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FE2 vs FV vs SM vs FA 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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Quickest here: FE2 1:35.040 Flinn Lazier, Runoffs 2018 qualifying · FV 1:37.942 Alex Scaler, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · SM 1:40.514 Justin Hille, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · FA 1:14.920 Ryan Norman, Runoffs 2016 qualifying

1:402:002:202:4017 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 201917 ▾25 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202025 ▾23 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 202123 ▾12 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 202212 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20238 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20246 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20258 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 202610 ▾FE2 race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:35.563 (Flinn Lazier)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2019: 1:52.154 (Liam Snyder)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:13.271 (Owen McAllister)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:36.655 (Max Grau)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:12.045 (Jason Conzo)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2023: 1:51.098 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:12.748 (Porter Aiken)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:13.339 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:11.881 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:35.040 (Flinn Lazier)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:51.062 (Liam Snyder)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:12.806 (Scott Rettich)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:36.395 (Max Grau)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 1:50.853 (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 1:50.665 (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:11.506 (Porter Aiken)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:12.475 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:12.326 (Franklin Futrelle)FV race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:21.142 (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:38.066 (Flinn Lazier)FV race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:55.923 (Michael Varacins)FV race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:53.639 (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:18.289 (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:45.816 (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:57.234 (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:18.093 (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:16.611 (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:44.834 (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:46.736 (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:45.272 (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:21.167 (Roger Siebenaler)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:37.942 (Alex Scaler)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:55.759 (Michael Varacins)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:52.637 (Skip Streets)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 2:15.712 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:43.994 (Hunter Phelps-Barron)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:57.479 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 2:15.116 (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 2:15.639 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:42.643 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:44.101 (Andrew Abbott)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:46.536 (Zachary Whitston)SM race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:24.067 (Todd Lamb)SM race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:40.764 (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:59.100 (Michael Gagliardo)SM race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:55.278 (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:16.459 (Elivan Goulart)SM race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:43.748 (Preston Pardus)SM race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:58.837 (Brian Henderson)SM race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:19.107 (Travis Wiley)SM race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:16.229 (Julian DaCosta)SM race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:41.486 (Brett Kowalski)SM race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:44.430 (Kyle Greenhill)SM race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:42.725 (Francisco Barroso)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:18.661 (Andrew Carbonell)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:40.514 (Justin Hille)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:58.306 (Chris Haldeman)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:54.355 (Ken Sutherland)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 2:14.552 (Todd Buras)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:42.209 (Kyle Greenhill)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:57.695 (Brian Henderson)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 2:14.664 (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 2:14.986 (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:41.106 (Ethan Goulart)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:43.111 (Bobby Gossett)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:42.173 (Brett Kowalski)FA race best at Runoffs 2015: 1:48.162 (Tyler Hunter)Off the chart: 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)Off the chart: 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
FE2FVSMFAsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
90%100%110%120%17 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 201917 ▾25 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202025 ▾23 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 202123 ▾12 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 202212 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20238 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20246 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20258 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 202610 ▾FE2 race best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of FE2's (Flinn Lazier)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of FE2's (Liam Snyder)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of FE2's (Owen McAllister)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of FE2's (Max Grau)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of FE2's (Jason Conzo)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of FE2's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of FE2's (Porter Aiken)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2025: 100.0% of FE2's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of FE2's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of FE2's (Flinn Lazier)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of FE2's (Liam Snyder)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of FE2's (Scott Rettich)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of FE2's (Max Grau)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of FE2's (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of FE2's (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of FE2's (Porter Aiken)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 100.0% of FE2's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of FE2's (Franklin Futrelle)FV race best at Runoffs 2018: 118.9% of FE2's (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2019: 123.3% of FE2's (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2020: 124.4% of FE2's (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2021: 121.3% of FE2's (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2022: 104.6% of FE2's (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2023: 123.0% of FE2's (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2024: 124.2% of FE2's (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2025: 125.0% of FE2's (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2026: 125.3% of FE2's (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 118.5% of FE2's (Skip Streets)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 122.2% of FE2's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 123.5% of FE2's (Hunter Phelps-Barron)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 121.9% of FE2's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 121.9% of FE2's (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 122.6% of FE2's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 123.7% of FE2's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 123.9% of FE2's (Andrew Abbott)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 125.9% of FE2's (Zachary Whitston)SM race best at Runoffs 2018: 120.6% of FE2's (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2019: 121.7% of FE2's (Elivan Goulart)SM race best at Runoffs 2020: 122.9% of FE2's (Preston Pardus)SM race best at Runoffs 2021: 122.9% of FE2's (Brian Henderson)SM race best at Runoffs 2022: 105.3% of FE2's (Travis Wiley)SM race best at Runoffs 2023: 122.6% of FE2's (Julian DaCosta)SM race best at Runoffs 2024: 121.6% of FE2's (Brett Kowalski)SM race best at Runoffs 2025: 123.3% of FE2's (Kyle Greenhill)SM race best at Runoffs 2026: 123.4% of FE2's (Francisco Barroso)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 120.3% of FE2's (Ken Sutherland)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 121.2% of FE2's (Todd Buras)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 122.1% of FE2's (Kyle Greenhill)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 122.1% of FE2's (Brian Henderson)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 121.5% of FE2's (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 122.0% of FE2's (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 122.5% of FE2's (Ethan Goulart)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 123.1% of FE2's (Bobby Gossett)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 122.6% of FE2's (Brett Kowalski)FA race best at Runoffs 2018: 94.1% of FE2's (Mirl Swan)FA race best at Runoffs 2019: 91.9% of FE2's (Dario Cangialosi)FA race best at Runoffs 2020: 93.6% of FE2's (Spencer Brockman)FA race best at Runoffs 2021: 93.8% of FE2's (James French)Off the chart: FA race best at Runoffs 2022: 82.2% of FE2's (Alex Mayer)FA race best at Runoffs 2024: 91.7% of FE2's (Dudley Fleck)FA race best at Runoffs 2025: 92.0% of FE2's (Hans Peter)FA race best at Runoffs 2026: 93.5% of FE2's (James French)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 92.8% of FE2's (Mirl Swan)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 91.4% of FE2's (Dario Cangialosi)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 93.6% of FE2's (Spencer Brockman)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 93.1% of FE2's (James French)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 94.5% of FE2's (Chip Romer)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 92.4% of FE2's (Hans Peter)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 91.3% of FE2's (Hans Peter)FA qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 92.6% of FE2'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
FE2FVSMFAsolid 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
EventFE2FVSMFA
Qual bestRace bestTrapQual bestRace bestTrapvs FE2% of FE2Qual bestRace bestTrapvs FE2% of FE2Qual bestRace bestTrapvs FE2% of FE2
Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-282:12.326Franklin 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%)2:46.536Zachary 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%)+33.391squal +34.210s125.3%qual 125.9%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%)+30.844squal +29.847s123.4%qual 122.6%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%)-8.547squal -9.813s93.5%qual 92.6%
10 rule changes (FE2: 1, SM: 2, FA: 7)3 cars added · 2 engine · 1 aero · 1 induction · 2 wording · 1 other · FA sealed engine teardown: competitors no longer pay reassembly and resealing costs; stewards handle inspection per section 9.3.42. · SM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. · FA Mazda 13B rotary permits one 48mm or 50mm dual-throat carburetor with 41.5mm venturi or fuel injection with 36mm SIR. · SM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c. · 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
  • 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.
  • SM Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FA Pro Mazda Classification and Performance Enhancement Proposal #39411enginefaster · enginePro Formula Mazda allows lower intake manifold unrestricted, throttle body increased to 80mm maximum.
  • FA Alternate Intake Manifold for MZR #38223inductionadded · inductionFA MZR may use Noor P/N 0088-8-00 intake with AT Power runners; aluminum spacer minimum length 2.200 inches required.
  • FA Engine Compression Rule Change Request #39302enginefaster · engineFA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based 4-cycle engine loses maximum compression ratio 14.5:1 limit; current rules apply.
  • FA Change Formula 1000 allowances #39608aerofaster · aeroFA 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 Re-Consider USF Pro 2000 Car for Formula Atlantic Class #38783cars addedaddedFA class adds USF Pro 2000 car as permitted model.
  • 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 20252025-09-292:12.475Franklin 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%)2:44.101Andrew 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%)+33.397squal +31.626s125.0%qual 123.9%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%)+31.091squal +30.636s123.3%qual 123.1%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%)-10.685squal -11.552s92.0%qual 91.3%
8 rule changes (FE2: 1, SM: 4, FA: 3)1 cars added · 1 tyres & wheels · 4 wording · 2 other · FA Ligier JS F3 front tires change to Hoosier 240/580R13 MS, rear to 300/590R13 MS. · 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. · 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. · 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
  • 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.
  • SM SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FE2 Driver Safety & Comfort #37965otheraddedFE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 20242024-10-012:11.506Porter 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%)2:42.643Andrew 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%)+32.086squal +31.137s124.2%qual 123.7%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%)+28.738squal +29.600s121.6%qual 122.5%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%)-10.958squal -9.946s91.7%qual 92.4%
6 rule changes (FV: 2, SM: 4)1 engine · 4 wording · 1 other · FV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side. · 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. · FV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.showhide
  • FV Disc Brakes #36822wordingwordingFV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side.
  • SM SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification.
  • SM Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556engineadded · engineSM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 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.
  • SM Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever.
  • FV FV Wheel Bearing Clarification #35150wordingwordingFV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-231:50.665Charles 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%)+25.513squal +24.974s123.0%qual 122.6%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%)+25.131squal +24.321s122.6%qual 122.0%
8 rule changes (SM: 1, FA: 7)2 weight · 1 cars added · 1 induction · 1 tyres & wheels · 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. · SM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore. · 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
  • FA Simplify Pro Formula Mazda wheel allowance #34190tyres & wheelsslower · tyres & wheelsFA Pro Formula Mazda front wheel width minimum raised to 10 inches, rear to 14 minimum and 15 maximum.
  • 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.
  • FA Add new spec line for MSR Formula Mazda FMzR to Table 2 #34139cars addedaddedFA MSR Formula Mazda FMzR added to Table 2 classification.
  • FA BDA Displacement #33431otherunclearUnable to complete: rule text does not show the spec line to be added to FA Table 1 for BDA displacement.
  • 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.
  • FA Reclassify 2010-2017 Formula Renault 2.0 as a spec line car in FA #33395weightfaster · weightFormula Renault 2.0 (10-17) reclassified from FX to FA spec line; minimum weight reduced 1300 to 1280 lbs, restrictor removed.
  • FA Change Swift 016 2.3L restrictor size and minimum weight #33472induction -30 lbsfaster · inductionFA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor increases to 32mm, minimum weight drops to 1420 lbs.
  • 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 20222022-09-241:50.853Charles 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%)2:15.116Brian 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%)+6.048squal +24.263s104.6%qual 121.9%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%)+7.062squal +23.811s105.3%qual 121.5%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%)-23.538squal -6.150s82.2%qual 94.5%
12 rule changes (FV: 4, SM: 1, FA: 7)3 engine · 1 cars added · 8 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. · SM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation. · 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
  • 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.
  • FA Clarify verification of sealed engine compliance #32522wordingwordingFA sealed engines now require full inspection by stewards; competitor pays all reassembly and resealing costs.
  • 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.
  • FA E&O FA Transmission section #32251wordingwordingFA: transverse gearbox shafts prohibited except final drive and motorcycle gearbox in Formula 1000.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FA Closing the Gap #31934enginefaster · engineFA Pro Formula Mazda now allows street port or bridge port; porting was previously not permitted.
  • FV Connecting Rod Update Request for 9.1.1.C Formula Vee (FV) 5.C.6 #32160engineadded · engineFV connecting rod options expanded to include BrianCrower part BC6417 and Newland Group part 4M113077.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FV Update direct replacement connecting rod information #31843wordingwordingFV Crower connecting rods SP93280B and BC6417 allowed as direct replacement, must meet OEM minimum weight.
  • FV Formula V Connecting Rod Replacement #31448engineadded · engineFV allows Crower SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods connecting rods as direct replacements, matching OEM minimum weight.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-251:36.395Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s1:36.655Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s146.2Gray Fowler1:57.479Andrew 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+20.579squal +21.084s121.3%qual 121.9%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+22.182squal +21.300s122.9%qual 122.1%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-6.005squal -6.694s93.8%qual 93.1%
23 rule changes (SM: 1, FA: 22)5 cars added · 3 engine · 1 induction · 1 weight · 12 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. · SM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture. · 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
  • FA E&O Table 2 engine names #31085wordingwordingFA Mazda MZR 2.0 engine name shortened to Mazda MZR; Honda Civic K20Z3 name clarified.
  • FA Move Toyota 1800 to Table 2 #30822cars addedcars addedToyota 1800 moves from FA Table 1 to FA Table 2 Spec Line Cars.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FA E&O Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 chassis eligibility #30632cars addedremoved · cars addedFA Mazda MZR 2.0 limited to Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014 chassis; Honda Civic K20Z3 removes Swift 016 chassis.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FA Revise Table 1 Spec Lines and clarify application of Engine Notes #30456cars addedfaster · cars 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.
  • FA Update Table 1 Weights for Spec Lines C, I, and K #30355weight -25 lbsfaster · weightFA Spec Lines C, I, K weights adjusted: C to 1175 lbs, I to 1175 lbs, K to 1175 lbs.
  • 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.
  • FA Correct the name of the FR Americas car #30369wordingwordingFA Ligier car name corrected to FR Americas Ligier JS F3.
  • 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.
  • FA Table 2 Honda K20Z3 request #30386engineadded · engineFA 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.
  • SM Updates - Obsolete Parts & BOP Parts #30438wordingaddedSM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture.
  • FA E&O FA Intake Restrictors #30273inductionslower · inductionFA 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 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.
  • FA Clean up Spec Line C in Table 1 #30275enginefaster · engineFA Ford BD Series engine displacement increases from 1600 cc to 1615 cc; minimum weight stays 1200 lbs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FA Update F3 Americas spec line #30280other
  • FA Request to classify Formula Lites Crawford FL15 #29702cars addedaddedFormula Lites Crawford FL15 added to FA classification effective 2021-01-01.
Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-022:12.806Scott Rettich · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 0.6s2:13.271Owen McAllister · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s143.4Owen McAllister2:43.994Hunter Phelps-Barron · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.6s2:45.816Alex Scaler · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 1.5s117.1Hunter Phelps-Barron+32.545squal +31.188s124.4%qual 123.5%2:42.209Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 77 · top 5 within 0.5s2:43.748Preston Pardus · fastest of 75 · top 5 within 1.0s121.3Kyle Greenhill+30.477squal +29.403s122.9%qual 122.1%2:04.274Spencer Brockman · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 2.7s2:04.746Spencer Brockman · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.4s150.6Hans Peter-8.525squal -8.532s93.6%qual 93.6%
25 rule changes (FE2: 2, FV: 6, SM: 2, FA: 15)6 tyres & wheels · 3 engine · 2 cars added · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 weight · 10 wording · 1 other · 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. · FE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed. · SM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure. · 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FA Request to Adjust FB Weight for Stock Engines #29005wordingunclearFA stock engine weight adjustment request denied; modified engines now permitted in FA.
  • FV Support for Recommended Item - 4 bolt wheels in FV #29084cars addedaddedFV now permits 4 bolt wheels in addition to existing specifications.
  • FV Support for 4-bolt pattern wheels #28955 #29118tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV now allows 4-bolt pattern wheels in addition to existing specifications.
  • 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.
  • FA E&O Transmissions #28832wordingwordingFA transmissions limited to five forward speeds and operational reverse unless Table 2 notes otherwise.
  • FA Swift 016 Gurney flap wicker clarification #28884wordingwordingFA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec: clarify Gurney flap wording, dimensions and allowed locations unchanged.
  • FA Remove redundant spec line in Table 1 #28720engineremoved · engineFA removes Volkswagen 1835cc SOHC engine specification line from Table 1.
  • FA E&O general engine rules #28772wordingwordingFA engine rules clarify that blocks and heads must be OEM unless the tables note otherwise; wording only.
  • FA Request higher compression ratio and prior weights for F1000 cars #28162enginefaster · engineFA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engines gain maximum compression ratio of 14.5:1, up from 13.5:1.
  • 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.
  • FA E&O Formula 3 spec line #28596engineadded · engineFA Formula 3 permitted engine years extended from 1997–2008 to 1997–2017.
  • 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.
  • FV Update rain tire designation #28444tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFV rain tyre changes to Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 WET or W3.
  • 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.
  • FA Suggestions for FB/F1000 into FA #27319otherunclearunclear
  • FA Change Swift 016 - 2.3 liter Mazda Duratec restrictor size #27880inductionslower · inductionFA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor reduced from 33mm to 31mm SIR.
  • FV FV Allow non-spec tire in Regional competition #26284tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV allows non-spec Hoosier tyres at Regional races only; Majors, Super Tour, and Runoffs require spec tyres from 1/1/2020.
  • FV Request to Allow Rear Tires on the Front of Formula Vee #26537tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & 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.
  • FA Move wheel dimensions from Bodywork subsection to #27493wordingwordingFA wheel diameter and width specifications moved from Bodywork subsection to General section.
  • 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.
  • FE2 FE / FE2 Update Rules #27624weightslower · weightFE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited.
  • FV Clarification on Wheel Bolt Pattern #27603tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & 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 20192019-10-051:51.062Liam Snyder · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.3s1:52.154Liam Snyder · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.7s142.6Robert Vanman2:15.712Andrew Whitston · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 1.5s2:18.289Zachary Whitston · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.4s114.8Roger Siebenaler+26.135squal +24.650s123.3%qual 122.2%2:14.552Todd Buras · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s2:16.459Elivan Goulart · fastest of 56 · top 5 within 0.4s119.8Jim Drago+24.305squal +23.490s121.7%qual 121.2%1:41.545Dario Cangialosi · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.8s1:43.107Dario Cangialosi · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.8s155.9Kent Vaccaro-9.047squal -9.517s91.9%qual 91.4%
17 rule changes (FV: 6, SM: 4, FA: 7)3 weight · 2 engine · 1 removed · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 6 wording · 3 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. · SM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. · 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. · 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
  • 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.
  • FV Allowed Modifications E&O #27398wordingwordingFV exhaust exit opening repositioned: minimum one inch, maximum four inches behind rear body.
  • FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27305enginefaster · engineFA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 piston minimum weight drops from 320g to 280g; maximum dome height limit removed.
  • FV E&O Wheels #27230tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV allows fifteen-inch steel wheels at 4J or 4.5J width, standard VW sedan or within track dimensions.
  • FA Adjust Line N restrictor size and minimum weight #26691weight +30 lbsslower · weightFA Line N minimum weight raised to 1375 lbs.
  • FV Exhaust termination rule E&O #26702wordingwordingFV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches.
  • FA Add data plate requirement #26707otheraddedFA cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.
  • FV E&O Dimensions #26674suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed.
  • FV Request to clarify Disc Brake rules bearing retainer & weights #26262weightslower · weightFV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed.
  • 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.
  • SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370otheraddedSM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part.
  • 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.
  • FA FA 016 weight increase #26063weightslower · weightFA Swift 016 Mazda 2.3 and 2.5 liter minimum weight increases 30 lbs to 1450.
  • FV FV Intake Manifold Clarification #26008wordingwordingFV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123wordingremovedSM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5.
Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-101:35.040Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.5s1:35.563Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.7s126.8Scott Rettich1:52.637Skip Streets · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 1.6s1:53.639Alex Scaler · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.4s106.3Skip Streets+18.076squal +17.597s118.9%qual 118.5%1:54.355Ken Sutherland · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.7s1:55.278Michael Carter · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.3s102.2Danny Steyn+19.715squal +19.315s120.6%qual 120.3%1:28.176Mirl Swan · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 4.0s1:29.924Mirl Swan · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 2.6s144.8Antony Opheim-5.639squal -6.864s94.1%qual 92.8%
No rule changes on record between these events
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-251:55.759Michael Varacins · fastest of 39 · top 5 within 1.0s1:55.923Michael Varacins · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 1.3s1:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s1:29.957Sedat 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 20162016-09-191:37.942Alex Scaler · fastest of 41 · top 5 within 0.3s1:38.066Flinn Lazier · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 0.7s1:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s1:14.920Ryan 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 20152015-09-212:21.167Roger Siebenaler · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.8s2:21.142Andrew Whitston · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.1s2:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · top 5 within 0.8s1:47.758Tyler Hunter · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 3.7s1:48.162Tyler Hunter · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 5.3s

By track

TrackEventsTypical % of FE2BestLatest
Road America4100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2020100.0%Runoffs 2026
Virginia International Raceway3100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2019100.0%Runoffs 2023
Indianapolis Motor Speedway2100.0%1 of 2 with FE2100.0%Runoffs 2021100.0%Runoffs 2021
Daytona International Speedway10 of 1 with FE2
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course10 of 1 with FE2
Sonoma Raceway1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2018100.0%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.