BoP Lab / Classes / F6
F6 vs FE vs SMX vs FE2 pace at every track
Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of F6 is each class's best lap as a share of F6'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.
Closest to the field: F6 100.0% of F6 Calvin Stewart, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2023 race · SMX 111.5% of F6 Cam Ebben, Road America Runoffs 2026 race · FE2 93.5% of F6 Franklin Futrelle, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2023 race
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| Qual best | Race best | Trap | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs F6 | % of F6 | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs F6 | % of F6 | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs F6 | % of F6 | |||
| Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28 | 2:18.489Calvin Stewart · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 4.2s-0.617s (-0.44%) | 2:20.255James Weida · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.0s+1.415s (+1.02%) | 143.0Calvin Stewart-4.5 mph (-3.1%) | 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%) | +16.159squal +17.983s | 111.5%qual 113.0% | 2:12.326Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.9s-0.149s (-0.11%) | 2:11.881Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.458s (-1.09%) | 143.5Steve Whitston-5.5 mph (-3.7%) | -8.374squal -6.163s | 94.0%qual 95.5% | |||||||
5 rule changes (FE: 2, SMX: 2, FE2: 1)2 cars added · 2 wording · 1 other · SM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. · SM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c. · FE adds engine modification restrictions, testing requirements, and drivetrain violation penalties with competition suspension. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29 | 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%) | 2:12.475Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 1.4s+0.969s (+0.74%) | 2:13.339Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 0.6s+0.591s (+0.45%) | 149.0Steve Whitston+3.7 mph (+2.6%) | ||||||||||||||
8 rule changes (FE: 2, SMX: 5, FE2: 1)5 wording · 3 other · FE2 minimum weight stays 1270 lbs; intake manifold part number changes to WM301061; ECU to G992012; mandatory spec parts expanded; bubble tail WM138014 now FE only; SADEV transmission no modifications allowed; brake rotor part numbers to W… · 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. · FE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook. · FE must use SCCA Part # WM803010 Brake Line to Control Arm covers if used, as delivered, fastened with zip ties or tape only. · 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.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01 | 2:19.106Calvin Stewart · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.3s | 2:18.840James Weida · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.0s | 147.6Calvin Stewart | 2:35.651Ethan Lampe · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s | 2:36.278Ethan Jacobs · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 0.7s | 129.5Michael Borden | +17.438squal +16.545s | 112.6%qual 111.9% | 2:11.506Porter Aiken · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.5s-1.300s (-0.98%) | 2:12.748Porter Aiken · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.0s-0.523s (-0.39%) | 145.3Porter Aiken+1.9 mph (+1.3%) | -6.092squal -7.600s | 95.6%qual 94.5% | |||||||
9 rule changes (FE: 5, SMX: 4)1 engine · 7 wording · 1 other · FE and SRF protest fee rules redirected to GCR section 8.3.1.D for fees and procedure. · FE Hoosier contingency decal requirement reduced from five decals in specific locations to three decals on sides and front. · 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. · FE requires five Hoosier decals: one small on nose or front shock cover, one 12" on each front wing plate, one 12" on each lower floor panel before rear wheels. · FE rain light now must meet FIA Standard 8874-2019, Technical List No. 76, effective 1/1/2024. · FE allows racer's tape for crash repair, panel security, and heat exchanger opening control; seam taping banned.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23 | 1:57.437Calvin Stewart · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 4.7s | 1:58.816Calvin Stewart · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 3.6s | 144.0Calvin Stewart | 2:11.435Nathan Nicholson · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.6s | 2:12.616Noah Harmon · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.1s | 127.8Noah Harmon | +13.800squal +13.998s | 111.6%qual 111.9% | 1:50.665Charles Russell Turner · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 2.3s-0.188s (-0.17%) | 1:51.098Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 1.4s-20.947s (-15.86%) | 141.3Franklin Futrelle-0.6 mph (-0.4%) | -7.718squal -6.772s | 93.5%qual 94.2% | |||||||
3 rule changes (FE: 3)1 suspension & brakes · 2 wording · FE SADEV transmission rule removes note that all ratios under review and could be updated prior to sealing. · FE drivers may now adjust brake bias manually during the race. · FE front and rear wing specifications clarified: adjustment ranges, shimming, Gurney flap sizes, mounting hardware, and measurement references refined.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24 | 1:50.853Charles Russell Turner · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.209s (-0.19%) | 2:12.045Jason Conzo · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.8s+19.891s (+17.74%) | 141.9Eric Cruz-0.6 mph (-0.5%) | |||||||||||||||||
4 rule changes (FE: 4)2 wording · 2 other · FE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines. · FE tires must be run as delivered in sets of 4. · FE master cylinders clarified: Girling front .700" piston WM802005, rear .750" piston WM802006.show
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| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25 | 1:36.395Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s | 1:36.655Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s | 146.2Gray Fowler | |||||||||||||||||
4 rule changes (FE: 4)1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 2 wording · FE removes qualifying tire marking requirements and rain tire set rules; renumbers tire warmer prohibition. · FE radiator screens may not protrude more than ¼ inch in front of the outside vertical plane of the sidepods. · FE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane. · FE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02 | 2:12.806Scott Rettich · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 0.6s | 2:13.271Owen McAllister · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s | 143.4Owen McAllister | |||||||||||||||||
7 rule changes (FE: 5, FE2: 2)2 weight · 1 aero · 1 cars added · 3 wording · FE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030". · FE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed. · FE Gurney flap wicker bill clarified: permitted on front wing secondary elements only, not main plane. · FE2 and FE spring part numbers WM203013 front and WM203014 rear required date moved to November 1, 2020. · FE2 Mazda 2.0L MZR engine now permitted in all SCCA events at 1250 lbs minimum; FE 2.3L becomes Regional Only through 2019 Runoffs. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05 | 1:54.710Mark Snyder · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.3s | 1:55.648Mark Snyder · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 0.9s | 135.5James Libecco | 1:51.062Liam Snyder · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.3s | 1:52.154Liam Snyder · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.7s | 142.6Robert Vanman | ||||||||||||||
5 rule changes (FE: 5)3 tyres & wheels · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · FE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3. · FE removes American Racer tires, mandates Hoosier dry tires 22.0 X 8.0-13 and 22.0 X 10.0-13, wet tires 22.0 X 7.5-13 and 22.0 X 9.0-13. · FE anti-roll bar links may be removed one per end for safety, but bars must stay connected. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail P/N WM138014 newly allowed for both classes. · FE Hoosier rain tyre part numbers updated: front 44195 W3, rear 44217 W3.show
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| Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10 | 1:37.517Mark Snyder · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.4s | 1:38.504Lee Rackley · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 0.8s | 124.7Quinten Nelson | 1:35.040Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.5s | 1:35.563Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.7s | 126.8Scott Rettich | ||||||||||||||
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| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25 | 1:39.177Elliot Finlayson · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 1.3s | 1:39.726Elliot Finlayson · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 0.8s | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19 | 1:27.636Scott Rettich · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.7s | 1:30.563Hanna Zellers · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.2s | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21 | 1:57.824Scott Rettich · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.0s | 1:59.040Scott Rettich · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.3s | ||||||||||||||||||
By track
| Track | Events | Typical % of F6 | Best | Latest |
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| Road America | 4 | 100.0%2 of 4 with F6 | 100.0%Runoffs 2024 | 100.0%Runoffs 2026 |
| Virginia International Raceway | 3 | 100.0%1 of 3 with F6 | 100.0%Runoffs 2023 | 100.0%Runoffs 2023 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 | 0 of 2 with F6 | ||
| Daytona International Speedway | 1 | 0 of 1 with F6 | ||
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | 0 of 1 with F6 | ||
| Sonoma Raceway | 1 | 0 of 1 with F6 |
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 F6'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.