D-Corp | D-Time. S1E2. Eric ’Chob’ Corvera from Chicago’s Team ProceeD.
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Eric ’Chob’ Corvera, a teammate on Team ProceeD. With almost 20 years of experience in drifting and a deep passion for motorsports, Chob is a true veteran in the industry. Currently piloting a JZS161 Aristo with a 2JZ-GTE swap, he’s pushing over 500 hp on a dual purpose street and track car. Chob is well-known for his unique approach to creating stylish vehicles, which has earned him features in top magazines such as Super Street and Performance Auto & Sound. He has won multiple car shows and placed 2nd in the Final Bout team competition.
In this episode, we dive into Chob’s secrets for balancing his passion for motorsports with his family, friends, and career. He shares his insights on how he’s found a perfect balance that allows him to achieve a lot while sacrificing little. We also hear from Chob on his views on creating stylish vehicles and his journey from the popular s-chassis to the challenging big body Aristo.
00:00 Intro
02:30 Welcome
04:04 Chores
04:50 First Ride
05:36 First Tuning Experience
07:12 Road Racing
11:50 Integra
13:45 Reliability
15:34 Longevity
18:51 Footwork
20:23 Advice
23:51 Weight
25:26 Driving Technique
27:42 Car Life
33:35 Simplicity
35:25 Build Lists
36:28 What’s Next
40:45 Balance
47:25 Money Management
51:31 Stress