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FA vs FE2 vs FB vs FV pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FA is each class's best lap as a share of FA'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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Series Runoffs Super Tour Both

Reference · what % is 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: FA 100.0% of FA Tyler Hunter, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · FE2 105.9% of FA Charles Russell Turner, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2022 qualifying · FB 100.5% of FA J R Osborne, Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 2018 qualifying · FV 124.1% of FA Flinn Lazier, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 2016 race

% of FALap times

FAFE2FBFVsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

FAFE2FBFVsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of FA's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker

	Event	FA			FE2					FB					FV
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FA	% of FA	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FA	% of FA	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FA	% of FA
	Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28	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%)	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%)	+8.547squal +9.813s	106.9%qual 108.0%						2:46.536Zachary Whitston · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.7s+2.435s (+1.48%)	2:45.272Brian Farnham · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.3s-1.464s (-0.88%)	117.4Rick Shields+0.2 mph (+0.1%)	+41.938squal +44.023s	134.0%qual 135.9%
8 rule changes (FA: 7, FE2: 1)3 cars added · 2 engine · 1 aero · 1 induction · 1 wording · FA sealed engine teardown: competitors no longer pay reassembly and resealing costs; stewards handle inspection per section 9.3.42. · FA Mazda 13B rotary permits one 48mm or 50mm dual-throat carburetor with 41.5mm venturi or fuel injection with 36mm SIR. · Pro Formula Mazda allows lower intake manifold unrestricted, throttle body increased to 80mm maximum. · FA MZR may use Noor P/N 0088-8-00 intake with AT Power runners; aluminum spacer minimum length 2.200 inches required. · FA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based 4-cycle engine loses maximum compression ratio 14.5:1 limit; current rules apply. · FA Formula 1000 allows carbon fiber external panels, forward-facing gaps, raises undertray to 125mm, allows eight 75×125mm rub blocks, widens diffuser to 110cm with 75mm radius transitions. · FA class adds USF Pro 2000 car as permitted model. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.showhide 2026-08-01 FA Update sealed engine teardown section #40621wordingaddedFA sealed engine teardown: competitors no longer pay reassembly and resealing costs; stewards handle inspection per section 9.3.42. 2026-06-01 FA Motor Classification #40175cars addedaddedFA Mazda 13B rotary permits one 48mm or 50mm dual-throat carburetor with 41.5mm venturi or fuel injection with 36mm SIR. 2026-02-01 FA Pro Mazda Classification and Performance Enhancement Proposal #39411enginefasterenginePro Formula Mazda allows lower intake manifold unrestricted, throttle body increased to 80mm maximum. 2026-01-01 FA Alternate Intake Manifold for MZR #38223inductionaddedinductionFA MZR may use Noor P/N 0088-8-00 intake with AT Power runners; aluminum spacer minimum length 2.200 inches required. 2026-01-01 FA Engine Compression Rule Change Request #39302enginefasterengineFA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based 4-cycle engine loses maximum compression ratio 14.5:1 limit; current rules apply. 2026-01-01 FA Change Formula 1000 allowances #39608aerofasteraeroFA Formula 1000 allows carbon fiber external panels, forward-facing gaps, raises undertray to 125mm, allows eight 75×125mm rub blocks, widens diffuser to 110cm with 75mm radius transitions. 2025-11-01 FA Re-Consider USF Pro 2000 Car for Formula Atlantic Class #38783cars addedaddedFA class adds USF Pro 2000 car as permitted model. 2025-10-01 FE2 FE & FE2 Bubble Tail #38978cars addedaddedFE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.
	Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29	2:00.923Hans 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%)	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%)	+10.685squal +11.552s	108.7%qual 109.6%						2:44.101Andrew Abbott · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.3s+1.458s (+0.90%)	2:46.736Zachary Whitston · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 0.6s+1.902s (+1.15%)	117.2Zachary Whitston+0.7 mph (+0.6%)	+44.082squal +43.178s	135.9%qual 135.7%
4 rule changes (FA: 3, FE2: 1)1 cars added · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 wording · 1 other · FA Ligier JS F3 front tires change to Hoosier 240/580R13 MS, rear to 300/590R13 MS. · FE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook. · FA Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) spec notes clarified: engine sealed, manual compliance required, tyre choice unrestricted, no alterations except repairs. · FA adds Formula Regional European Championship Tatuus F.3 T-318 or FR-19 as spec line car in Table 2.showhide 2025-07-01 FA Ligier JS F3 Tire Choice #38434tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFA Ligier JS F3 front tires change to Hoosier 240/580R13 MS, rear to 300/590R13 MS. 2025-04-01 FE2 Driver Safety & Comfort #37965otheraddedFE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook. 2025-03-01 FA Update Formula Renault 2.0 spec line notes #37853wordingwordingFA Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) spec notes clarified: engine sealed, manual compliance required, tyre choice unrestricted, no alterations except repairs. 2025-02-01 FA Classify FR European Championship car as spec line car in Table 2 #37658cars addedaddedFA adds Formula Regional European Championship Tatuus F.3 T-318 or FR-19 as spec line car in Table 2.
	Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01	2:01.560Hans 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%)	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%)	+10.958squal +9.946s	109.0%qual 108.2%						2:42.643Andrew Whitston · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.351s (-0.82%)	2:44.834Andrew Abbott · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.9s-0.982s (-0.59%)	116.5Brian Farnham-0.7 mph (-0.6%)	+43.044squal +41.083s	135.3%qual 133.8%
2 rule changes (FV: 2)2 wording · FV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side. · FV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.showhide 2024-10-01 FV Disc Brakes #36822wordingwordingFV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side. 2023-12-01 FV FV Wheel Bearing Clarification #35150wordingwordingFV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23				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%)								2:15.639Andrew Whitston · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 1.4s+0.523s (+0.39%)	2:16.611Andrew Abbott · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.482s (-1.07%)	115.6Brian Farnham-0.2 mph (-0.2%)
7 rule changes (FA: 7)1 cars added · 1 induction · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 2 wording · 1 other · FA Pro Formula Mazda front wheel width minimum raised to 10 inches, rear to 14 minimum and 15 maximum. · FA Pro Formula Mazda maximum bodywork width behind front wheels increases to 51.97 inches, from 51.17 inches. · FA MSR Formula Mazda FMzR added to Table 2 classification. · Unable to complete: rule text does not show the spec line to be added to FA Table 1 for BDA displacement. · Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) reclassified from FX to FA spec line; minimum weight reduced 1300 to 1280 lbs, restrictor removed. · FA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor increases to 32mm, minimum weight drops to 1420 lbs. · Pro Formula Mazda allows street or bridge port, unmodified OEM lower intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, wing height to 99cm, bodywork width to 132cm.showhide 2023-06-01 FA Simplify Pro Formula Mazda wheel allowance #34190tyres & wheelsslowertyres & wheelsFA Pro Formula Mazda front wheel width minimum raised to 10 inches, rear to 14 minimum and 15 maximum. 2023-05-01 FA E&O - Correct Pro Formula Mazda spec line dimensional equivalent #34085wordingwordingFA Pro Formula Mazda maximum bodywork width behind front wheels increases to 51.97 inches, from 51.17 inches. 2023-05-01 FA Add new spec line for MSR Formula Mazda FMzR to Table 2 #34139cars addedaddedFA MSR Formula Mazda FMzR added to Table 2 classification. 2023-01-01 FA BDA Displacement #33431otherunclearUnable to complete: rule text does not show the spec line to be added to FA Table 1 for BDA displacement. 2022-12-01 FA Reclassify 2010-2017 Formula Renault 2.0 as a spec line car in FA #33395weightfasterweightFormula Renault 2.0 (10-17) reclassified from FX to FA spec line; minimum weight reduced 1300 to 1280 lbs, restrictor removed. 2022-12-01 FA Change Swift 016 2.3L restrictor size and minimum weight #33472induction -30 lbsfasterinductionFA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor increases to 32mm, minimum weight drops to 1420 lbs. 2022-10-01 FA Pro Formula Mazda Dimension E&O #33160wordingwordingPro Formula Mazda allows street or bridge port, unmodified OEM lower intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, wing height to 99cm, bodywork width to 132cm.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24	1:44.703Chip 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%)	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%)	+23.538squal +6.150s	121.7%qual 105.9%						2:15.116Brian Farnham · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.596s (-0.44%)	2:18.093Andrew Whitston · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 1.2s-0.196s (-0.14%)	115.8Jonathan Weisheit+1.1 mph (+0.9%)	+29.586squal +30.413s	127.3%qual 129.0%
11 rule changes (FA: 7, FV: 4)3 engine · 1 cars added · 7 wording · FA Ligier JS F3 must comply with FR Americas rules; competitors need current FR Americas Championship Sporting Regulations, Onroak manual, and HPD engine specs. · FA sealed engines now require full inspection by stewards; competitor pays all reassembly and resealing costs. · FA Formula Lites FL15 and FR Americas Ligier JS F3 engine sealing requirements clarified with regulatory references. · FA: transverse gearbox shafts prohibited except final drive and motorcycle gearbox in Formula 1000. · FA Swift 016 2.5 liter aero spec now references 2.3 liter notes instead of N notes. · FA Pro Formula Mazda now allows street port or bridge port; porting was previously not permitted. · FV connecting rod options expanded to include BrianCrower part BC6417 and Newland Group part 4M113077. · FV connecting rods minimum weight 425.0 grams, center-to-center length 130 +0.10/-0.25 mm; Crower, BrianCrower, Newland Group parts allowed if meeting specs. · FA adds Honda K20Z3 2.0L at 1350 lbs and Mazda MZR 2.0L at 1300 lbs; removes 4A-GE 1.8L and MZR 2.0L from Table 2; raises 1615cc baseline to 1250 lbs. · FV Crower connecting rods SP93280B and BC6417 allowed as direct replacement, must meet OEM minimum weight. · FV allows Crower SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods connecting rods as direct replacements, matching OEM minimum weight.showhide 2022-05-01 FA Update FR Americas rulebook requirement #32491wordingwordingFA Ligier JS F3 must comply with FR Americas rules; competitors need current FR Americas Championship Sporting Regulations, Onroak manual, and HPD engine specs. 2022-05-01 FA Clarify verification of sealed engine compliance #32522wordingwordingFA sealed engines now require full inspection by stewards; competitor pays all reassembly and resealing costs. 2022-05-01 FA Clarify Formula Lites and FR Americas sealed engine requirement #32523wordingwordingFA Formula Lites FL15 and FR Americas Ligier JS F3 engine sealing requirements clarified with regulatory references. 2022-04-01 FA E&O FA Transmission section #32251wordingwordingFA: transverse gearbox shafts prohibited except final drive and motorcycle gearbox in Formula 1000. 2022-04-01 FA E&O Swift 016 2.5 liter Aero column #32363wordingwordingFA Swift 016 2.5 liter aero spec now references 2.3 liter notes instead of N notes. 2022-03-01 FA Closing the Gap #31934enginefasterengineFA Pro Formula Mazda now allows street port or bridge port; porting was previously not permitted. 2022-03-01 FV Connecting Rod Update Request for 9.1.1.C Formula Vee (FV) 5.C.6 #32160engineaddedengineFV connecting rod options expanded to include BrianCrower part BC6417 and Newland Group part 4M113077. 2022-03-01 FV E&O clarification of connecting rod center-to-center length #32183wordingwordingFV connecting rods minimum weight 425.0 grams, center-to-center length 130 +0.10/-0.25 mm; Crower, BrianCrower, Newland Group parts allowed if meeting specs. 2022-02-01 FA Reorganize Tables 1 and 2 #31985cars addedaddedFA adds Honda K20Z3 2.0L at 1350 lbs and Mazda MZR 2.0L at 1300 lbs; removes 4A-GE 1.8L and MZR 2.0L from Table 2; raises 1615cc baseline to 1250 lbs. 2022-01-01 FV Update direct replacement connecting rod information #31843wordingwordingFV Crower connecting rods SP93280B and BC6417 allowed as direct replacement, must meet OEM minimum weight. 2021-12-01 FV Formula V Connecting Rod Replacement #31448engineaddedengineFV allows Crower SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods connecting rods as direct replacements, matching OEM minimum weight.
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25	1:29.701James 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	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	+6.005squal +6.694s	106.6%qual 107.5%						1:57.479Andrew Whitston · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.8s+1.720s (+1.49%)	1:57.234Alex Scaler · fastest of 47 · top 5 within 1.0s+1.311s (+1.13%)	124.0Mark Edwards	+26.584squal +27.778s	129.3%qual 131.0%
22 rule changes (FA: 22)5 cars added · 3 engine · 1 induction · 1 weight · 11 wording · 1 other · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 engine name shortened to Mazda MZR; Honda Civic K20Z3 name clarified. · Toyota 1800 moves from FA Table 1 to FA Table 2 Spec Line Cars. · FA Swift 016 Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec wheel width spec clarified: front 10, rear 14 min & 15 max inches. · FA rule text reorganized: purpose-built and ex-pro cars moved to Table 1, spec line cars to Table 2, with clarified engine note applicability. · FA Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc moved from Table 1 to Table 2. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0L and Honda Civic K20Z3 change from 5-speed sequential to 5-speed. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 limited to Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014 chassis; Honda Civic K20Z3 removes Swift 016 chassis. · FA Swift 016 2.3 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. · FA Swift 016 2.5 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. · FA removes four spec lines (E–H); spec line D changes from Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR 2500 to Honda B16 1615, loses 29mm restrictor, weight 1400 to 1175 lbs. · FA Spec Lines C, I, K weights adjusted: C to 1175 lbs, I to 1175 lbs, K to 1175 lbs. · FA purpose-built and ex-Pro Atlantic cars remove sequential trans. 25 lb penalty redundant reference. · FA Ligier car name corrected to FR Americas Ligier JS F3. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR Spec Line D clarifies valve specification to 4 per cylinder, no performance change. · FA Honda Civic K20Z3 intake manifold and throttle body now may use AT Power Direct-To-Head 45mm individual throttle bodies PN 102-104-00020 as alternative. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR intake restrictor reduced from 32mm to 30mm SIR; Swift 016 2.5 Mazda restrictor reduced from 35mm to 33mm SIR. · FA Toyota 4A-GE Spec Lines A and B: engine designation and valve configuration clarified, weights and displacement unchanged. · FA Ford BD Series engine displacement increases from 1600 cc to 1615 cc; minimum weight stays 1200 lbs. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR and Honda B16 engines both now limited to 1615cc displacement; both lose NA restrictor requirement. · Pro Formula Mazda engine specifications moved from Table 1 to Table 2 spec line notes; no performance changes. · Formula Lites Crawford FL15 added to FA classification effective 2021-01-01.showhide 2021-09-01 FA E&O Table 2 engine names #31085wordingwordingFA Mazda MZR 2.0 engine name shortened to Mazda MZR; Honda Civic K20Z3 name clarified. 2021-08-01 FA Move Toyota 1800 to Table 2 #30822cars addedcars addedToyota 1800 moves from FA Table 1 to FA Table 2 Spec Line Cars. 2021-08-01 FA E&O Swift 016 wheel width reference #30939wordingwordingFA Swift 016 Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec wheel width spec clarified: front 10, rear 14 min & 15 max inches. 2021-07-01 FA Update FA rules package #30717wordingwordingFA rule text reorganized: purpose-built and ex-pro cars moved to Table 1, spec line cars to Table 2, with clarified engine note applicability. 2021-07-01 FA Move Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc to Table 2 #30718cars addedaddedFA Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc moved from Table 1 to Table 2. 2021-07-01 FA Clean up Table 2 Mazda MZR 2.0L and Honda Civic K20Z3 spec lines #30719wordingwordingFA Mazda MZR 2.0L and Honda Civic K20Z3 change from 5-speed sequential to 5-speed. 2021-06-01 FA E&O Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 chassis eligibility #30632cars addedremovedcars addedFA Mazda MZR 2.0 limited to Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014 chassis; Honda Civic K20Z3 removes Swift 016 chassis. 2021-05-01 FA Correct engine name in Swift 016 2.3 liter spec line #30447wordingwordingFA Swift 016 2.3 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. 2021-05-01 FA Correct engine name in Swift 016 2.5 liter spec line #30448wordingwordingFA Swift 016 2.5 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. 2021-05-01 FA Revise Table 1 Spec Lines and clarify application of Engine Notes #30456cars addedfastercars addedFA removes four spec lines (E–H); spec line D changes from Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR 2500 to Honda B16 1615, loses 29mm restrictor, weight 1400 to 1175 lbs. 2021-04-01 FA Update Table 1 Weights for Spec Lines C, I, and K #30355weight -25 lbsfasterweightFA Spec Lines C, I, K weights adjusted: C to 1175 lbs, I to 1175 lbs, K to 1175 lbs. 2021-04-01 FA Remove redundant reference in Table 2 spec line #30366wordingwordingFA purpose-built and ex-Pro Atlantic cars remove sequential trans. 25 lb penalty redundant reference. 2021-04-01 FA Correct the name of the FR Americas car #30369wordingwordingFA Ligier car name corrected to FR Americas Ligier JS F3. 2021-04-01 FA Clean up Spec Line D in Table 1 #30372wordingwordingFA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR Spec Line D clarifies valve specification to 4 per cylinder, no performance change. 2021-04-01 FA Table 2 Honda K20Z3 request #30386engineaddedengineFA Honda Civic K20Z3 intake manifold and throttle body now may use AT Power Direct-To-Head 45mm individual throttle bodies PN 102-104-00020 as alternative. 2021-03-01 FA E&O FA Intake Restrictors #30273inductionslowerinductionFA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR intake restrictor reduced from 32mm to 30mm SIR; Swift 016 2.5 Mazda restrictor reduced from 35mm to 33mm SIR. 2021-03-01 FA Clean up Spec Lines A and B in Table 1 #30274wordingwordingFA Toyota 4A-GE Spec Lines A and B: engine designation and valve configuration clarified, weights and displacement unchanged. 2021-03-01 FA Clean up Spec Line C in Table 1 #30275enginefasterengineFA Ford BD Series engine displacement increases from 1600 cc to 1615 cc; minimum weight stays 1200 lbs. 2021-03-01 FA Clean up Spec Lines J and L in Table 1 #30276engineengineFA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR and Honda B16 engines both now limited to 1615cc displacement; both lose NA restrictor requirement. 2021-03-01 FA Move engine specifications to Pro Formula Mazda spec line notes #30278wordingwordingPro Formula Mazda engine specifications moved from Table 1 to Table 2 spec line notes; no performance changes. 2021-03-01 FA Update F3 Americas spec line #30280other 2021-01-01 FA Request to classify Formula Lites Crawford FL15 #29702cars addedaddedFormula Lites Crawford FL15 added to FA classification effective 2021-01-01.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02	2:04.274Spencer Brockman · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 2.7s	2:04.746Spencer Brockman · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.4s	150.6Hans Peter	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	+8.525squal +8.532s	106.8%qual 106.9%						2:43.994Hunter Phelps-Barron · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.6s	2:45.816Alex Scaler · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 1.5s	117.1Hunter Phelps-Barron	+41.070squal +39.720s	132.9%qual 132.0%
23 rule changes (FA: 15, FE2: 2, FV: 6)6 tyres & wheels · 3 engine · 2 cars added · 1 induction · 1 weight · 9 wording · 1 other · FE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed. · FA stock engine weight adjustment request denied; modified engines now permitted in FA. · FV now permits 4 bolt wheels in addition to existing specifications. · FV now allows 4-bolt pattern wheels in addition to existing specifications. · FA engine modifications clarified: bore/stroke/flywheel unrestricted within displacement limits, distributor/ignition installation restricted, compression ratio machining allowed, table references updated. · FA transmissions limited to five forward speeds and operational reverse unless Table 2 notes otherwise. · FA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec: clarify Gurney flap wording, dimensions and allowed locations unchanged. · FA removes Volkswagen 1835cc SOHC engine specification line from Table 1. · FA engine rules clarify that blocks and heads must be OEM unless the tables note otherwise; wording only. · FA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engines gain maximum compression ratio of 14.5:1, up from 13.5:1. · FA removes Ex-FSV wheel width rules, all cars now front ten inches, rear fourteen to fifteen inches. · FA Formula 3 permitted engine years extended from 1997–2008 to 1997–2017. · FA Table 1 engine notes now apply only to Table 1, not Table E; FA Table 2 Pro Formula Mazda engine references Table 1 specs. · FV rain tyre changes to Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 WET or W3. · Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine up to 1000cc added to FA with unrestricted throttle bodies and ECUs. · unclear · FA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor reduced from 33mm to 31mm SIR. · FV allows non-spec Hoosier tyres at Regional races only; Majors, Super Tour, and Runoffs require spec tyres from 1/1/2020. · Formula Vee now allows 22.5 x 5.5 x 15 rear tires on front axle; rain tire mandated as Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 from 1/1/2020. · FA wheel diameter and width specifications moved from Bodywork subsection to General section. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 engine use restricted to Ralt RT40, Ralt RT41, and Swift 014 chassis only. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. · FV wheels may now be 15-inch 4.5J steel VW with same 5-bolt pattern as standard 4J, within track limits.showhide 2020-09-01 FE2 FE/FE2 Oil Cooler #29293wordingwordingFE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed. 2020-07-01 FA Request to Adjust FB Weight for Stock Engines #29005wordingunclearFA stock engine weight adjustment request denied; modified engines now permitted in FA. 2020-07-01 FV Support for Recommended Item - 4 bolt wheels in FV #29084cars addedaddedFV now permits 4 bolt wheels in addition to existing specifications. 2020-07-01 FV Support for 4-bolt pattern wheels #28955 #29118tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV now allows 4-bolt pattern wheels in addition to existing specifications. 2020-06-01 FA E&O permitted engine modifications #28831wordingwordingFA engine modifications clarified: bore/stroke/flywheel unrestricted within displacement limits, distributor/ignition installation restricted, compression ratio machining allowed, table references updated. 2020-06-01 FA E&O Transmissions #28832wordingwordingFA transmissions limited to five forward speeds and operational reverse unless Table 2 notes otherwise. 2020-06-01 FA Swift 016 Gurney flap wicker clarification #28884wordingwordingFA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec: clarify Gurney flap wording, dimensions and allowed locations unchanged. 2020-05-01 FA Remove redundant spec line in Table 1 #28720engineremovedengineFA removes Volkswagen 1835cc SOHC engine specification line from Table 1. 2020-05-01 FA E&O general engine rules #28772wordingwordingFA engine rules clarify that blocks and heads must be OEM unless the tables note otherwise; wording only. 2020-04-01 FA Request higher compression ratio and prior weights for F1000 cars #28162enginefasterengineFA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engines gain maximum compression ratio of 14.5:1, up from 13.5:1. 2020-04-01 FA Remove redundant wheel dimension provisions #28554tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFA removes Ex-FSV wheel width rules, all cars now front ten inches, rear fourteen to fifteen inches. 2020-04-01 FA E&O Formula 3 spec line #28596engineaddedengineFA Formula 3 permitted engine years extended from 1997–2008 to 1997–2017. 2020-03-01 FA FA weight correction/clarification #28430wordingwordingFA Table 1 engine notes now apply only to Table 1, not Table E; FA Table 2 Pro Formula Mazda engine references Table 1 specs. 2020-03-01 FV Update rain tire designation #28444tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFV rain tyre changes to Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 WET or W3. 2020-01-01 FA Request to merge FB into FA #25611cars addedaddedFormula 1000 motorcycle-based engine up to 1000cc added to FA with unrestricted throttle bodies and ECUs. 2020-01-01 FA Suggestions for FB/F1000 into FA #27319otherunclearunclear 2020-01-01 FA Change Swift 016 - 2.3 liter Mazda Duratec restrictor size #27880inductionslowerinductionFA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor reduced from 33mm to 31mm SIR. 2020-01-01 FV FV Allow non-spec tire in Regional competition #26284tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV allows non-spec Hoosier tyres at Regional races only; Majors, Super Tour, and Runoffs require spec tyres from 1/1/2020. 2020-01-01 FV Request to Allow Rear Tires on the Front of Formula Vee #26537tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFormula Vee now allows 22.5 x 5.5 x 15 rear tires on front axle; rain tire mandated as Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 from 1/1/2020. 2019-12-01 FA Move wheel dimensions from Bodywork subsection to #27493wordingwordingFA wheel diameter and width specifications moved from Bodywork subsection to General section. 2019-12-01 FA Table 2 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27640wordingwordingFA Mazda MZR 2.0 engine use restricted to Ralt RT40, Ralt RT41, and Swift 014 chassis only. 2019-12-01 FE2 FE / FE2 Update Rules #27624weightslowerweightFE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. 2019-12-01 FV Clarification on Wheel Bolt Pattern #27603tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV wheels may now be 15-inch 4.5J steel VW with same 5-bolt pattern as standard 4J, within track limits.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05	1:41.545Dario Cangialosi · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.8s	1:43.107Dario Cangialosi · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.8s	155.9Kent Vaccaro	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	+9.047squal +9.517s	108.8%qual 109.4%	1:54.469Pete Frost · only car	1:57.688Pete Frost · only car	145.9Pete Frost	+14.581squal +12.924s	114.1%qual 112.7%	2:15.712Andrew Whitston · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 1.5s	2:18.289Zachary Whitston · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.4s	114.8Roger Siebenaler	+35.182squal +34.167s	134.1%qual 133.6%
13 rule changes (FA: 7, FV: 6)3 weight · 2 engine · 1 removed · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 4 wording · 1 other · FA Honda Civic K20Z3 engine for Swift 014 and 016 chassis consolidated to single spec line with 1350 lbs minimum weight. · FV exhaust exit opening repositioned: minimum one inch, maximum four inches behind rear body. · FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 piston minimum weight drops from 320g to 280g; maximum dome height limit removed. · FV allows fifteen-inch steel wheels at 4J or 4.5J width, standard VW sedan or within track dimensions. · FA Line N minimum weight raised to 1375 lbs. · FV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches. · FA cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs. · FV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed. · FV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed. · FA Formula 3 car transmission rules clarified: up to 6 forward gears, limited-slip differential, sequential removed, 25 lb penalty deleted. · FA Swift 014-Mazda MZR 2.0 engine no longer sealed by Elite Engines; block, crank, rods, head, cams, manifold now specified with part numbers and dimensions. · FA Swift 016 Mazda 2.3 and 2.5 liter minimum weight increases 30 lbs to 1450. · FV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text.showhide 2019-10-01 FA Follow up to Letter #27344 on Honda Powered FA Rules #27363removedremovedFA Honda Civic K20Z3 engine for Swift 014 and 016 chassis consolidated to single spec line with 1350 lbs minimum weight. 2019-10-01 FV Allowed Modifications E&O #27398wordingwordingFV exhaust exit opening repositioned: minimum one inch, maximum four inches behind rear body. 2019-08-31 FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27305enginefasterengineFA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 piston minimum weight drops from 320g to 280g; maximum dome height limit removed. 2019-08-31 FV E&O Wheels #27230tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV allows fifteen-inch steel wheels at 4J or 4.5J width, standard VW sedan or within track dimensions. 2019-05-31 FA Adjust Line N restrictor size and minimum weight #26691weight +30 lbsslowerweightFA Line N minimum weight raised to 1375 lbs. 2019-05-31 FV Exhaust termination rule E&O #26702wordingwordingFV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches. 2019-05-01 FA Add data plate requirement #26707otheraddedFA cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs. 2019-05-01 FV E&O Dimensions #26674suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed. 2019-04-01 FV Request to clarify Disc Brake rules bearing retainer & weights #26262weightslowerweightFV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed. 2019-03-01 FA Request to add FA engine spec lines #26183wordingwordingFA Formula 3 car transmission rules clarified: up to 6 forward gears, limited-slip differential, sequential removed, 25 lb penalty deleted. 2019-02-01 FA FA MZR 2.0 Engine Specification #25814engineengineFA Swift 014-Mazda MZR 2.0 engine no longer sealed by Elite Engines; block, crank, rods, head, cams, manifold now specified with part numbers and dimensions. 2019-02-01 FA FA 016 weight increase #26063weightslowerweightFA Swift 016 Mazda 2.3 and 2.5 liter minimum weight increases 30 lbs to 1450. 2019-02-01 FV FV Intake Manifold Clarification #26008wordingwordingFV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10	1:28.176Mirl Swan · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 4.0s	1:29.924Mirl Swan · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 2.6s	144.8Antony Opheim	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	+5.639squal +6.864s	106.3%qual 107.8%	1:28.612J R Osborne · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 3.3s	1:31.189J R Osborne · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 3.7s	140.5J R Osborne	+1.265squal +0.436s	101.4%qual 100.5%	1:52.637Skip Streets · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 1.6s	1:53.639Alex Scaler · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.4s	106.3Skip Streets	+23.715squal +24.461s	126.4%qual 127.7%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25	1:29.957Sedat Yelkin · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.3s	1:31.365Keith Grant · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.0s							1:33.746Gary Hickman · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 3.3s	1:33.702Alex Mayer · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 3.0s		+2.337squal +3.789s	102.6%qual 104.2%	1:55.759Michael Varacins · fastest of 39 · top 5 within 1.0s	1:55.923Michael Varacins · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 1.3s		+24.558squal +25.802s	126.9%qual 128.7%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19	1:14.920Ryan Norman · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 7.0s	1:19.009Ryan Norman · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 4.7s							1:19.886Alex Mayer · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.5s	1:21.015Jeremy Hill · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.2s		+2.006squal +4.966s	102.5%qual 106.6%	1:37.942Alex Scaler · fastest of 41 · top 5 within 0.3s	1:38.066Flinn Lazier · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 0.7s		+19.057squal +23.022s	124.1%qual 130.7%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21	1:47.758Tyler Hunter · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 3.7s	1:48.162Tyler Hunter · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 5.3s							1:50.711J R Osborne · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.1s	1:51.616J R Osborne · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.1s		+3.454squal +2.953s	103.2%qual 102.7%	2:21.167Roger Siebenaler · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.8s	2:21.142Andrew Whitston · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.1s		+32.980squal +33.409s	130.5%qual 131.0%

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of FA	Best	Latest
Road America	4	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2020	100.0%Runoffs 2026
Virginia International Raceway	3	100.0%2 of 3 with FA	100.0%Runoffs 2019	100.0%Runoffs 2022
Indianapolis Motor Speedway	2	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2017	100.0%Runoffs 2021
Daytona International Speedway	1	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2015	100.0%Runoffs 2015
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course	1	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2016	100.0%Runoffs 2016
Sonoma Raceway	1	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2018	100.0%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 FA'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.