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F6 vs FM vs F500 vs SM 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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ASB-SpecEPF6×vsF500 ×FAFCFE2FFvsFM ×FPFVFXGT1GT2GTXHPPP2vsSM ×SMXSRF3STLSTUT1T2T3T4Show 48 inactive classes

Series Runoffs Super Tour Both

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

Quickest here: F6 1:57.437 Calvin Stewart, Runoffs 2023 qualifying · FM 1:26.043 Jacob Loomis, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · SM 1:40.514 Justin Hille, Runoffs 2016 qualifying

% of F6Lap times

F6FMF500SMsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

F6FMF500SMsolid 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			FM					F500					SM
	Event	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%)											2:42.173Brett Kowalski · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 0.3s-0.938s (-0.58%)	2:42.725Francisco Barroso · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 0.2s-1.705s (-1.04%)	119.6Wyatt Couch+0.3 mph (+0.3%)	+22.470squal +23.684s	116.0%qual 117.1%
2 rule changes (SM: 2)1 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.showhide 2026-07-01 SM Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. 2026-04-01 SM 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.
	Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29														2:43.111Bobby Gossett · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 0.3s+2.005s (+1.24%)	2:44.430Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.3s+2.944s (+1.82%)	119.3Francisco Barroso-0.6 mph (-0.5%)
4 rule changes (SM: 4)3 wording · 1 other · 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. · SM tire marking rules clarified: one Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 set per Super Tour weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used tires 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.showhide 2025-06-01 SM SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. 2025-06-01 SM 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. 2025-05-01 SM Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38005wordingwordingSM tire marking rules clarified: one Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 set per Super Tour weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used tires only. 2024-12-01 SM 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.
	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											2:41.106Ethan Goulart · fastest of 49 · top 5 within 0.5s-1.103s (-0.68%)	2:41.486Brett Kowalski · fastest of 43 · top 5 within 0.3s-2.262s (-1.38%)	119.9Alex Bertagnoli-1.4 mph (-1.2%)	+22.646squal +22.000s	116.3%qual 115.8%
4 rule changes (SM: 4)1 engine · 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.showhide 2024-09-01 SM SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556engineadded · engineSM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingwordingSMX Mazda MX-5 OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR section 9.1.7.1; wording change only. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever.
	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											2:14.986Danny Steyn · fastest of 52 · top 5 within 0.1s+0.322s (+0.24%)	2:16.229Julian DaCosta · fastest of 46 · top 5 within 0.3s-2.878s (-2.07%)	120.3Jim Drago+1.1 mph (+0.9%)	+17.413squal +17.549s	114.7%qual 114.9%
1 rule change (SM: 1)1 weight · SM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore.showhide 2023-01-01 SM BOP for NB1 and NB2 #32309weightslower · weightSM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24														2:14.664Danny Steyn · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s+0.112s (+0.08%)	2:19.107Travis Wiley · fastest of 58 · top 5 within 0.9s+2.648s (+1.94%)	119.2Jonathan Neudorf-0.6 mph (-0.5%)
1 rule change (SM: 1)1 wording · SM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation.showhide 2022-04-01 SM Update GCR Section 9.1.7.3.A.1. #32217wordingwordingSM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation.
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25														1:57.695Brian Henderson · fastest of 90 · top 5 within 0.5s-0.611s (-0.52%)	1:58.837Brian Henderson · fastest of 88 · top 5 within 0.3s-0.263s (-0.22%)	119.8Kyle Greenhill
1 rule change (SM: 1)1 wording · SM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture.showhide 2021-04-01 SM Updates - Obsolete Parts & BOP Parts #30438wordingaddedSM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02														2:42.209Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 77 · top 5 within 0.5s	2:43.748Preston Pardus · fastest of 75 · top 5 within 1.0s	121.3Kyle Greenhill
2 rule changes (SM: 2)1 suspension & brakes · 1 wording · SM allows aftermarket radiators in original location with stock OEM cooling fan, and permits 1990-1997 cars to install upper radiator seal NA75-50-OK7A. · SM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure.showhide 2020-10-01 SM Radiator E&O Clarifications #29294wordingwordingSM allows aftermarket radiators in original location with stock OEM cooling fan, and permits 1990-1997 cars to install upper radiator seal NA75-50-OK7A. 2020-08-01 SM Modifications to prevent failures of Rear Brake Caliper Pin #28953suspension & brakessuspension & brakesSM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05				1:55.124Bryce Cornet · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.3s	2:15.816Bryce Cornet · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 4.9s	135.7Bryce Cornet								2:14.552Todd Buras · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s	2:16.459Elivan Goulart · fastest of 56 · top 5 within 0.4s	119.8Jim Drago
4 rule changes (SM: 4)2 wording · 2 other · SM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. · SM allows factory Mazda ECU and injector harnesses (P/N 0000-10-020E-99, 0000-10-080D-99) on 1999–2000 model year cars, unmodified. · SM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator now externally regulated only by OEM ECU or master kill switch; harness repair by splicing permitted. · SM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5.showhide 2019-03-01 SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370otheraddedSM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. 2019-02-01 SM Request 99-00 replacement Wire harnesses #25602otheraddedSM allows factory Mazda ECU and injector harnesses (P/N 0000-10-020E-99, 0000-10-080D-99) on 1999–2000 model year cars, unmodified. 2019-02-01 SM Organize and Clarify 9.1.7.C.1.o. #25913wordingwordingSM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator now externally regulated only by OEM ECU or master kill switch; harness repair by splicing permitted. 2019-02-01 SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123wordingremovedSM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10				1:37.598Bryce Cornet · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 0.9s	1:37.909Bryce Cornet · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.3s	124.1Melvin David Kemper Jr								1:54.355Ken Sutherland · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.7s	1:55.278Michael Carter · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.3s	102.2Danny Steyn
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25				1:41.231Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:41.146Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.2s									1:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s	1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19				1:26.043Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 3.1s	1:27.922Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.7s									1:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s	1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21				1:57.804Joseph Burton-Harris · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.3s	1:58.029Joseph Burton-Harris · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.7s									2:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s	2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · 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, the track and its configuration cancel out, so one figure compares across tracks and years where lap times cannot. 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.