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FE vs SRF vs F500 vs P1 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.
Closest to the field: FE 100.0% of FE Scott Rettich, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · SRF 107.8% of FE Todd Harris, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 2016 race · P1 87.7% of FE Gianpaolo Ciancimino, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 2016 race
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| Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01 | 2:00.476Chip Romer · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.5s-0.625s (-0.52%) | 2:00.418Matt Romer · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.1s-1.452s (-1.19%) | 168.3Jason Miller+8.7 mph (+5.4%) | |||||||||||||||||
21 rule changes (FE: 5, SRF: 10, P1: 6)2 suspension & brakes · 2 weight · 1 tyres & wheels · 13 wording · 3 other · SRF3 air filter rule removes K&N RC-9160 option, specifies Weems P/N WM301020 only. · SRF Wilwood vented rotor minimum thickness increases to 13.25mm, 0.522 inches. · SRF3 Hoosier decal placement changed from four logos on nose and tail to three logos on sides and center front. · FE and SRF protest fee rules redirected to GCR section 8.3.1.D for fees and procedure. · FE Hoosier contingency decal requirement reduced from five decals in specific locations to three decals on sides and front. · FE and SRF protest fee rules redirected to GCR section 8.3.1.D for fees and procedure. · SRF Hoosier contingency decal requirement reduced from four decals in specific locations to three decals with simplified placement. · FE requires five Hoosier decals: one small on nose or front shock cover, one 12" on each front wing plate, one 12" on each lower floor panel before rear wheels. · SRF wet tyres: front P185/60R13 H20 or W2 and rear P205/60R13 H20 or W2 removed; front P185/65R13 W2 and rear P205/60R13 W2 now required. Hoosier decal placement specified. · P1 engine approval process wording clarified; unspecified engines need case-by-case Board review. · P1 removes redundant effective date language from ECU stall prohibition rule. · P1 Honda K20A-FD2 engine terminology corrected from 'spec' to proper series designation; FIA certification documentation requirement removed. · FE rain light now must meet FIA Standard 8874-2019, Technical List No. 76, effective 1/1/2024. · FE allows racer's tape for crash repair, panel security, and heat exchanger opening control; seam taping banned. · P1 Engine Table line H restrictor grows to 32 mm, weight rises to 1450 lbs; line I restrictor to 31 mm, weight to 1475 lbs. · P1 Group CN Honda K20A-FD2 removes engine modification restrictions; CRB may add intake restrictor if needed. · SRF rain/brake light must be Super Bright LEDs Inc. P/N PT-STRB-R24; secondary filament must connect to rain light switch. · SRF brake light must be Super Bright LEDs Inc. P/N PT-STRB-R24, with SCCA Enterprises P/N 180427A pigtail and strobing rain light kit. · SRF adds mandatory front brake ducts 12–36 inches, throttle pedal heel-toe extension, braided stainless flex lines, camber limit 5.0 degrees, radiator opening height 3½ ± ½ inches, rear shift cable clamp P/N WM302007A. · SRF radiator options expanded: Enterprises P/N 480465 with baffle 480464, 480466, or Automotive 1R698 and CU698 allowed if cross-reference equivalent.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23 | 1:42.602Todd Vanacore · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 0.9s+1.001s (+0.99%) | 1:44.329Todd Vanacore · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 0.7s-9.766s (-8.56%) | 158.5Jason Miller+1.2 mph (+0.8%) | |||||||||||||||||
13 rule changes (FE: 3, SRF: 3, P1: 7)2 aero · 2 engine · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 suspension & brakes · 6 wording · P1 SIR testing: vehicle deemed compliant if it stalls within 3 seconds of the stall test. · P1 intake restrictor rule clarified: flat plate, venturi, or Single Inlet Restrictor required; all intake air must pass through. · P1 ducted air rule clarified: top-exit ducted air must pass through heat exchanger, except cockpit opening and engine bay vents. · SRF wet front tyre changes to Hoosier P/N 46100 P185/60R13 H20 or W2 with 2.5" ground clearance. · SRF front W2 rain tyre Hoosier part number changes from 46100 to 46101 P185/65R13. · FE SADEV transmission rule removes note that all ratios under review and could be updated prior to sealing. · P1 aero height limit, front/rear overhang, and cockpit dimensions corrected to metric-inch equivalents. · P1 suspension covers must have symmetrical upper and lower surfaces, no airfoil cross-sections or angled downforce. · SRF removes 1985 Renault Alliance solid front rotor option; restrictor sizes decrease 1mm for newer Kawasaki and multi-brand engines; minimum weights increase to 1100 lbs. · P1 aerodynamic devices may not extend more than 1cm below lower surfaces rear of front axle; body panels covering suspension must not be airfoil-shaped or create downforce. · FE drivers may now adjust brake bias manually during the race. · FE front and rear wing specifications clarified: adjustment ranges, shimming, Gurney flap sizes, mounting hardware, and measurement references refined. · P1 forced induction prohibited: turbocharging and supercharging not allowed.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24 | 1:41.601Todd Slusher · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.073s (-1.05%) | 1:54.095John Mcaleer · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.4s+10.597s (+10.24%) | 157.2Jason Miller+1.3 mph (+0.8%) | |||||||||||||||||
10 rule changes (FE: 4, SRF: 3, P1: 3)2 engine · 4 wording · 4 other · FE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines. · P1 motorcycle-based engines with individual throttle bodies must use flat plate intake restrictors within 4 inches of primary butterfly. · FE tires must be run as delivered in sets of 4. · FE master cylinders clarified: Girling front .700" piston WM802005, rear .750" piston WM802006. · SRF tire rule wording clarified: tires must be run as delivered. · SRF brake rotor minimum thickness reduced from 13.25 mm to 12.20 mm; seals and air filter specs clarified. · P1 bodywork rules clarified: cycle fenders prohibited, side body minimum height at front axle centerline, air ducting for downforce banned. · P1 2-cycle 6-cylinder maximum displacement increases to 1725 cc, restrictor shrinks to 40mm, minimum weight drops to 1275 lbs. · SRF wet tyres front P185/65R13 W2 option added; air box clarified as-delivered; SRF3 restrictor plate G301048 mandatory Jan 1 2022; P2 motorcycle engines up to 1005cc with 35mm restrictor, 2009+ stock 1075 lbs, 2008 stock 1025 lbs, modifie…show
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| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25 | 1:29.011Lee Alexander · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.5s-1.783s (-1.96%) | 1:29.225Lee Alexander · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 3.5s-2.274s (-2.49%) | 160.1Jason Miller | |||||||||||||||||
21 rule changes (FE: 4, SRF: 6, P1: 11)3 cars added · 3 engine · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 11 wording · 1 other · P1 creates separate spec lines H and I for 2000cc and 2300cc engines at 1400 and 1445 lbs minimum weight respectively. · P1 Staudacher may run 950 lbs minimum weight with 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor, removing prior weight-linked restrictor rule. · P1 adds 1355cc motorcycle-based engine line C at 1075 lbs minimum weight, no restrictor required. · SRF wet tyres add Hoosier W2 option alongside existing H20 from October 4, 2021. · SRF adds SADEV-SRF3 6-speed sequential transmission option with ratios 3.0–0.92:1 and 3.20 final drive. · SRF seal requirements clarified: seals now must be on driveline components in designated locations; unsealed components removed and inspected by CSR or Enterprises rather than engine shipped for testing. · 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. · FE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane. · SRF3 alternator pulley specified as P/N G902130 or G902130A, minimum 12oz. · P1 cockpit opening section allows tonneau covers to meet minimum dimensions; wording clarified on equipment attachment. · P1 Staudacher 1005cc homologated before 1-1-2014 may run 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor at 950 lbs minimum weight. · P1 Spec Line C: FPIR not required at 1150 lbs, 1355cc max may run without FPIR at 1075 lbs. Spec Line G: up to 2000cc runs 30mm SIR at 1400 lbs, 2300cc runs 30mm SIR at 1445 lbs. · P1 classes B, C, D maximum valves per cylinder set to 4, previously unspecified. · P1 Spec Line A clarifies carburetor induction only, one per cylinder, balance tubes not allowed. · P1 Spec Line H notes clarify peripheral port or bridgeport allowed; wording only. · P1 Elan DP02-spec Mazda MZR sealed engine option removed effective 3/1/2021. · P1 Engine Table Spec Lines C and G change 'inlet restrictor' to 'intake restrictor' terminology. · SRF and SRF3 mandatory identification revised: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, added Hoosier logo placement. · FE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver. · SRF rear springs limited to P/N 280390 only, previous part numbers no longer allowed; ground clearance wording clarified.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02 | 2:01.101James French · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 1.1s | 2:01.870James French · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 1.8s | 159.7David Locke | |||||||||||||||||
14 rule changes (FE: 5, SRF: 5, P1: 4)2 weight · 1 aero · 1 cars added · 1 engine · 1 induction · 1 removed · 1 tyres & wheels · 6 wording · FE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030". · 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. · P1 intake manifolds unrestricted unless engine requires flat plate restrictor; no plenums or balance pipes on restricted individual runner manifolds. · SRF Penske shock P/N 280396 bump stop P/N 280407 becomes mandatory, maximum one per shock, effective 05/01/2020. · P1 sealed 2.0L Elan DP02-spec Mazda option removal date extended from 1/1/2020 to 1/1/2021. · 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. · P1 sealed 2.0 MZR engine removed effective 1/1/2020; competitors may run it under Spec Line G. · P1 Spec Line F: Restricted 2.0L Group becomes CN-spec Honda K20A-FD2, 2000cc, 1400 lbs minimum. · SRF rain and brake rule supersedes GCR 9.3.32.B.2 effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. · SRF adds tire warmer prohibition and specifies Hoosier dry and wet tire part numbers. · SRF front nose weight minimum reduced from 35 to 32 lbs. · SRF2 becomes Regional Only; SRF3 nomenclature changed from GEN3 to Ford 1.6L conversion; SRF and SRF3 no longer compete together for points.show
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| 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 | 1:42.674Todd Slusher · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.5s | 1:43.498Todd Slusher · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 1.0s | 155.9Jim Devenport | -12.150squal -12.036s | 89.5%qual 89.5% | ||||||||||||
20 rule changes (FE: 5, SRF: 1, P1: 14)3 tyres & wheels · 2 aero · 1 cars added · 1 suspension & brakes · 12 wording · 1 other · FE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3. · P1 traction control prohibited. · 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. · P1 permits mechanical, solenoid, and air-shifters; prohibits electronic pre-selection and multi-wheel power. · P1 minimum bodywork height rule moved and restated with new 115cm aerodynamic part height limit. · P1 consolidates fender louver rules into one section; removes duplicate allowance for louvers and clarifies brake and engine air ducts are permitted. · SRF drivers may now use Dash Windscreen Kit P/N 1180103 or P/N 180102. · 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. · P1 anti-intrusion panels now allowed anywhere on chassis sides instead of specified locations. · P1 bodywork wording clarified: comfort and safety for driver and passenger or driver only. · P1 Engine Table reference cleaned up; no performance change. · P1 Mazda Renesis Rotary engine spec line removed from Engine Table. · P1 Staudacher and Honda K20A-FD2 engine table wording clarified; no performance change. · FE Hoosier rain tyre part numbers updated: front 44195 W3, rear 44217 W3. · P1 closed cockpit single-seat cars remain prohibited; rule moved from subsection J.5 to B.4. · P1 engine table reference corrected from 'above' to 'below'; ETC/FBW/DBW throttle wording clarified on sensor and fail-safe requirements. · P1 removes TIR inlet restrictor option; deletes requirement for single turbo/supercharger unit with single restrictor. · P1 CN-spec Honda K20A-FD2 clarified: stock OEM parts required, no machining allowed. · P1 engine rules correct grammar and remove head designs from specification table.show
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| 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 | 1:27.714Todd Slusher · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.1s | 1:28.786Perry Richardson · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.9s | 144.0Johnnie Crean | -9.718squal -9.803s | 90.1%qual 89.9% | ||||||||||||
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| 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 | 1:51.573Thomas Kirchman · fastest of 50 · top 5 within 2.8s | 1:53.769Todd Harris · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.2s | +14.043squal +12.396s | 114.1%qual 112.5% | 1:30.794Jim Devenport · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.8s | 1:31.499Jim Devenport · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.2s | -8.227squal -8.383s | 91.8%qual 91.5% | ||||||||||
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| 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 | 1:37.344Mike Miserendino · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.8s | 1:37.621Todd Harris · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.6s | +7.058squal +9.708s | 107.8%qual 111.1% | 1:17.308James Devenport · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 2.7s | 1:19.407Gianpaolo Ciancimino · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 1.8s | -11.156squal -10.328s | 87.7%qual 88.2% | ||||||||||
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| 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 | 2:14.306Cliff White · fastest of 39 · top 5 within 1.2s | 2:16.700Cliff White · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 0.5s | +17.660squal +16.482s | 114.8%qual 114.0% | 1:49.219Jim Downing · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.2s | 1:49.792Gianpaolo Ciancimino · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.7s | -9.248squal -8.605s | 92.2%qual 92.7% | ||||||||||
By track
| Track | Events | Typical % of FE | Best | Latest |
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| Virginia International Raceway | 3 | 100.0%1 of 3 with FE | 100.0%Runoffs 2019 | 100.0%Runoffs 2019 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 | 100.0%1 of 2 with FE | 100.0%Runoffs 2017 | 100.0%Runoffs 2017 |
| Road America | 2 | 0 of 2 with FE | ||
| Daytona International Speedway | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0%Runoffs 2015 | 100.0%Runoffs 2015 |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0%Runoffs 2016 | 100.0%Runoffs 2016 |
| Sonoma Raceway | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0%Runoffs 2018 | 100.0%Runoffs 2018 |
About this data
Every event the class ran, at any track, oldest to newest on the chart and newest first in the table. Each point is the class's best lap as a share of FE's best on the same day: the weather and the day cancel out, so one figure compares across years where lap times cannot; a class that suits one track more than another still reads differently there. It still moves when the yardstick's own balance changes or its field thins, and an event the yardstick did not run has no point. A best from fewer than three cars is greyed. The rule changes that took effect between two events are folded between their rows.