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F6 vs F5 vs FF 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.

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Reference class · the yardstick the % column and chart are measured against

Tracks · untick to narrow Auto Club Speedway Barber Motorsports Park Blackhawk Farms Raceway Buttonwillow Raceway Park Circuit of St. Louis (formerly Gateway Motorsports Circuit of the Americas Daytona International Speedway Grattan Raceway Hallett Motor Racing Circuit Homestead-Miami Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway Laguna Seca Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course New Jersey Motorsports Park NOLA Motorsports Park Pacific Raceways Pittsburgh International Race Complex Portland International Raceway Pueblo Motorsports Park Road America Sebring International Raceway Sonoma Raceway Summit Point Raceway Thunderhill Raceway Park Virginia International Raceway Watkins Glen International Willow Springs Raceway World Wide Technology Raceway

Closest to the field: F6 100.0% of F6 Calvin Stewart, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2023 race · FF 101.5% of F6 Jonathan Kotyk, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2023 race

% of F6Lap times

F6F5FFsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

F6F5FFsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of F6's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker

	Event	F6			F5					FF
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	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%)						2:23.047David Ybarra · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.4s-1.858s (-1.28%)	2:23.686Nathan Down · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.855s (-1.27%)	138.9Tazio Stefanelli+0.5 mph (+0.3%)	+3.431squal +4.558s	102.4%qual 103.3%
2 rule changes (FF: 2)1 tyres & wheels · 1 wording · FF Kent 1600 compression ratio calculation parameters reorganized: bore size and valve protrusion limits moved to separate subsections for clarity. · FF clarifies alternative tire eligibility: homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker or outboard suspension all four corners; push-rod/pull-rod cars may seek approval.showhide 2026-07-01 FF Clarification in FF Kent 1600 Compression Ratio Paragraph #40293wordingwordingFF Kent 1600 compression ratio calculation parameters reorganized: bore size and valve protrusion limits moved to separate subsections for clarity. 2026-01-01 FF Formula F Alternative Tire Rule Proposed Clarifications #39281tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF clarifies alternative tire eligibility: homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker or outboard suspension all four corners; push-rod/pull-rod cars may seek approval.
	Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29									2:24.905Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 1.1s+2.353s (+1.65%)	2:25.541Calvin Kautz · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.5s+3.484s (+2.45%)	138.4Tazio Stefanelli-2.3 mph (-1.6%)
4 rule changes (FF: 4)2 tyres & wheels · 1 engine · 1 weight · FF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars option to use Hoosier bias ply slicks or VFF tyres; clarifies mixing rules. · FF adds alternative tire options for older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension: bias ply slicks or VFF radials. · FF and FC sequential gearbox weight penalty reduces from 25 lbs to 10 lbs minimum weight addition. · FF Honda Fit pistons: OEM 0.25mm oversize PN 13020-RB7-Z00 or Fast Forward PN FF800-110 now both allowed; standard diameter 73.240mm (2.8835 inches), minimum weight 198.0g.showhide 2025-05-01 FF Page 228, FF tire rule 9.1.1.10.e #38251tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars option to use Hoosier bias ply slicks or VFF tyres; clarifies mixing rules. 2025-03-01 FF Formula F Proposal to Invite Older Cars Via a Tire Rule Change #37802tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF adds alternative tire options for older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension: bias ply slicks or VFF radials. 2024-11-01 FF Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox #36651weightfasterweightFF and FC sequential gearbox weight penalty reduces from 25 lbs to 10 lbs minimum weight addition. 2024-11-01 FF Alternative Oversize Honda Fit Pistons #37064engineaddedengineFF Honda Fit pistons: OEM 0.25mm oversize PN 13020-RB7-Z00 or Fast Forward PN FF800-110 now both allowed; standard diameter 73.240mm (2.8835 inches), minimum weight 198.0g.
	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						2:22.552Calvin Kautz · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.364s (-0.25%)	2:22.057Sebastian Mateo Naranjo · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 0.6s-2.211s (-1.53%)	140.7Calvin Kautz+2.6 mph (+1.9%)	+3.217squal +3.446s	102.3%qual 102.5%
2 rule changes (FF: 2)1 engine · 1 wording · FF EGR blanking plate rule clarified: VTEC activation valve must be retained and functioning, no modifications permitted. · FF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward oversize piston ring option PN FF800-100 as alternative to Riken or Nippon.showhide 2024-10-01 FF Update to FF EGR Blanking Plate Rule #36633wordingwordingFF EGR blanking plate rule clarified: VTEC activation valve must be retained and functioning, no modifications permitted. 2024-01-01 FF Honda Fit Oversize Piston Rings #35305engineaddedengineFF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward oversize piston ring option PN FF800-100 as alternative to Riken or Nippon.
	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						1:59.249Nolan Allaer · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.8s+0.034s (+0.03%)	2:00.583Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 0.4s-17.775s (-12.85%)	138.4Calvin Kautz+0.1 mph (+0.1%)	+1.767squal +1.812s	101.5%qual 101.5%
1 rule change (FF: 1)1 engine · FF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components.showhide 2023-03-01 FF Add Fast Forward Part Numbers for Honda Fit Engine #33752engineaddedengineFF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24				1:57.689James 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%)			1:59.215Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 1.2s-0.348s (-0.29%)	2:18.358Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.4s-2.116s (-1.51%)	138.3Tim Kautz+2.2 mph (+1.6%)
6 rule changes (F5: 6)1 engine · 3 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. · F5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.showhide 2022-09-01 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. 2022-08-01 F5 Ensure availability of ECU for Rotax engines #32695engineaddedengineF500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU. 2022-07-01 F5 Clarify stepped exhaust header references #32743wordingwordingF500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area. 2022-06-01 F5 593 carb boot availability and oil pump clarification #32527wordingwordingF500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted. 2022-03-01 F5 E&O class name #32194otheraddedF500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2. 2022-01-01 F5 Data Box Mounting Plate #31638otheraddedF5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25				1:42.619Ryan 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 Weida			1:44.359Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.242s (-0.23%)	1:55.676Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 1.8s+11.152s (+10.67%)	141.6Nicholas Sheppard
6 rule changes (F5: 3, FF: 3)1 cars added · 4 wording · 1 other · 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. · FF block relief permitted only as needed to fit an allowed crankshaft. · FF class cylinder head now permits optional coolant bleed line pipe thread fitting to swirl tower. · FF Honda LC1 ECU supplied by HPD is permitted effective 12/1/2020 with HPD lambda sensor.showhide 2021-08-01 F5 Clarify allowable assisted shifting systems #30871wordingwordingF5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control. 2021-08-01 F5 Request to correct terminology #30976wordingwordingF5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition. 2021-06-01 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. 2021-04-01 FF Kent crankshaft clarification #30426wordingwordingFF block relief permitted only as needed to fit an allowed crankshaft. 2020-12-01 FF Allow Optional Coolant Bleed Line to Correct a Known Problem #29673otheraddedFF class cylinder head now permits optional coolant bleed line pipe thread fitting to swirl tower. 2020-12-01 FF Clarification regarding Honda LC1 ECU implementation date #29684wordingwordingFF Honda LC1 ECU supplied by HPD is permitted effective 12/1/2020 with HPD lambda sensor.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02				2:20.954Calvin Stewart · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.8s	2:21.391James Weida · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.5s	143.2Aaron Ellis			2:22.916Simon Sikes · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.6s	2:24.268Jeffrey Bartz · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 0.4s	138.1Jeffrey Bartz
10 rule changes (F5: 6, FF: 4)4 engine · 1 induction · 1 tyres & wheels · 4 wording · F500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. · FF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date clarified to pending, contingent on SCCA receiving sufficient support materials. · 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. · FF Kent Engine alternator becomes optional instead of not required. · FF permits HPD LC1 ECU with lambda sensor; E1 ECU no longer supported but existing units may continue. · FF rain tyres now allow Hoosier W3 Radial 185/60R13 front and 205/60R13 rear. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.showhide 2020-10-01 F5 Request to Update Suzuki Engine Years for F500 #29453engineaddedengineF500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. 2020-08-01 FF Clarification regarding Honda LC1 ECU implementation #29135wordingwordingFF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date clarified to pending, contingent on SCCA receiving sufficient support materials. 2020-07-01 F5 Request for Cockpit Adjustment of External Jetting Devices #28359wordingunclearF5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made. 2020-07-01 F5 Two Stroke Motors (reply to #28359 WDYT) #28816engine 2020-07-01 F5 Re letter requesting driver adjustable carb mixture #28840wordingunclearF5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling. 2020-07-01 F5 #28359 WDYT Request for Cockpit Adjustment #28875wordingunclearF5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359. 2020-04-01 FF E&O FF Kent Engine alternator language #28204engineaddedengineFF Kent Engine alternator becomes optional instead of not required. 2020-03-01 FF Honda Racing HPD low cost ECU proposal #27563engineaddedengineFF permits HPD LC1 ECU with lambda sensor; E1 ECU no longer supported but existing units may continue. 2020-03-01 FF Update rain tire designation #28443tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF rain tyres now allow Hoosier W3 Radial 185/60R13 front and 205/60R13 rear. 2020-01-01 F5 Change 600cc restrictor size #27883inductionslowerinductionF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05				1:57.361Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.8s	1:57.572Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.0s	142.8Eric McRee			1:59.563Tyler O'Connor · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.4s	2:20.474Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 6.3s	136.2Derek Ketchie
4 rule changes (F5: 1, FF: 3)1 aero · 1 engine · 1 weight · 1 wording · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs. · FF Honda Fit cylinder honing increased to 73.315mm and oversize pistons PN 13020-RB7-Z00 now permitted with matching ring packs. · FF intake manifold thermal wrap now permitted if easily removable for inspection; no coating allowed. · FF clarifies coolant and oil catch tank capacity requirements: coolant minimum one U.S. pint, oil minimum one U.S. quart per system.showhide 2019-08-31 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. 2019-02-01 FF Request for Oversize Honda Fit Pistons #25810enginefasterengineFF Honda Fit cylinder honing increased to 73.315mm and oversize pistons PN 13020-RB7-Z00 now permitted with matching ring packs. 2019-02-01 FF Heat Shield - Fit Intake #26102aeroaddedaeroFF intake manifold thermal wrap now permitted if easily removable for inspection; no coating allowed. 2019-02-01 FF Request catch cans/tanks clarification #26158wordingwordingFF clarifies coolant and oil catch tank capacity requirements: coolant minimum one U.S. pint, oil minimum one U.S. quart per system.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10				1:41.807Jeff Jorgenson · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 6.6s	1:42.491David Lapham · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 9.5s	113.3David Lapham			1:41.612Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:42.049Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.3s	115.7Denny Renfrow
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25				1:43.136Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 1.4s	1:42.860Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.6s				1:44.601Zach Holden · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 1.2s	1:44.524Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 0.5s
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19				1:28.528Calvin Stewart · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.9s	1:29.853Steven Thompson · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 4.5s				1:29.213Neil Verhagen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 2.1s	1:30.133Neil Verhagen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.4s
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21				2:01.824W. Clint McMahan · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.0s	2:03.298Matthew Strand · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.9s				2:02.489Tim Kautz · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 1.1s	2:03.383Rick Payne · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 0.8s

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of F6	Best	Latest
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.