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FE vs F5 vs F500 vs BSpc pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FE is each class's best lap as a share of FE'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 class · the yardstick the % column and chart are measured against

Tracks · untick to narrow Auto Club Speedway 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: FE 1:27.636 Scott Rettich, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · F5 1:28.528 Calvin Stewart, Runoffs 2016 qualifying

% of FELap times

FEF5F500BSpcsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

FEF5F500BSpcsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of FE's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker

	Event	FE			F5					F500					BSpc
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FE	% of FE	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FE	% of FE	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FE	% of FE
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24				1:57.689James Weida · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 3.9s+0.328s (+0.28%)	2:21.862Sven de Vries · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 14.3s+24.290s (+20.66%)	142.9Calvin Stewart+0.1 mph (+0.1%)
10 rule changes (FE: 4, F5: 6)1 engine · 5 wording · 4 other · F500 Rotax 493 and 593 intake boots: removed Moto Tassinari V3124-873B-2 from 493/593 non-HO allowance, added Moto Tassinari V3120-794A-2 option for non-HO. · FE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines. · F500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU. · F500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area. · F500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted. · FE tires must be run as delivered in sets of 4. · FE master cylinders clarified: Girling front .700" piston WM802005, rear .750" piston WM802006. · F500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2. · F5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.showhide 2022-09-01 F5 Intake Boots Correction #33028wordingwordingF500 Rotax 493 and 593 intake boots: removed Moto Tassinari V3124-873B-2 from 493/593 non-HO allowance, added Moto Tassinari V3120-794A-2 option for non-HO. 2022-09-01 FE Engine Heat Shield & Insulation #33019otheraddedFE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines. 2022-08-01 F5 Ensure availability of ECU for Rotax engines #32695engineadded · engineF500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU. 2022-07-01 F5 Clarify stepped exhaust header references #32743wordingwordingF500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area. 2022-06-01 F5 593 carb boot availability and oil pump clarification #32527wordingwordingF500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted. 2022-06-01 FE Update FE/FE2 Tire Rule #32613wordingwordingFE tires must be run as delivered in sets of 4. 2022-06-01 FE Master cylinder clarification #32669wordingwordingFE master cylinders clarified: Girling front .700" piston WM802005, rear .750" piston WM802006. 2022-03-01 F5 E&O class name #32194otheraddedF500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2. 2022-01-01 F5 Data Box Mounting Plate #31638otheraddedF5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs. 2021-12-01 FE Two FE2 Rule Updates #31524other
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25				1:42.619Ryan Mayfield · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.6s-0.517s (-0.50%)	1:43.140Sven de Vries · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.7s+0.280s (+0.27%)	144.4James Weida
7 rule changes (FE: 4, F5: 3)1 aero · 1 cars added · 1 suspension & brakes · 4 wording · F5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control. · F5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition. · FE removes qualifying tire marking requirements and rain tire set rules; renumbers tire warmer prohibition. · FE radiator screens may not protrude more than ¼ inch in front of the outside vertical plane of the sidepods. · F500 Rotax 593 HO engine now permitted; 875 lbs minimum weight, MA0242SP1020A or MA0242SP1063A restrictor, specific intake boots and piston required. · FE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane. · FE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver.showhide 2021-08-01 F5 Clarify allowable assisted shifting systems #30871wordingwordingF5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control. 2021-08-01 F5 Request to correct terminology #30976wordingwordingF5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition. 2021-07-01 FE FE Tire Rule Changes #30754wordingwordingFE removes qualifying tire marking requirements and rain tire set rules; renumbers tire warmer prohibition. 2021-07-01 FE Radiator Screens Clarification #30792wordingwordingFE radiator screens may not protrude more than ¼ inch in front of the outside vertical plane of the sidepods. 2021-06-01 F5 Request to Allow Rotax 593 HO Engine #30712cars addedaddedF500 Rotax 593 HO engine now permitted; 875 lbs minimum weight, MA0242SP1020A or MA0242SP1063A restrictor, specific intake boots and piston required. 2021-06-01 FE FE Radiator Screens #30575aeroadded · aeroFE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane. 2020-12-01 FE FE / FE2 Spring Updates #29689suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02				2:20.954Calvin Stewart · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.8s	2:21.391James Weida · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.5s	143.2Aaron Ellis
11 rule changes (FE: 5, F5: 6)2 engine · 1 aero · 1 cars added · 1 induction · 1 weight · 5 wording · F500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. · FE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030". · F5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made. · F5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling. · F5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359. · FE Gurney flap wicker bill clarified: permitted on front wing secondary elements only, not main plane. · FE2 and FE spring part numbers WM203013 front and WM203014 rear required date moved to November 1, 2020. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm. · FE2 Mazda 2.0L MZR engine now permitted in all SCCA events at 1250 lbs minimum; FE 2.3L becomes Regional Only through 2019 Runoffs. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited.showhide 2020-10-01 F5 Request to Update Suzuki Engine Years for F500 #29453engineadded · engineF500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. 2020-10-01 FE FE Gurney Flap Spec Update #29445aeroaeroFE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030". 2020-07-01 F5 Request for Cockpit Adjustment of External Jetting Devices #28359wordingunclearF5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made. 2020-07-01 F5 Two Stroke Motors (reply to #28359 WDYT) #28816engine 2020-07-01 F5 Re letter requesting driver adjustable carb mixture #28840wordingunclearF5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling. 2020-07-01 F5 #28359 WDYT Request for Cockpit Adjustment #28875wordingunclearF5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359. 2020-06-01 FE FE Gurney flap wicker clarification #28885wordingwordingFE Gurney flap wicker bill clarified: permitted on front wing secondary elements only, not main plane. 2020-05-01 FE FE spring rule update changed to November 1, 2020 #28814wordingwordingFE2 and FE spring part numbers WM203013 front and WM203014 rear required date moved to November 1, 2020. 2020-01-01 F5 Change 600cc restrictor size #27883inductionslower · inductionF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm. 2020-01-01 FE Request for FE / FE2 preparation rules update #27722cars addedaddedFE2 Mazda 2.0L MZR engine now permitted in all SCCA events at 1250 lbs minimum; FE 2.3L becomes Regional Only through 2019 Runoffs. 2019-12-01 FE 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.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05	1:54.710Mark Snyder · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.3s	1:55.648Mark Snyder · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 0.9s	135.5James Libecco	1:57.361Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.8s	1:57.572Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.0s	142.8Eric McRee	+1.924squal +2.651s	101.7%qual 102.3%
6 rule changes (FE: 5, F5: 1)3 tyres & wheels · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 weight · FE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs. · FE removes American Racer tires, mandates Hoosier dry tires 22.0 X 8.0-13 and 22.0 X 10.0-13, wet tires 22.0 X 7.5-13 and 22.0 X 9.0-13. · FE anti-roll bar links may be removed one per end for safety, but bars must stay connected. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail P/N WM138014 newly allowed for both classes. · FE Hoosier rain tyre part numbers updated: front 44195 W3, rear 44217 W3.showhide 2019-10-01 FE FE Wet Tire E&O #27365tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3. 2019-08-31 F5 Request for Weight Increase for Motorcycle Powered Cars #27214weight +25 lbsslower · weightF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs. 2019-07-01 FE FE Tire Update #27029tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFE removes American Racer tires, mandates Hoosier dry tires 22.0 X 8.0-13 and 22.0 X 10.0-13, wet tires 22.0 X 7.5-13 and 22.0 X 9.0-13. 2019-05-31 FE FE Anti-Roll Bar Clarification #26912suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFE anti-roll bar links may be removed one per end for safety, but bars must stay connected. 2019-05-31 FE FE / FE2 Updated Bubble Tail Rule #26913aeroadded · aeroFE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail P/N WM138014 newly allowed for both classes. 2019-03-01 FE Request to Update Hoosier Rain Tire Part Number for the FE cars #26235tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFE Hoosier rain tyre part numbers updated: front 44195 W3, rear 44217 W3.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10	1:37.517Mark Snyder · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.4s	1:38.504Lee Rackley · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 0.8s	124.7Quinten Nelson	1:41.807Jeff Jorgenson · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 6.6s	1:42.491David Lapham · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 9.5s	113.3David Lapham	+3.987squal +4.290s	104.0%qual 104.4%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25	1:39.177Elliot Finlayson · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 1.3s	1:39.726Elliot Finlayson · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 0.8s		1:43.136Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 1.4s	1:42.860Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.6s		+3.134squal +3.959s	103.1%qual 104.0%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19	1:27.636Scott Rettich · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:30.563Hanna Zellers · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.2s		1:28.528Calvin Stewart · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.9s	1:29.853Steven Thompson · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 4.5s		-0.710squal +0.892s	99.2%qual 101.0%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21	1:57.824Scott Rettich · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.0s	1:59.040Scott Rettich · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.3s		2:01.824W. Clint McMahan · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.0s	2:03.298Matthew Strand · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.9s		+4.258squal +4.000s	103.6%qual 103.4%

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of FE	Best	Latest
Indianapolis Motor Speedway	2	100.0%1 of 2 with FE	100.0%Runoffs 2017	100.0%Runoffs 2017
Virginia International Raceway	2	100.0%1 of 2 with FE	100.0%Runoffs 2019	100.0%Runoffs 2019
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
Road America	1	0 of 1 with FE
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 FE'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.