

BH: The season has been pretty tough this year. It started strong but as the season went on I struggled more to get good results. Being involved in the lap 1 crash at Belle Isle and then suffering a really unlucky DNF at Sandown the following round really put me on the back foot in the points. Being right on the cut-off line for the top 20 makes me nervous going into the last round, but I know I have the speed to lock myself in. Road Atlanta is a pretty good track for me and if I can stay out of trouble I think I'll be a good chance.

R: The crew at Synergy Sim Racing definitely aren’t short of talent, how has working alongside a varied team helped you across your 2023 campaign?

BH: It's immensely helpful to have a good team around you. I'm fortunate to have a great bunch of guys in my corner and it's invaluable for me with limited time to know that there are others who are working on setups and strategy leading into the races. I actually find it most useful to have a range of drivers in the team to create a reference for me when it comes to pace. It motivates me to see the laptimes of the other guys and push myself to match them. It means I can get myself up to speed quickly as I usually have pretty limited seat time before race day.

R: Your going to Road Atlanta with some confidence on your side after a solid 7th place result at Road America a few weeks ago. How does a result like that help settle the nerves heading into the season finale, knowing you now sit in a slightly more comfortable position above the cut line?

BH: It certainly doesn't hurt to get a good result and build some confidence. I think strategy is one of my strengths and that's what ultimately helped me to get that result after starting from the back of the grid at Road America. I think I'm fairly comfortable despite what's at stake for the final round. I can hopefully draw on my experience to make sure I have a mistake-free and smart race at Road Atlanta.

R: And finally, what would it mean for you to Cement your place in the 2024 Motorsport Australia Logitech G Pro Invitational Cup at Road Atlanta?

BH: It means a lot to be on the grid in the Pro Invitational Series. In my opinion this is the pinnacle of Sim Racing for Supercars in the world. The formats and the competition depth make it the ultimate proving ground. If you want to be considered as one of the best drivers in this car I think you have to be on the grid in this series. So personally locking myself into the top 20 I think would prove to other people and to myself that I still belong in that category of drivers who are considered the best in this car.

Many will watch Brenton Hobson with keen interest at Road Atlanta as we’re set to crown a new champion in 2023.