Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why was this car penalised and did it really matter in the end?
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Going it alone in international time attack competition isn't easy, but Feras Qartoumy has clearly mastered the art of DIY racing with his global record-setting Corvette and is here to share some of his experience so far.
From building the car in his garage to shipping it worldwide for competition, this interview helps show what it really takes to succeed as a solo competitor in time attack and beyond. Including adding over 350 lb of ballast to meet tire class requirements to switching to lightweight HGK carbon kevlar panels, this car is a constant evolution and has no doubt changed again from what you see here.
@ferasqartoumy also shares insight into DIY aero testing using Flow Viz, sim prep for learning unknown circuits, and the gear he prioritises when space is tight for global shipping.
This is a raw look at grassroots motorsport taken to the global stage. Fast, smart, and built in a home garage. While this was filmed a while back during the 2023 World Time Attack challenge, the knowledge and insight shared here is relevant now, and will be long into the future.
After this interview, Feras went on to win the Plazamaman Pro-Am Class with a blistering 1:27.0160 🔥🔥🔥
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – Weight Loss from HGK Carbon Kevlar Kit
0:11 – Why the Corvette Gained 350lbs
0:30 – Ballast Placement & Handling Effects
1:20 – Carbon Kevlar Body Swap Details
1:46 – Sim Use for Track Prep
2:06 – Driving Solo & Car Familiarity Challenges
2:48 – How He Schedules the Build & Boost Strategy
3:28 – Sim Strategy & Mental Pace Prep
4:01 – Why He Doesn’t Adjust the Car
4:07 – Shipping, Tools & Spares as a Privateer
4:53 – Power Levels & Boost Strategy
5:05 – Reliability Expectations from the Build
5:17 – Aero Testing & Flow Viz Insights
5:53 – DIY Aero Validation & Flow Viz Explanation
6:15 – Where to Follow Feras
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TAGS:
#highperformanceacademy #buildtunedrive #verusengineering #timeattack #corvette #ferasquartoumy #carbonkevlar #flowviz #worldtimeattack #simracing #trackprep #racinglife #garage #build
Why was this car penalised and did it really matter in the end?
👨🔧 Building a fast car? Get $400 OFF the all-inclusive VIP online course package deal: hpcdmy.co/TAvip
🛞 Learn and practice the same skills that pro divers use every lap: Enrol today for 50% off Race Driving Fundamentals: hpcdmy.co/ferasrace
Going it alone in international time attack competition isn't easy, but Feras Qartoumy has clearly mastered the art of DIY racing with his global record-setting Corvette and is here to share some of his experience so far.
From building the car in his garage to shipping it worldwide for competition, this interview helps show what it really takes to succeed as a solo competitor in time attack and beyond. Including adding over 350 lb of ballast to meet tire class requirements to switching to lightweight HGK carbon kevlar panels, this car is a constant evolution and has no doubt changed again from what you see here.
@ferasqartoumy also shares insight into DIY aero testing using Flow Viz, sim prep for learning unknown circuits, and the gear he prioritises when space is tight for global shipping.
This is a raw look at grassroots motorsport taken to the global stage. Fast, smart, and built in a home garage. While this was filmed a while back during the 2023 World Time Attack challenge, the knowledge and insight shared here is relevant now, and will be long into the future.
After this interview, Feras went on to win the Plazamaman Pro-Am Class with a blistering 1:27.0160 🔥🔥🔥
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – Weight Loss from HGK Carbon Kevlar Kit
0:11 – Why the Corvette Gained 350lbs
0:30 – Ballast Placement & Handling Effects
1:20 – Carbon Kevlar Body Swap Details
1:46 – Sim Use for Track Prep
2:06 – Driving Solo & Car Familiarity Challenges
2:48 – How He Schedules the Build & Boost Strategy
3:28 – Sim Strategy & Mental Pace Prep
4:01 – Why He Doesn’t Adjust the Car
4:07 – Shipping, Tools & Spares as a Privateer
4:53 – Power Levels & Boost Strategy
5:05 – Reliability Expectations from the Build
5:17 – Aero Testing & Flow Viz Insights
5:53 – DIY Aero Validation & Flow Viz Explanation
6:15 – Where to Follow Feras
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🏆 Win FREE ECUs, engine components, wiring tools, alignment setups and more. Enter now, no purchase required: hpcdmy.co/giveaway
🏎 Free EFI tuning lesson: hpcdmy.co/EFI101y
💻 How to reflash tune your stock ECU: hpcdmy.co/hptly
⚠️ Motorsport wiring introduction: hpcdmy.co/wiringlessonyt
🧑💻 CAD & 3D scanning lesson: hpcdmy.co/learnCADnow
🧰 Performance engine building basic: hpcdmy.co/eby
🔧 DIY align your car for the track or street: hpcdmy.co/aljyt
🛻 Performance diesel engine tuning, 4 free lessons: hpcdmy.co/essential-diesel-knowledge
🕸️ Website and full course range: hpcdmy.co/hpa
🎤 HPA Tuned In podcast: hpcdmy.co/podcast
👙 Merch (HPA tees & hoodies): hpcdmy.co/merchy
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TAGS:
#highperformanceacademy #buildtunedrive #verusengineering #timeattack #corvette #ferasquartoumy #carbonkevlar #flowviz #worldtimeattack #simracing #trackprep #racinglife #garage #build
