Andrew Gilliam’s first win firmly cements him as a championship contender as we roll into endurance season in the coming month, with Sandown set to be run on the 1st of September.

Now we raise the question. Should drivers fear Andrew Gilliam in the back half of 2023?

2022 saw Gilliam join the Motorsport Australia Logitech G Pro Invitational Cup ahead of the inaugural series. Mostly running in the back half of the top ten, Gilliam put together a consistent campaign. He finished the year with a strong result at the season finale at Phillip Island with a 4th place, securing 7th in the series standings.

In 2023, Gilliam has returned to the series with the attacking flair we’ve seen from him in his sim racing career. So far across 8 races in 2023, Gilliam has amassed 5 top 5 finishes, including a podium at Phillip Island during the second round of the season. His form became clear when Gilliam shot into championship contention at Red Bull Ring during Round 6, leading multiple laps, staying in the battle for the win for the majority of the race. This performance left a lot of people believing Gilliam was now announcing himself as a championship threat in 2023, further backed up by his performance at Belle Isle last Wednesday where he scored victory.

Gilliam now finds himself fourth in the 2023 standings, 92 points away from points leader James Scott. With plenty of points still up for grabs, Gilliam will look to continue his consistent run in the endurance season to close the deficit.