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FE2 vs STL vs FM vs SMX pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FE2 is each class's best lap as a share of FE2'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

Quickest here: FE2 1:35.040 Flinn Lazier, Runoffs 2018 qualifying · STL 1:35.439 John Schmitt, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · FM 1:26.043 Jacob Loomis, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · SMX 2:11.435 Nathan Nicholson, Runoffs 2023 qualifying

% of FE2Lap times

FE2STLFMSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

FE2STLFMSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of FE2's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker

	Event	FE2			STL					FM					SMX
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FE2	% of FE2	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FE2	% of FE2	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FE2	% of FE2
	Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28	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%)	2:30.537Derek Ketchie · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.9s-1.528s (-1.00%)	2:30.657Danny Steyn · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.6s-1.470s (-0.97%)	134.8Mike Taylor+2.6 mph (+2.0%)	+18.776squal +18.211s	114.2%qual 113.8%						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%)	+24.533squal +24.146s	118.6%qual 118.2%
7 rule changes (FE2: 1, STL: 4, SMX: 2)3 cars added · 1 weight · 2 wording · 1 other · SM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. · STL removes Mazda MX-5 Cup entirely; renames Spec MX5 Challenge to Spec MX5; renames Global Cup to MX-5 Cup (16-18); removes Global Cup (2019). · STL, STU weight calculation procedure clarified: positive percentages added first, negative subtracted second, then fixed weights applied. · SM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c. · STL adds Mazda BP 1.6, 1600cc, minimum weight 2160 lbs. · STL minimum weights increase across all engine sizes, 1300cc to 1850cc up to 195–250 lbs. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.showhide 2026-07-01 SMX Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. 2026-07-01 STL Spec Line Clean Up #40344cars addedremovedcars addedSTL removes Mazda MX-5 Cup entirely; renames Spec MX5 Challenge to Spec MX5; renames Global Cup to MX-5 Cup (16-18); removes Global Cup (2019). 2026-06-01 STL Calculating Weight #40224wordingwordingSTL, STU weight calculation procedure clarified: positive percentages added first, negative subtracted second, then fixed weights applied. 2026-04-01 SMX 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. 2026-04-01 STL Classifications #39885cars addedaddedSTL adds Mazda BP 1.6, 1600cc, minimum weight 2160 lbs. 2026-01-01 STL Weight adjustment for STL #39579weightslowerweightSTL minimum weights increase across all engine sizes, 1300cc to 1850cc up to 195–250 lbs. 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	2:12.475Franklin 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%)	2:32.065Jose Osiris Pena · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.4s+2.002s (+1.33%)	2:32.127Jose Osiris Pena · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.4s+1.882s (+1.25%)	132.2Jon Sewell-2.1 mph (-1.5%)	+18.788squal +19.590s	114.1%qual 114.8%						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%)	+23.752squal +23.757s	117.8%qual 117.9%
9 rule changes (FE2: 1, STL: 3, SMX: 5)1 cars added · 1 weight · 5 wording · 2 other · Lotus Evora GT4 minimum weight drops to 2700 lbs; Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs; Elise SC and Exige SC to 2450–2550 lbs. · 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. · STL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1; mandatory component spec list removed, alternative tires only allowed. · FE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook. · 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. · STL STU Mazda Miata alternate front hubs Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1 approved.showhide 2025-08-01 STL Lotus Weight Reduction #38772weight -50 lbsfasterweightLotus Evora GT4 minimum weight drops to 2700 lbs; Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs; Elise SC and Exige SC to 2450–2550 lbs. 2025-06-01 SMX SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. 2025-06-01 SMX 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 SMX Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38004wordingwordingSMX 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. 2025-05-01 SMX SMX Data Submission Timeframe #38039wordingwordingSMX competitors must submit AiM data files within 60 minutes instead of 30 after timed sessions. 2025-05-01 STL E&O: SMX Allowance in STL #37945wordingunclearSTL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1; mandatory component spec list removed, alternative tires only allowed. 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. 2024-12-01 SMX 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. 2024-12-01 STL Request to Remove Miata Hubs from General category #37138cars addedaddedSTL STU Mazda Miata alternate front hubs Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1 approved.
	Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01	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%)	2:30.063Joe Moser · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 3.7s-1.357s (-0.90%)	2:30.245Joe Moser · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 4.2s-1.870s (-1.23%)	134.3Joe Moser+1.3 mph (+1.0%)	+17.497squal +18.557s	113.2%qual 114.1%						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	+23.530squal +24.145s	117.7%qual 118.4%
8 rule changes (STL: 4, SMX: 4)3 engine · 1 aero · 1 weight · 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. · STL and STU now permit electric power steering pumps, OEM electric-assisted steering, or column-mounted electric steering assist systems. · STL normally aspirated minimum weights reduced: 1900cc to 2540 lbs, 1950cc to 2583 lbs, 2000cc to 2625 lbs; short-wheelbase FWD adds 1.25%; Honda B16/B17/B18C1 throttle to 51mm, B18C Type R and Mazda MZR to 50mm. · STL Mazda 12A: 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves may no longer be removed or disabled. · STL 79-85 RX7 12A now allows auto-type 2 bbl carburetor with 42mm choke on dual-y manifold, not just stock Nikki.showhide 2024-09-01 SMX 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 SMX Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556engineaddedengineSM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01. 2024-09-01 SMX 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 SMX Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever. 2024-02-01 STL ST Electric-Assisted Steering Systems #35066aeroaddedaeroSTL and STU now permit electric power steering pumps, OEM electric-assisted steering, or column-mounted electric steering assist systems. 2024-02-01 STL BOP Adjustments #35112weightfasterweightSTL normally aspirated minimum weights reduced: 1900cc to 2540 lbs, 1950cc to 2583 lbs, 2000cc to 2625 lbs; short-wheelbase FWD adds 1.25%; Honda B16/B17/B18C1 throttle to 51mm, B18C Type R and Mazda MZR to 50mm. 2024-02-01 STL Mazda 12A #35320engineremovedengineSTL Mazda 12A: 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves may no longer be removed or disabled. 2024-01-01 STL Alternate Carburetor Request for 79-85 RX7 12a #35181engineaddedengineSTL 79-85 RX7 12A now allows auto-type 2 bbl carburetor with 42mm choke on dual-y manifold, not just stock Nikki.
	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%)	2:05.779Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 3.4s+0.305s (+0.24%)	2:06.682Joe Moser · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.5s-1.150s (-0.90%)	131.8Danny Steyn+0.1 mph (+0.1%)	+15.584squal +15.114s	114.0%qual 113.7%						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	+21.518squal +20.770s	119.4%qual 118.8%
2 rule changes (STL: 2)1 cars added · 1 wording · STL ITA and ITS RX7, and ITS/ITA/ITB/ITC 1985+ models clarified to require tires per 9.1.4.2. · Spec MX5 in STL allows ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6, wheels 17x8, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17 tyres, or alternatives on 17x7 per rules.showhide 2023-06-01 STL Clarify STL table B - IT spec notes on Tires #34187wordingwordingSTL ITA and ITS RX7, and ITS/ITA/ITB/ITC 1985+ models clarified to require tires per 9.1.4.2. 2023-01-01 STL Spec MX5 in STL #33473cars addedaddedSpec MX5 in STL allows ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6, wheels 17x8, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17 tyres, or alternatives on 17x7 per rules.
	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%)	2:05.474Danny Steyn · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.729s (-1.36%)	2:07.832Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.9s+0.559s (+0.44%)	131.7Trever Degioanni-3.2 mph (-2.3%)	-4.213squal +14.621s	96.8%qual 113.2%
5 rule changes (STL: 5)1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 2 wording · STU single throttle body weight reduction removed; minimum weights revised down to 2990 lbs at 3000cc from 3300 lbs. · STL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must now conform to section 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels. · STL/STU intake manifold and cylinder head porting clarified as free; intake and exhaust porting wording removed. · STL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm. · STL 79-85 RX7 12A allows emissions removal and jet correction on stock Nikki carb.showhide 2022-03-01 STL Single TB Weight Modifiers #31449weightfasterweightSTU single throttle body weight reduction removed; minimum weights revised down to 2990 lbs at 3000cc from 3300 lbs. 2022-03-01 STL Improved Touring Tires #32063tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsSTL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must now conform to section 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels. 2022-01-01 STL Throttling Device Clarification #31323wordingwordingSTL/STU intake manifold and cylinder head porting clarified as free; intake and exhaust porting wording removed. 2022-01-01 STL Mazda Renesis Restriction #31467enginefasterengineSTL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm. 2022-01-01 STL Clarification of 79-85 RX7 Spec line #31621wordingwordingSTL 79-85 RX7 12A allows emissions removal and jet correction on stock Nikki carb.
	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	1:51.665Danny Steyn · fastest of 42 · top 5 within 1.7s-0.982s (-0.87%)	2:02.711Joe Moser · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 3.2s+10.122s (+8.99%)	131.8Max Gee	+26.056squal +15.270s	127.0%qual 115.8%
15 rule changes (STL: 15)3 engine · 2 aero · 2 cars added · 2 weight · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 2 wording · 2 other · STL Mazda Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line referencing 2014 regulations. · STL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984 cc engine permitted without turbocharger, meeting all other STL specs. · STL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4 inch ride height. · STL Mazda B5 DOHC added to class; must meet all STL regulations. · STL Honda B16A (JDM) restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm. · ST oil coolers and filters now explicitly listed as addable or substitutable parts in vents and breathers section. · STL GM Ecotec LNF now permits any Ecotec engine family with 55mm flat plate restrictor. · ST 90-05 Mazda Miata allowed alternate front wheel hub Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1. · ST cars may now relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in the engine compartment. · STL rear wing trailing edge may be mounted no further rearward than the center of the rearmost part approved bodywork. · STL alternate transmissions now allow OEM gear sets and input shaft modifications for fitment. · STL RWD strut-front cars lose 2.5% weight penalty, others lose 3% penalty for FWD parity. · STL Honda F20C drops 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced. · STL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor reduced to 53mm, B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm. · ST aero devices and reference areas must include end plates, exclude fasteners under 1/2" protrusion.showhide 2021-09-01 STL Request to clean up Spec MX-5 Redundancy #31069wordingwordingSTL Mazda Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line referencing 2014 regulations. 2021-06-01 STL VW Engine Request #30625engineaddedengineSTL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984 cc engine permitted without turbocharger, meeting all other STL specs. 2021-05-01 STL Solstice Ride Height #30183otheraddedSTL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4 inch ride height. 2021-05-01 STL Request Mazda B5 DOHC #30420cars addedaddedSTL Mazda B5 DOHC added to class; must meet all STL regulations. 2021-05-01 STL Honda B16A (JDM) Restrictor change #30531engineslowerengineSTL Honda B16A (JDM) restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm. 2021-04-01 STL ST Oil Coolers E&O Correction to 9.1.4.2.H #30388wordingwordingST oil coolers and filters now explicitly listed as addable or substitutable parts in vents and breathers section. 2021-03-01 STL GM Ecotec engines in STL #30247engineaddedengineSTL GM Ecotec LNF now permits any Ecotec engine family with 55mm flat plate restrictor. 2021-03-01 STL Super Touring Alternate Miata Hubs #30345cars addedaddedST 90-05 Mazda Miata allowed alternate front wheel hub Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1. 2021-02-01 STL Brake Component Relocation #29990suspension & brakessuspension & brakesST cars may now relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in the engine compartment. 2021-02-01 STL Super Touring Wing Clarification #30111aeroaeroSTL rear wing trailing edge may be mounted no further rearward than the center of the rearmost part approved bodywork. 2021-02-01 STL Transmission Options #30118otheraddedSTL alternate transmissions now allow OEM gear sets and input shaft modifications for fitment. 2021-01-01 STL Request for FWD and RWD Parity #29728weightfasterweightSTL RWD strut-front cars lose 2.5% weight penalty, others lose 3% penalty for FWD parity. 2021-01-01 STL Request to Remove Honda F20C 2% Weight Penalty #29815weightfasterweightSTL Honda F20C drops 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced. 2021-01-01 STL Request for FWD and RWD Parity #30023inductionslowerinductionSTL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor reduced to 53mm, B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm. 2020-12-01 STL Request clarification on wing measurement #29640aeroaeroST aero devices and reference areas must include end plates, exclude fasteners under 1/2" protrusion.
	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	2:31.420Danny Steyn · fastest of 33 · top 5 within 3.1s	2:32.115Joe Moser · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.5s	132.9Darin Treakle	+18.844squal +18.614s	114.1%qual 114.0%
13 rule changes (FE2: 2, STL: 11)4 cars added · 4 engine · 1 weight · 4 wording · FE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed. · STL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis percentage additions, subtractions, and fixed pounds. · STL STU rear wing Gurney flap terminology clarified from wicker to Gurney flap in mounting and chord rules. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 turbocharger to approved turbo lists. · STL adds Mazda MX-5 Global Cup 16-18 at 2450 lbs minimum and 2019 at 2550 lbs minimum. · STL Mazda MX-5 Club 06-15 allowed header part number 0000-06-5407-NC. · STL Acura/Honda B18 and B18C engines: restrictor sizes swapped, B18C1 removed from allowed variants. · STL Honda B18 loses 53mm restrictor requirement; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor, B18C1 removed from other variants. · STU GM Ecotech LNF now permitted without turbo, with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduces from 55 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL to notes. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited.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. 2020-08-01 STL Minimum Weight Determination #27695wordingwordingSTL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis percentage additions, subtractions, and fixed pounds. 2020-08-01 STL ST Gurney flap Wicker clarification #29012wordingwordingSTL STU rear wing Gurney flap terminology clarified from wicker to Gurney flap in mounting and chord rules. 2020-07-01 STL Request for Addition to GT3 Approved Turbo List #27576cars addedaddedGT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 turbocharger to approved turbo lists. 2020-06-01 STL Request to add 2016-2019 GMX-5 Spec line #28604cars addedaddedSTL adds Mazda MX-5 Global Cup 16-18 at 2450 lbs minimum and 2019 at 2550 lbs minimum. 2020-06-01 STL Request to update PN for MX-5 #28622cars addedaddedSTL Mazda MX-5 Club 06-15 allowed header part number 0000-06-5407-NC. 2020-06-01 STL Correction - Clarification Honda/Acura B18B engine Letter # 26209 #28873wordingwordingSTL Acura/Honda B18 and B18C engines: restrictor sizes swapped, B18C1 removed from allowed variants. 2020-05-01 STL STL Honda B18 restrictor changes #28794enginefasterengineSTL Honda B18 loses 53mm restrictor requirement; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor, B18C1 removed from other variants. 2020-04-01 STL Change GM LNF 2.0 Allowance to LSJ Engine for Viable STL 2.0 #27884engineaddedengineSTU GM Ecotech LNF now permitted without turbo, with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. 2020-04-01 STL Acura/Honda B18C engine chart. Reduce the current 54 mm flat plat #28663engineslowerengineSTL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm. 2020-04-01 STL Mazda MZR engine chart. Reduce the current 55 mm flat plate to 53 #28664engineslowerengineSTL Mazda MZR restrictor reduces from 55 mm to 53 mm. 2020-03-01 STL Request to add wheel part numbers #28342cars addedaddedSTL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL to notes. 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.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05	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	2:07.203Danny Steyn · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 1.8s	2:07.273Cliff Ira · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 1.4s	134.8Cliff Ira	+15.119squal +16.141s	113.5%qual 114.5%	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	+23.662squal +4.062s	121.1%qual 103.7%
11 rule changes (STL: 11)3 cars added · 3 engine · 1 weight · 2 wording · 2 other · STL adds Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge, 2000cc displacement, 2500 lb minimum weight, with mandatory Roush, Penske, Eibach, and other specified components. · STU allows alternate intake manifolds on case-by-case basis; stock throttle device and manifold otherwise required. · STL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increased from 53mm to 54mm flat plate. · STL and STU ride height measurement clarified: lowest rocker panel point without driver, excluding pinch weld. · STL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781 cc, 1781 minimum weight, naturally aspirated only. · STL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced to 2700 lbs. · STL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound now open. · STL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 1797cc displacement, 54mm flat plate restrictor required, porting outside 1" allowance prohibited. · STL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; porting ban removed. · STL B17 now requires 54mm flat plate restrictor; B18C Type R variants move to 54mm restrictor, weight chart baseline. · STL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit; minimum weight corrected to unspecified figure.showhide 2019-10-01 STL Request to Classify Spec MX-5 Challenge in STL #27399cars addedaddedSTL adds Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge, 2000cc displacement, 2500 lb minimum weight, with mandatory Roush, Penske, Eibach, and other specified components. 2019-07-01 STL Request clarification for manifold and throttle in STU #27004wordingwordingSTU allows alternate intake manifolds on case-by-case basis; stock throttle device and manifold otherwise required. 2019-05-31 STL Request Restrictor Plate correction #26779enginefasterengineSTL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increased from 53mm to 54mm flat plate. 2019-05-01 STL Request Ride Height Clarification #26597wordingwordingSTL and STU ride height measurement clarified: lowest rocker panel point without driver, excluding pinch weld. 2019-03-01 STL Request to Allow VW 1.8L Engine #25614cars addedaddedSTL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781 cc, 1781 minimum weight, naturally aspirated only. 2019-03-01 STL Request to reduce weight of RX8 with Renesis rotary #25781weight -100 lbsfasterweightSTL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced to 2700 lbs. 2019-03-01 STL Request for Open Brake Pads On Mazda MX-5 Cup NC #25821otheraddedSTL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound now open. 2019-03-01 STL Request to clarify B18C1 GSR Honda B motor table #26209cars addedaddedSTL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 1797cc displacement, 54mm flat plate restrictor required, porting outside 1" allowance prohibited. 2019-03-01 STL Port Matching #26415enginefasterengineSTL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; porting ban removed. 2019-01-01 STL Request to equalize FPR Reduction on all B-Series Vtec Engines #24746enginefasterengineSTL B17 now requires 54mm flat plate restrictor; B18C Type R variants move to 54mm restrictor, weight chart baseline. 2019-01-01 STL Request E&O for Mazda Miata Spec Line #25955otherunclearSTL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit; minimum weight corrected to unspecified figure.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10	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	1:49.138Danny Steyn · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.5s	1:49.754Danny Steyn · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.5s	103.2Craig McHaffie	+14.191squal +14.098s	114.8%qual 114.8%	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	+2.346squal +2.558s	102.5%qual 102.7%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25				1:52.647Adam Roberts · fastest of 57 · top 5 within 0.8s	1:52.589Eric Kutil · fastest of 50 · top 5 within 1.2s				1:41.231Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:41.146Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.2s
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19				1:35.439John Schmitt · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.5s	1:36.625Kevin Boehm · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.6s				1:26.043Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 3.1s	1:27.922Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.7s
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21				2:09.672Kevin Boehm · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 2.5s	2:10.269Kevin Boehm · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 2.1s				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

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of FE2	Best	Latest
Road America	4	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2020	100.0%Runoffs 2026
Virginia International Raceway	3	100.0%	100.0%Runoffs 2019	100.0%Runoffs 2023
Indianapolis Motor Speedway	2	100.0%1 of 2 with FE2	100.0%Runoffs 2021	100.0%Runoffs 2021
Daytona International Speedway	1	0 of 1 with FE2
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course	1	0 of 1 with FE2
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 FE2'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.