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F6 vs SRF vs FM vs FA 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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Closest to the field: F6 100.0% of F6 Calvin Stewart, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2023 race · FA 87.4% of F6 Hans Peter, Road America Runoffs 2024 qualifying

1:201:402:002:208 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 20198 ▾20 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202020 ▾28 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 202128 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 202210 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 202310 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 202410 ▾5 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20255 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 202610 ▾F6 race best at Runoffs 2023: 1:58.816 (Calvin Stewart)F6 race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:18.840 (James Weida)F6 race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:20.255 (James Weida)F6 qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 1:57.437 (Calvin Stewart)F6 qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:19.106 (Calvin Stewart)F6 qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:18.489 (Calvin Stewart)SRF race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:16.700 (Cliff White)SRF race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:37.621 (Todd Harris)SRF race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:53.769 (Todd Harris)SRF qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:14.306 (Cliff White)SRF qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:37.344 (Mike Miserendino)SRF qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:51.573 (Thomas Kirchman)FM race best at Runoffs 2015: 1:58.029 (Joseph Burton-Harris)FM race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:27.922 (Jacob Loomis)FM race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:41.146 (Jarret Voorhies)FM race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:37.909 (Bryce Cornet)FM race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:15.816 (Bryce Cornet)FM qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 1:57.804 (Joseph Burton-Harris)FM qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:26.043 (Jacob Loomis)FM qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:41.231 (Jarret Voorhies)FM qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:37.598 (Bryce Cornet)FM qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:55.124 (Bryce Cornet)FA race best at Runoffs 2015: 1:48.162 (Tyler Hunter)FA race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:19.009 (Ryan Norman)FA race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:31.365 (Keith Grant)FA race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:29.924 (Mirl Swan)FA race best at Runoffs 2019: 1:43.107 (Dario Cangialosi)FA race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:04.746 (Spencer Brockman)FA race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:30.650 (James French)FA race best at Runoffs 2022: 1:48.507 (Alex Mayer)FA race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:01.790 (Dudley Fleck)FA race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:02.654 (Hans Peter)FA race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:03.334 (James French)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 1:47.758 (Tyler Hunter)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:14.920 (Ryan Norman)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:29.957 (Sedat Yelkin)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:28.176 (Mirl Swan)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:41.545 (Dario Cangialosi)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:04.274 (Spencer Brockman)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:29.701 (James French)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 1:44.703 (Chip Romer)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:01.560 (Hans Peter)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:00.923 (Hans Peter)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:02.513 (Dudley Fleck)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
F6SRFFMFAsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
90%95%100%8 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 20198 ▾20 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202020 ▾28 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 202128 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 202210 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 202310 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 202410 ▾5 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20255 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 202610 ▾F6 race best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of F6's (Calvin Stewart)F6 race best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of F6's (James Weida)F6 race best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of F6's (James Weida)F6 qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of F6's (Calvin Stewart)F6 qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of F6's (Calvin Stewart)F6 qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of F6's (Calvin Stewart)FA race best at Runoffs 2024: 87.7% of F6's (Dudley Fleck)FA race best at Runoffs 2026: 87.9% of F6's (James French)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 87.4% of F6's (Hans Peter)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 88.5% of F6's (Dudley Fleck)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
F6SRFFMFAsolid 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
EventF6SRFFMFA
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 20262026-09-282:18.489Calvin 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%)2:02.513Dudley Fleck · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 6.9s+1.590s (+1.31%)2:03.334James French · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.4s+0.680s (+0.55%)158.6John McAleer+1.5 mph (+1.0%)-16.921squal -15.976s87.9%qual 88.5%
10 rule changes (SRF: 3, FA: 7)3 induction · 2 engine · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 weight · 3 othershowhide
  • SRF GCR Rain/Brake Light Correction #40579suspension & brakes
  • FA Update sealed engine teardown section #40621engine
  • FA Motor Classification #40175weight
  • SRF SRF3 Spark Plugs #39899other
  • FA Pro Mazda Classification and Performance Enhancement Proposal #39411induction
  • FA Alternate Intake Manifold for MZR #38223induction
  • FA Engine Compression Rule Change Request #39302engine
  • FA Change Formula 1000 allowances #39608induction
  • FA Re-Consider USF Pro 2000 Car for Formula Atlantic Class #38783other
  • SRF Add HD Oil Cooler #38979other
Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-292:00.923Hans Peter · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.4s-0.637s (-0.52%)2:02.654Hans Peter · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 3.1s+0.864s (+0.71%)157.0Shane Kennett-3.0 mph (-1.9%)
5 rule changes (SRF: 2, FA: 3)2 tyres & wheels · 1 cars added · 2 othershowhide
  • FA Ligier JS F3 Tire Choice #38434tyres & wheels
  • SRF Driver Safety & Comfort #37966other
  • SRF Update SADEV transmission specs #37992other
  • FA Update Formula Renault 2.0 spec line notes #37853tyres & wheels
  • FA Classify FR European Championship car as spec line car in Table 2 #37658cars added
Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-012:19.106Calvin Stewart · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.3s2:18.840James Weida · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.0s147.6Calvin Stewart2:01.560Hans Peter · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.0s-2.714s (-2.18%)2:01.790Dudley Fleck · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 3.3s-2.956s (-2.37%)160.0Brandon Schwarz+9.4 mph (+6.3%)-17.050squal -17.546s87.7%qual 87.4%
10 rule changes (SRF: 10)3 suspension & brakes · 3 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 1 wording · 2 othershowhide
  • SRF Update SRF3 Air Filter Rule #36681other
  • SRF Update SRF Brake Rotor Thickness #36687suspension & brakes
  • SRF Hoosier Tire Decal Placement #36739tyres & wheels
  • SRF Protest Fee Clarification #36540wording
  • SRF Update to Letter 36619 with new Hoosier Contingency Decal Info #36624tyres & wheels
  • SRF Update Rain Tire Rule and Hoosier Decal Placement #36436tyres & wheels
  • SRF Update SRF Rain / Brake Rule #34706suspension & brakes
  • SRF Update SRF Brake Light Rule v1 #34853suspension & brakes
  • SRF SRF / SRF3 Rule Updates #35268weight
  • SRF SRF Radiator Rule Update #34805other
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-231:57.437Calvin Stewart · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 4.7s1:58.816Calvin Stewart · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 3.6s144.0Calvin Stewart
10 rule changes (SRF: 3, FA: 7)4 tyres & wheels · 2 induction · 1 engine · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 weight · 1 othershowhide
  • FA Simplify Pro Formula Mazda wheel allowance #34190tyres & wheels
  • SRF Hoosier SRF Wet Front Tire Rule Update #34189tyres & wheels
  • FA E&O - Correct Pro Formula Mazda spec line dimensional equivalent #34085tyres & wheels
  • FA Add new spec line for MSR Formula Mazda FMzR to Table 2 #34139other
  • SRF Update SRF Front W2 Rain Tire Part Number #34118tyres & wheels
  • SRF Update SRF Brake Rule #33469suspension & brakes
  • FA BDA Displacement #33431engine
  • FA Reclassify 2010-2017 Formula Renault 2.0 as a spec line car in FA #33395weight
  • FA Change Swift 016 2.3L restrictor size and minimum weight #33472induction -30 lbs
  • FA Pro Formula Mazda Dimension E&O #33160induction
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-241:44.703Chip Romer · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 4.0s+3.158s (+3.11%)1:48.507Alex Mayer · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 4.2s+5.400s (+5.24%)154.6Austin Hill-1.4 mph (-0.9%)
10 rule changes (SRF: 3, FA: 7)3 engine · 2 tyres & wheels · 2 weight · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 othershowhide
  • SRF SRF Tire Rule Update #32614tyres & wheels
  • SRF Brake, seal, and air filter clarifications #32670suspension & brakes
  • FA Update FR Americas rulebook requirement #32491engine
  • FA Clarify verification of sealed engine compliance #32522engine
  • FA Clarify Formula Lites and FR Americas sealed engine requirement #32523engine
  • FA E&O FA Transmission section #32251tyres & wheels
  • FA E&O Swift 016 2.5 liter Aero column #32363aero
  • FA Closing the Gap #31934other
  • FA Reorganize Tables 1 and 2 #31985weight
  • SRF Three Updates to SRF Rules #31523weight
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-251:29.701James French · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 2.7s-0.256s (-0.28%)1:30.650James French · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 6.1s-0.715s (-0.78%)155.5James French
28 rule changes (SRF: 6, FA: 22)8 engine · 7 weight · 2 induction · 2 removed · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 cars added · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 wording · 4 othershowhide
  • FA E&O Table 2 engine names #31085engine
  • FA Move Toyota 1800 to Table 2 #30822removed
  • FA E&O Swift 016 wheel width reference #30939tyres & wheels
  • SRF SRF Wet Tires #30849tyres & wheels
  • SRF SADEV-SRF3 Transmission #30926other
  • SRF SRF Update Maintenance, Repairs and Seals #30961engine
  • FA Update FA rules package #30717engine
  • FA Move Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc to Table 2 #30718removed
  • FA Clean up Table 2 Mazda MZR 2.0L and Honda Civic K20Z3 spec lines #30719other
  • FA E&O Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 chassis eligibility #30632other
  • SRF SRF3 Alternator Pulley #30684weight
  • FA Correct engine name in Swift 016 2.3 liter spec line #30447engine
  • FA Correct engine name in Swift 016 2.5 liter spec line #30448engine
  • FA Revise Table 1 Spec Lines and clarify application of Engine Notes #30456engine
  • FA Update Table 1 Weights for Spec Lines C, I, and K #30355weight -25 lbs
  • FA Remove redundant reference in Table 2 spec line #30366weight
  • FA Correct the name of the FR Americas car #30369wording
  • FA Clean up Spec Line D in Table 1 #30372weight
  • FA Table 2 Honda K20Z3 request #30386induction
  • FA E&O FA Intake Restrictors #30273induction
  • FA Clean up Spec Lines A and B in Table 1 #30274weight
  • FA Clean up Spec Line C in Table 1 #30275weight
  • FA Clean up Spec Lines J and L in Table 1 #30276weight
  • FA Move engine specifications to Pro Formula Mazda spec line notes #30278engine
  • FA Update F3 Americas spec line #30280other
  • SRF Mandatory identification: #30223engine
  • FA Request to classify Formula Lites Crawford FL15 #29702cars added
  • SRF SRF Shocks, Springs and Ride Height. #29688suspension & brakes
Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-022:04.274Spencer Brockman · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 2.7s2:04.746Spencer Brockman · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.4s150.6Hans Peter
20 rule changes (SRF: 5, FA: 15)4 engine · 3 tyres & wheels · 3 weight · 2 induction · 2 suspension & brakes · 1 aero · 1 removed · 4 othershowhide
  • FA Request to Adjust FB Weight for Stock Engines #29005weight
  • FA E&O permitted engine modifications #28831engine
  • FA E&O Transmissions #28832other
  • FA Swift 016 Gurney flap wicker clarification #28884aero
  • FA Remove redundant spec line in Table 1 #28720removed
  • FA E&O general engine rules #28772engine
  • SRF SRF Bump Stop Correction #27019suspension & brakes
  • FA Request higher compression ratio and prior weights for F1000 cars #28162engine
  • FA Remove redundant wheel dimension provisions #28554tyres & wheels
  • FA E&O Formula 3 spec line #28596induction
  • FA FA weight correction/clarification #28430engine
  • FA Request to merge FB into FA #25611weight
  • FA Suggestions for FB/F1000 into FA #27319other
  • FA Change Swift 016 - 2.3 liter Mazda Duratec restrictor size #27880induction
  • SRF SRF Rain / Brake Rule - BoD approved as follows #34958suspension & brakes
  • FA Move wheel dimensions from Bodywork subsection to #27493tyres & wheels
  • FA Table 2 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27640other
  • SRF SRF Tire Warmer Rule #27622tyres & wheels
  • SRF SRF / SRF3 Nose Weight Reduction #27706weight
  • SRF SRF / SRF3 Majors & Regional Class Updates #27723other
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-051:55.124Bryce Cornet · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.3s2:15.816Bryce Cornet · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 4.9s135.7Bryce Cornet1:41.545Dario Cangialosi · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.8s1:43.107Dario Cangialosi · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.8s155.9Kent Vaccaro
8 rule changes (SRF: 1, FA: 7)3 weight · 2 engine · 1 removed · 2 othershowhide
  • FA Follow up to Letter #27344 on Honda Powered FA Rules #27363removed
  • FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27305weight
  • SRF SRF Dash Windscreen Kit #27028other
  • FA Adjust Line N restrictor size and minimum weight #26691weight +30 lbs
  • FA Add data plate requirement #26707other
  • FA Request to add FA engine spec lines #26183engine
  • FA FA MZR 2.0 Engine Specification #25814engine
  • FA FA 016 weight increase #26063weight
Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-101:37.598Bryce Cornet · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 0.9s1:37.909Bryce Cornet · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.3s124.1Melvin David Kemper Jr1:28.176Mirl Swan · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 4.0s1:29.924Mirl Swan · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 2.6s144.8Antony Opheim
No rule changes on record between these events
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-251:51.573Thomas Kirchman · fastest of 50 · top 5 within 2.8s1:53.769Todd Harris · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.2s1:41.231Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.7s1:41.146Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.2s1:29.957Sedat Yelkin · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.3s1:31.365Keith Grant · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.0s
No rule changes on record between these events
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-191:37.344Mike Miserendino · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.8s1:37.621Todd Harris · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.6s1:26.043Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 3.1s1:27.922Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.7s1:14.920Ryan Norman · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 7.0s1:19.009Ryan Norman · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 4.7s
No rule changes on record between these events
Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-212:14.306Cliff White · fastest of 39 · top 5 within 1.2s2:16.700Cliff White · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 0.5s1:57.804Joseph Burton-Harris · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.3s1:58.029Joseph Burton-Harris · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.7s1:47.758Tyler Hunter · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 3.7s1:48.162Tyler Hunter · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 5.3s

By track

TrackEvents Typical % of F6 Best Latest 
Road America4100.0%2 of 4 with F6100.0%Runoffs 2024100.0%Runoffs 2026
Virginia International Raceway3100.0%1 of 3 with F6100.0%Runoffs 2023100.0%Runoffs 2023
Indianapolis Motor Speedway20 of 2 with F6
Daytona International Speedway10 of 1 with F6
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course10 of 1 with F6
Sonoma Raceway10 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.