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F5 vs STL vs SMX pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of F5 is each class's best lap as a share of F5's on the same day, so the conditions drop out: 100% is level, less is quicker, and a move in it is the class getting faster or slower against the field.

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Closest to the field: F5 100.0% of F5 Matthew Strand, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · STL 90.1% of F5 Danny Steyn, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2022 race

1:402:002:202:4012 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 201912 ▾17 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202017 ▾18 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 202118 ▾11 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 202211 ▾2 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20232 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20248 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20258 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 20266 ▾F5 race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:03.298 (Matthew Strand)F5 race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:29.853 (Steven Thompson)F5 race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:42.860 (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:42.491 (David Lapham)F5 race best at Runoffs 2019: 1:57.572 (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:21.391 (James Weida)F5 race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:43.140 (Sven de Vries)F5 race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:21.862 (Sven de Vries)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:01.824 (W. Clint McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:28.528 (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:43.136 (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:41.807 (Jeff Jorgenson)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:57.361 (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:20.954 (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:42.619 (Ryan Mayfield)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 1:57.689 (James Weida)STL race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:10.269 (Kevin Boehm)STL race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:36.625 (Kevin Boehm)STL race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:52.589 (Eric Kutil)STL race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:49.754 (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:07.273 (Cliff Ira)STL race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:32.115 (Joe Moser)STL race best at Runoffs 2021: 2:02.711 (Joe Moser)STL race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:07.832 (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:06.682 (Joe Moser)STL race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:30.245 (Joe Moser)STL race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:32.127 (Jose Osiris Pena)STL race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:30.657 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:09.672 (Kevin Boehm)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:35.439 (John Schmitt)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:52.647 (Adam Roberts)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:49.138 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 2:07.203 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:31.420 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:51.665 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 2:05.474 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 2:05.779 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:30.063 (Joe Moser)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:32.065 (Jose Osiris Pena)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:30.537 (Derek Ketchie)SMX race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:12.616 (Noah Harmon)SMX race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:36.278 (Ethan Jacobs)SMX race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:37.091 (Michael Tinis)SMX race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:36.414 (Cam Ebben)SMX qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 2:11.435 (Nathan Nicholson)SMX qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:35.651 (Ethan Lampe)SMX qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:36.232 (Cam Ebben)SMX qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:36.472 (Skyler Cottrell)Daytona International Speedway · Runoffs 2015R2015Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course · Runoffs 2016R2016Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2017R2017Sonoma Raceway · Runoffs 2018R2018Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2019R2019Road America · Runoffs 2020R2020Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2021R2021Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2022R2022Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2023R2023Road America · Runoffs 2024R2024Road America · Runoffs 2025R2025Road America · Runoffs 2026R2026
F5STLSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
100%102%104%106%108%110%12 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 201912 ▾17 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202017 ▾18 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 202118 ▾11 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 202211 ▾2 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20232 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20248 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20258 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 20266 ▾F5 race best at Runoffs 2015: 100.0% of F5's (Matthew Strand)F5 race best at Runoffs 2016: 100.0% of F5's (Steven Thompson)F5 race best at Runoffs 2017: 100.0% of F5's (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of F5's (David Lapham)F5 race best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of F5's (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of F5's (James Weida)F5 race best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of F5's (Sven de Vries)F5 race best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of F5's (Sven de Vries)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 100.0% of F5's (W. Clint McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 100.0% of F5's (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 100.0% of F5's (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of F5's (Jeff Jorgenson)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of F5's (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of F5's (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of F5's (Ryan Mayfield)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of F5's (James Weida)STL race best at Runoffs 2015: 105.7% of F5's (Kevin Boehm)STL race best at Runoffs 2016: 107.5% of F5's (Kevin Boehm)STL race best at Runoffs 2017: 109.5% of F5's (Eric Kutil)STL race best at Runoffs 2018: 107.1% of F5's (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Runoffs 2019: 108.3% of F5's (Cliff Ira)STL race best at Runoffs 2020: 107.6% of F5's (Joe Moser)Off the chart: STL race best at Runoffs 2021: 119.0% of F5's (Joe Moser)Off the chart: STL race best at Runoffs 2022: 90.1% of F5's (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 106.4% of F5's (Kevin Boehm)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 107.8% of F5's (John Schmitt)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 109.2% of F5's (Adam Roberts)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 107.2% of F5's (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 108.4% of F5's (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 107.4% of F5's (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 108.8% of F5's (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 106.6% of F5's (Danny Steyn)Daytona International Speedway · Runoffs 2015R2015Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course · Runoffs 2016R2016Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2017R2017Sonoma Raceway · Runoffs 2018R2018Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2019R2019Road America · Runoffs 2020R2020Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2021R2021Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2022R2022Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2023R2023Road America · Runoffs 2024R2024Road America · Runoffs 2025R2025Road America · Runoffs 2026R2026
F5STLSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of F5's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker
EventF5STLSMX
Qual best Race best Trap Qual best Race best Trap vs F5 % of F5 Qual best Race best Trap vs F5 % of F5 
Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-282:30.537Derek Ketchie · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.9s-1.528s (-1.00%)2:30.657Danny Steyn · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.6s-1.470s (-0.97%)134.8Mike Taylor+2.6 mph (+2.0%)2:36.472Skyler Cottrell · fastest of 21 · top 5 within 0.4s+0.240s (+0.15%)2:36.414Cam Ebben · fastest of 21 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.677s (-0.43%)128.4Christian Hoagland-0.6 mph (-0.5%)
6 rule changes (STL: 4, SMX: 2)2 cars added · 1 weight · 2 wording · 1 other · SM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. · STL removes Mazda MX-5 Cup entirely; renames Spec MX5 Challenge to Spec MX5; renames Global Cup to MX-5 Cup (16-18); removes Global Cup (2019). · STL, STU weight calculation procedure clarified: positive percentages added first, negative subtracted second, then fixed weights applied. · SM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c. · STL adds Mazda BP 1.6, 1600cc, minimum weight 2160 lbs. · STL minimum weights increase across all engine sizes, 1300cc to 1850cc up to 195–250 lbs.showhide
  • SMX Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361.
  • STL Spec Line Clean Up #40344cars addedremovedcars addedSTL removes Mazda MX-5 Cup entirely; renames Spec MX5 Challenge to Spec MX5; renames Global Cup to MX-5 Cup (16-18); removes Global Cup (2019).
  • STL Calculating Weight #40224wordingwordingSTL, STU weight calculation procedure clarified: positive percentages added first, negative subtracted second, then fixed weights applied.
  • SMX Part Number Change Request #39914otherunclearSM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c.
  • STL Classifications #39885cars addedaddedSTL adds Mazda BP 1.6, 1600cc, minimum weight 2160 lbs.
  • STL Weight adjustment for STL #39579weightslowerweightSTL minimum weights increase across all engine sizes, 1300cc to 1850cc up to 195–250 lbs.
Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-292:32.065Jose Osiris Pena · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.4s+2.002s (+1.33%)2:32.127Jose Osiris Pena · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.4s+1.882s (+1.25%)132.2Jon Sewell-2.1 mph (-1.5%)2:36.232Cam Ebben · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 0.2s+0.581s (+0.37%)2:37.091Michael Tinis · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.3s+0.813s (+0.52%)129.1Camden Gruber-0.4 mph (-0.3%)
8 rule changes (STL: 3, SMX: 5)1 cars added · 1 weight · 5 wording · 1 other · Lotus Evora GT4 minimum weight drops to 2700 lbs; Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs; Elise SC and Exige SC to 2450–2550 lbs. · SMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. · SMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fines, level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fines. · SMX tire marking rules clarified: one set Toyo RR P235/40/ZR17 per weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used only. · SMX competitors must submit AiM data files within 60 minutes instead of 30 after timed sessions. · STL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1; mandatory component spec list removed, alternative tires only allowed. · SMX OE instrument cluster must stay unmodified and connected; aftermarket dash allowed if wiring only re-routed; alternate gauges now permitted; foot pedal comfort mods allowed without relocation. · STL STU Mazda Miata alternate front hubs Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1 approved.showhide
  • STL Lotus Weight Reduction #38772weight -50 lbsfasterweightLotus Evora GT4 minimum weight drops to 2700 lbs; Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs; Elise SC and Exige SC to 2450–2550 lbs.
  • SMX SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine.
  • SMX Committee) SMX Penaly Clarification updated language #38337wordingwordingSMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fines, level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fines.
  • SMX Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38004wordingwordingSMX tire marking rules clarified: one set Toyo RR P235/40/ZR17 per weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used only.
  • SMX SMX Data Submission Timeframe #38039wordingwordingSMX competitors must submit AiM data files within 60 minutes instead of 30 after timed sessions.
  • STL E&O: SMX Allowance in STL #37945wordingunclearSTL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1; mandatory component spec list removed, alternative tires only allowed.
  • SMX E&O SMX Regs 9.1.7.1.D.5.u-.w #37070wordingwordingSMX OE instrument cluster must stay unmodified and connected; aftermarket dash allowed if wiring only re-routed; alternate gauges now permitted; foot pedal comfort mods allowed without relocation.
  • STL Request to Remove Miata Hubs from General category #37138cars addedaddedSTL STU Mazda Miata alternate front hubs Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1 approved.
Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-012:30.063Joe Moser · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 3.7s-1.357s (-0.90%)2:30.245Joe Moser · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 4.2s-1.870s (-1.23%)134.3Joe Moser+1.3 mph (+1.0%)2:35.651Ethan Lampe · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s2:36.278Ethan Jacobs · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 0.7s129.5Michael Borden
8 rule changes (STL: 4, SMX: 4)3 engine · 1 aero · 1 weight · 2 wording · 1 other · SMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification. · SM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01. · SMX Mazda MX-5 OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR section 9.1.7.1; wording change only. · SM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever. · STL and STU now permit electric power steering pumps, OEM electric-assisted steering, or column-mounted electric steering assist systems. · STL normally aspirated minimum weights reduced: 1900cc to 2540 lbs, 1950cc to 2583 lbs, 2000cc to 2625 lbs; short-wheelbase FWD adds 1.25%; Honda B16/B17/B18C1 throttle to 51mm, B18C Type R and Mazda MZR to 50mm. · STL Mazda 12A: 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves may no longer be removed or disabled. · STL 79-85 RX7 12A now allows auto-type 2 bbl carburetor with 42mm choke on dual-y manifold, not just stock Nikki.showhide
  • SMX SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification.
  • SMX Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556engineaddedengineSM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01.
  • SMX Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingwordingSMX Mazda MX-5 OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR section 9.1.7.1; wording change only.
  • SMX Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever.
  • STL ST Electric-Assisted Steering Systems #35066aeroaddedaeroSTL and STU now permit electric power steering pumps, OEM electric-assisted steering, or column-mounted electric steering assist systems.
  • STL BOP Adjustments #35112weightfasterweightSTL normally aspirated minimum weights reduced: 1900cc to 2540 lbs, 1950cc to 2583 lbs, 2000cc to 2625 lbs; short-wheelbase FWD adds 1.25%; Honda B16/B17/B18C1 throttle to 51mm, B18C Type R and Mazda MZR to 50mm.
  • STL Mazda 12A #35320engineremovedengineSTL Mazda 12A: 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves may no longer be removed or disabled.
  • STL Alternate Carburetor Request for 79-85 RX7 12a #35181engineaddedengineSTL 79-85 RX7 12A now allows auto-type 2 bbl carburetor with 42mm choke on dual-y manifold, not just stock Nikki.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-232:05.779Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 3.4s+0.305s (+0.24%)2:06.682Joe Moser · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.5s-1.150s (-0.90%)131.8Danny Steyn+0.1 mph (+0.1%)2:11.435Nathan Nicholson · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.6s2:12.616Noah Harmon · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.1s127.8Noah Harmon
2 rule changes (STL: 2)1 cars added · 1 wording · STL ITA and ITS RX7, and ITS/ITA/ITB/ITC 1985+ models clarified to require tires per 9.1.4.2. · Spec MX5 in STL allows ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6, wheels 17x8, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17 tyres, or alternatives on 17x7 per rules.showhide
  • STL Clarify STL table B - IT spec notes on Tires #34187wordingwordingSTL ITA and ITS RX7, and ITS/ITA/ITB/ITC 1985+ models clarified to require tires per 9.1.4.2.
  • STL Spec MX5 in STL #33473cars addedaddedSpec MX5 in STL allows ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6, wheels 17x8, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17 tyres, or alternatives on 17x7 per rules.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-241:57.689James Weida · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 3.9s+0.328s (+0.28%)2:21.862Sven de Vries · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 14.3s+24.290s (+20.66%)142.9Calvin Stewart+0.1 mph (+0.1%)2:05.474Danny Steyn · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.729s (-1.36%)2:07.832Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.9s+0.559s (+0.44%)131.7Trever Degioanni-3.2 mph (-2.3%)-14.030squal +7.785s90.1%qual 106.6%
11 rule changes (F5: 6, STL: 5)2 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 5 wording · 2 other · F500 Rotax 493 and 593 intake boots: removed Moto Tassinari V3124-873B-2 from 493/593 non-HO allowance, added Moto Tassinari V3120-794A-2 option for non-HO. · F500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU. · F500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area. · F500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted. · F500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2. · STU single throttle body weight reduction removed; minimum weights revised down to 2990 lbs at 3000cc from 3300 lbs. · STL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must now conform to section 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels. · F5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs. · STL/STU intake manifold and cylinder head porting clarified as free; intake and exhaust porting wording removed. · STL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm. · STL 79-85 RX7 12A allows emissions removal and jet correction on stock Nikki carb.showhide
  • F5 Intake Boots Correction #33028wordingwordingF500 Rotax 493 and 593 intake boots: removed Moto Tassinari V3124-873B-2 from 493/593 non-HO allowance, added Moto Tassinari V3120-794A-2 option for non-HO.
  • F5 Ensure availability of ECU for Rotax engines #32695engineaddedengineF500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU.
  • F5 Clarify stepped exhaust header references #32743wordingwordingF500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area.
  • F5 593 carb boot availability and oil pump clarification #32527wordingwordingF500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted.
  • F5 E&O class name #32194otheraddedF500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2.
  • STL Single TB Weight Modifiers #31449weightfasterweightSTU single throttle body weight reduction removed; minimum weights revised down to 2990 lbs at 3000cc from 3300 lbs.
  • STL Improved Touring Tires #32063tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsSTL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must now conform to section 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels.
  • F5 Data Box Mounting Plate #31638otheraddedF5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.
  • STL Throttling Device Clarification #31323wordingwordingSTL/STU intake manifold and cylinder head porting clarified as free; intake and exhaust porting wording removed.
  • STL Mazda Renesis Restriction #31467enginefasterengineSTL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm.
  • STL Clarification of 79-85 RX7 Spec line #31621wordingwordingSTL 79-85 RX7 12A allows emissions removal and jet correction on stock Nikki carb.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-251:42.619Ryan Mayfield · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.6s-0.517s (-0.50%)1:43.140Sven de Vries · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.7s+0.280s (+0.27%)144.4James Weida1:51.665Danny Steyn · fastest of 42 · top 5 within 1.7s-0.982s (-0.87%)2:02.711Joe Moser · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 3.2s+10.122s (+8.99%)131.8Max Gee+19.571squal +9.046s119.0%qual 108.8%
18 rule changes (F5: 3, STL: 15)3 cars added · 3 engine · 2 aero · 2 weight · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 4 wording · 2 other · STL Mazda Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line referencing 2014 regulations. · F5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control. · F5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition. · F500 Rotax 593 HO engine now permitted; 875 lbs minimum weight, MA0242SP1020A or MA0242SP1063A restrictor, specific intake boots and piston required. · STL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984 cc engine permitted without turbocharger, meeting all other STL specs. · STL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4 inch ride height. · STL Mazda B5 DOHC added to class; must meet all STL regulations. · STL Honda B16A (JDM) restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm. · ST oil coolers and filters now explicitly listed as addable or substitutable parts in vents and breathers section. · STL GM Ecotec LNF now permits any Ecotec engine family with 55mm flat plate restrictor. · ST 90-05 Mazda Miata allowed alternate front wheel hub Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1. · ST cars may now relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in the engine compartment. · STL rear wing trailing edge may be mounted no further rearward than the center of the rearmost part approved bodywork. · STL alternate transmissions now allow OEM gear sets and input shaft modifications for fitment. · STL RWD strut-front cars lose 2.5% weight penalty, others lose 3% penalty for FWD parity. · STL Honda F20C drops 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced. · STL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor reduced to 53mm, B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm. · ST aero devices and reference areas must include end plates, exclude fasteners under 1/2" protrusion.showhide
  • STL Request to clean up Spec MX-5 Redundancy #31069wordingwordingSTL Mazda Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line referencing 2014 regulations.
  • F5 Clarify allowable assisted shifting systems #30871wordingwordingF5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control.
  • F5 Request to correct terminology #30976wordingwordingF5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition.
  • F5 Request to Allow Rotax 593 HO Engine #30712cars addedaddedF500 Rotax 593 HO engine now permitted; 875 lbs minimum weight, MA0242SP1020A or MA0242SP1063A restrictor, specific intake boots and piston required.
  • STL VW Engine Request #30625engineaddedengineSTL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984 cc engine permitted without turbocharger, meeting all other STL specs.
  • STL Solstice Ride Height #30183otheraddedSTL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4 inch ride height.
  • STL Request Mazda B5 DOHC #30420cars addedaddedSTL Mazda B5 DOHC added to class; must meet all STL regulations.
  • STL Honda B16A (JDM) Restrictor change #30531engineslowerengineSTL Honda B16A (JDM) restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm.
  • STL ST Oil Coolers E&O Correction to 9.1.4.2.H #30388wordingwordingST oil coolers and filters now explicitly listed as addable or substitutable parts in vents and breathers section.
  • STL GM Ecotec engines in STL #30247engineaddedengineSTL GM Ecotec LNF now permits any Ecotec engine family with 55mm flat plate restrictor.
  • STL Super Touring Alternate Miata Hubs #30345cars addedaddedST 90-05 Mazda Miata allowed alternate front wheel hub Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1.
  • STL Brake Component Relocation #29990suspension & brakessuspension & brakesST cars may now relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in the engine compartment.
  • STL Super Touring Wing Clarification #30111aeroaeroSTL rear wing trailing edge may be mounted no further rearward than the center of the rearmost part approved bodywork.
  • STL Transmission Options #30118otheraddedSTL alternate transmissions now allow OEM gear sets and input shaft modifications for fitment.
  • STL Request for FWD and RWD Parity #29728weightfasterweightSTL RWD strut-front cars lose 2.5% weight penalty, others lose 3% penalty for FWD parity.
  • STL Request to Remove Honda F20C 2% Weight Penalty #29815weightfasterweightSTL Honda F20C drops 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced.
  • STL Request for FWD and RWD Parity #30023inductionslowerinductionSTL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor reduced to 53mm, B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm.
  • STL Request clarification on wing measurement #29640aeroaeroST aero devices and reference areas must include end plates, exclude fasteners under 1/2" protrusion.
Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-022:20.954Calvin Stewart · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.8s2:21.391James Weida · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.5s143.2Aaron Ellis2:31.420Danny Steyn · fastest of 33 · top 5 within 3.1s2:32.115Joe Moser · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.5s132.9Darin Treakle+10.724squal +10.466s107.6%qual 107.4%
17 rule changes (F5: 6, STL: 11)6 engine · 4 cars added · 1 induction · 6 wording · F500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. · STL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis percentage additions, subtractions, and fixed pounds. · STL STU rear wing Gurney flap terminology clarified from wicker to Gurney flap in mounting and chord rules. · F5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made. · F5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling. · F5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 turbocharger to approved turbo lists. · STL adds Mazda MX-5 Global Cup 16-18 at 2450 lbs minimum and 2019 at 2550 lbs minimum. · STL Mazda MX-5 Club 06-15 allowed header part number 0000-06-5407-NC. · STL Acura/Honda B18 and B18C engines: restrictor sizes swapped, B18C1 removed from allowed variants. · STL Honda B18 loses 53mm restrictor requirement; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor, B18C1 removed from other variants. · STU GM Ecotech LNF now permitted without turbo, with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduces from 55 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL to notes. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.showhide
  • F5 Request to Update Suzuki Engine Years for F500 #29453engineaddedengineF500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019.
  • STL Minimum Weight Determination #27695wordingwordingSTL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis percentage additions, subtractions, and fixed pounds.
  • STL ST Gurney flap Wicker clarification #29012wordingwordingSTL STU rear wing Gurney flap terminology clarified from wicker to Gurney flap in mounting and chord rules.
  • F5 Request for Cockpit Adjustment of External Jetting Devices #28359wordingunclearF5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made.
  • F5 Two Stroke Motors (reply to #28359 WDYT) #28816engine
  • F5 Re letter requesting driver adjustable carb mixture #28840wordingunclearF5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling.
  • F5 #28359 WDYT Request for Cockpit Adjustment #28875wordingunclearF5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359.
  • STL Request for Addition to GT3 Approved Turbo List #27576cars addedaddedGT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 turbocharger to approved turbo lists.
  • STL Request to add 2016-2019 GMX-5 Spec line #28604cars addedaddedSTL adds Mazda MX-5 Global Cup 16-18 at 2450 lbs minimum and 2019 at 2550 lbs minimum.
  • STL Request to update PN for MX-5 #28622cars addedaddedSTL Mazda MX-5 Club 06-15 allowed header part number 0000-06-5407-NC.
  • STL Correction - Clarification Honda/Acura B18B engine Letter # 26209 #28873wordingwordingSTL Acura/Honda B18 and B18C engines: restrictor sizes swapped, B18C1 removed from allowed variants.
  • STL STL Honda B18 restrictor changes #28794enginefasterengineSTL Honda B18 loses 53mm restrictor requirement; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor, B18C1 removed from other variants.
  • STL Change GM LNF 2.0 Allowance to LSJ Engine for Viable STL 2.0 #27884engineaddedengineSTU GM Ecotech LNF now permitted without turbo, with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs.
  • STL Acura/Honda B18C engine chart. Reduce the current 54 mm flat plat #28663engineslowerengineSTL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm.
  • STL Mazda MZR engine chart. Reduce the current 55 mm flat plate to 53 #28664engineslowerengineSTL Mazda MZR restrictor reduces from 55 mm to 53 mm.
  • STL Request to add wheel part numbers #28342cars addedaddedSTL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL to notes.
  • F5 Change 600cc restrictor size #27883inductionslowerinductionF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-051:57.361Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.8s1:57.572Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.0s142.8Eric McRee2:07.203Danny Steyn · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 1.8s2:07.273Cliff Ira · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 1.4s134.8Cliff Ira+9.701squal +9.842s108.3%qual 108.4%
12 rule changes (F5: 1, STL: 11)3 cars added · 3 engine · 2 weight · 2 wording · 2 other · STL adds Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge, 2000cc displacement, 2500 lb minimum weight, with mandatory Roush, Penske, Eibach, and other specified components. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs. · STU allows alternate intake manifolds on case-by-case basis; stock throttle device and manifold otherwise required. · STL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increased from 53mm to 54mm flat plate. · STL and STU ride height measurement clarified: lowest rocker panel point without driver, excluding pinch weld. · STL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781 cc, 1781 minimum weight, naturally aspirated only. · STL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced to 2700 lbs. · STL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound now open. · STL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 1797cc displacement, 54mm flat plate restrictor required, porting outside 1" allowance prohibited. · STL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; porting ban removed. · STL B17 now requires 54mm flat plate restrictor; B18C Type R variants move to 54mm restrictor, weight chart baseline. · STL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit; minimum weight corrected to unspecified figure.showhide
  • STL Request to Classify Spec MX-5 Challenge in STL #27399cars addedaddedSTL adds Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge, 2000cc displacement, 2500 lb minimum weight, with mandatory Roush, Penske, Eibach, and other specified components.
  • F5 Request for Weight Increase for Motorcycle Powered Cars #27214weight +25 lbsslowerweightF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs.
  • STL Request clarification for manifold and throttle in STU #27004wordingwordingSTU allows alternate intake manifolds on case-by-case basis; stock throttle device and manifold otherwise required.
  • STL Request Restrictor Plate correction #26779enginefasterengineSTL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increased from 53mm to 54mm flat plate.
  • STL Request Ride Height Clarification #26597wordingwordingSTL and STU ride height measurement clarified: lowest rocker panel point without driver, excluding pinch weld.
  • STL Request to Allow VW 1.8L Engine #25614cars addedaddedSTL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781 cc, 1781 minimum weight, naturally aspirated only.
  • STL Request to reduce weight of RX8 with Renesis rotary #25781weight -100 lbsfasterweightSTL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced to 2700 lbs.
  • STL Request for Open Brake Pads On Mazda MX-5 Cup NC #25821otheraddedSTL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound now open.
  • STL Request to clarify B18C1 GSR Honda B motor table #26209cars addedaddedSTL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 1797cc displacement, 54mm flat plate restrictor required, porting outside 1" allowance prohibited.
  • STL Port Matching #26415enginefasterengineSTL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; porting ban removed.
  • STL Request to equalize FPR Reduction on all B-Series Vtec Engines #24746enginefasterengineSTL B17 now requires 54mm flat plate restrictor; B18C Type R variants move to 54mm restrictor, weight chart baseline.
  • STL Request E&O for Mazda Miata Spec Line #25955otherunclearSTL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit; minimum weight corrected to unspecified figure.
Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-101:41.807Jeff Jorgenson · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 6.6s1:42.491David Lapham · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 9.5s113.3David Lapham1:49.138Danny Steyn · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.5s1:49.754Danny Steyn · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.5s103.2Craig McHaffie+7.263squal +7.331s107.1%qual 107.2%
No rule changes on record between these events
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-251:43.136Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 1.4s1:42.860Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.6s1:52.647Adam Roberts · fastest of 57 · top 5 within 0.8s1:52.589Eric Kutil · fastest of 50 · top 5 within 1.2s+9.729squal +9.511s109.5%qual 109.2%
No rule changes on record between these events
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-191:28.528Calvin Stewart · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.9s1:29.853Steven Thompson · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 4.5s1:35.439John Schmitt · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.5s1:36.625Kevin Boehm · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.6s+6.772squal +6.911s107.5%qual 107.8%
No rule changes on record between these events
Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-212:01.824W. Clint McMahan · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.0s2:03.298Matthew Strand · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.9s2:09.672Kevin Boehm · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 2.5s2:10.269Kevin Boehm · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 2.1s+6.971squal +7.848s105.7%qual 106.4%

By track

TrackEvents Typical % of F5 Best Latest 
Road America4100.0%1 of 4 with F5100.0%Runoffs 2020100.0%Runoffs 2020
Virginia International Raceway3100.0%2 of 3 with F5100.0%Runoffs 2019100.0%Runoffs 2022
Indianapolis Motor Speedway2100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2017100.0%Runoffs 2021
Daytona International Speedway1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2015100.0%Runoffs 2015
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2016100.0%Runoffs 2016
Sonoma Raceway1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2018100.0%Runoffs 2018
About this data
Every event the class ran, at any track, oldest to newest on the chart and newest first in the table. Each point is the class's best lap as a share of F5's best on the same day: the weather and the day cancel out, so one figure compares across years where lap times cannot; a class that suits one track more than another still reads differently there. It still moves when the yardstick's own balance changes or its field thins, and an event the yardstick did not run has no point. A best from fewer than three cars is greyed. The rule changes that took effect between two events are folded between their rows.