How To Win (At Motorsport)

1 man. 1 car. Over 20 track records.

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 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.

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Feras Qartoumy
0:10 – Why the Corvette Gained 350lbs
0:33 – Ballast Placement & Handling
1:22 – Carbon Kevlar Body Swap
1:45 – Drifting Panels for Time Attack?
2:06 – Building Solo: The Reality
2:48 – How He Schedules the Build
3:18 – Sim Racing for Real Results
4:01 – Mental Pace Strategy
4:27 – Testing vs Risking the Car
4:51 – Power Levels in Practice
5:25 – Why Privateer Racing is Brutal
5:50 – Keeping Setup Simple
6:33 – Setup vs Driver Focus
6:48 – Packing Spares for Global Racing
7:25 – Logistics, Costs, and Risk
8:01 – Aero Testing with Flow Viz
8:28 – DIY Aero That Actually Works
9:13 – What Flow Viz Shows
9:36 – Where to Follow Feras
9:54 – BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE