Qualy Time Attack – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

TL;DR: How to Compete

Class your car, register for a cup, and pay the entry fee.
Track your car just as you normally would—at your preferred tracks, whenever you want, as many times as you want during that cup.
Upload your laps to QTA.
For each track you’ve submitted a lap for, if you’re in the Top 10 in your class—great! You earn points. If not, better luck next time.
Repeat throughout the year in each cup.
The driver with the highest point totals in Stock, Street, Street-E, Track, and Unlimited by the end of the Fall Cup will be crowned champions! Prizes (TBD) will be rewarded at both the Cup and Championship levels.

What is Qualy Time Attack?

Qualy Time Attack (QTA) is an organization created by car enthusiasts who were looking for more ways to compete and engage with the community. Our primary focus is our new time attack system, which allows drivers to compete in an online time attack series at any track, any time, without having to travel or follow a set schedule.

Members can join and get involved with the community for free, or begin competing by registering for a cup to officially compete for prizes and trophies. The drivers in each class that score the most points over the season will be our QTA champions.

How does Qualy Time Attack work?

The QTA season is broken up into 4 different cups: The Spring Cup, Summer Cup, Fall Cup, and Winter Special, with a duration of approximately 3 months each.

Registration: Drivers register by paying an entry fee ($20) and selecting which car they wish to compete with. Drivers must register by the deadline to compete in that cup.
Classing: Cars are separated into different classes based on their Motor and Modification level.
Scoring: Drivers earn points by placing in the Top 5 (or Top 10 for seasonal totals) of their class at any given track and configuration at the end of each cup.
Flexibility: Each track you attend is an opportunity to earn points. Only your fastest lap will count per track.
Championship: Points accumulate throughout the year, and those with the most points at the end of the Fall Cup are crowned class champions.

Does it cost money?

It costs $20 to enter each time attack cup. This fee helps us manage the leaderboard, provide trophies and prizes, and ensures the site isn't flooded with irrelevant data.

How do you join?

Currently, QTA is invite-only. Please register with your invite code or check back in the future for updates.

What do I need?

Required: A high-quality action camera.
Recommended: A timing app (e.g., Harry’s Lap Timer, Track Addict) and a 10Hz+ GPS or an AiM Solo for accuracy.
Verification: While telemetry is helpful, all laps are officially verified via the uploaded video.

How do I upload a lap?

Trim your video to show only the fastest lap, including 10 seconds before and after.
Upload the video to YouTube.
Submit it via the Lap Upload form on our site.

Note: Track Stewards review and verify all laps before they appear on the official Leaderboard. This may take a few days.

How do I know what class I am in?

Classes are split by Motor and Modification level.

Motor Groups

| Group | Motor Specifications | | :--- | :--- | | A | Up to 1.8L FI / 2.5L NA / 1.3L Rotary NA | | S | 1.9L–2.5L FI / 2.6L–3.7L NA / 1.3L Rotary FI / Single Motor Electric | | R | 2.6L–3.5L FI+ / 3.8L–5.0L NA / 1.4L–1.9L Rotary FI / Dual Motor Electric | | X | 3.6L FI+ / 5.1L NA+ / 2.0L Rotary FI+ / Tri Motor Electric or greater |

Modification Levels

Stock: Basically stock with minor reliability allowances.
Street: Basic bolt-ons.
Street-E: Street class plus E85, engine swaps, and further upgrades.
Track: Aero and significant modifications.
Unlimited: Anything goes.

If you upgrade your car mid-cup, you are allowed a one-time waiver to move classes for free. Points earned in the previous class do not transfer.

What if I want to race more than one car?

You can race as many cars as you want. For each additional car/class, drivers pay a $10 registration fee. Each car/class will accumulate points independently.

What if I’m not very fast?

QTA is designed for all skill levels. Beyond performance points, we are implementing Achievement Trophies that users can earn through various activities. The Top 3 achievement earners are also eligible for season-end prizes.

What is the Winter Special?

The Winter Special runs from December to February. Since winter conditions limit track access in many regions, this cup will have a unique format. More details coming soon!