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FE vs SRF vs FM vs FX 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 · SRF 1:37.344 Mike Miserendino, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · FM 1:26.043 Jacob Loomis, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · FX 1:38.596 Vaughn Glace, Runoffs 2021 qualifying

% of FELap times

FESRFFMFXsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

FESRFFMFXsolid 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			SRF					FM					FX
	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														1:51.480Trevor A Russell · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 9.7s	2:08.711Dimitrios Tsesmetzis · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 6.8s	137.2Trevor A Russell
16 rule changes (FE: 4, SRF: 3, FX: 9)3 tyres & wheels · 2 cars added · 1 engine · 1 induction · 1 weight · 4 wording · 4 other · FE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines. · Pro Formula F2000 tube frame transmission cut to 4 forward gears; sequential carries 25 lb. weight penalty. · FX Formula Mazda minimum weight set to 1270 lb. · FX Formula Mazda drops four-port Renesis engine option; weight minimum now per notes. · Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) now requires 45mm Flat Plate Intake Restrictor; fairings before or after prohibited. · USF2000 Tube Frame adds Performance Electronics PE3-8400 ECU as alternative to Pectel T2. · 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. · Formula Mazda FX rule reference updated to current specifications document; tire marking no longer required. · FX Formula 4 tire choice unrestricted; must provide FIA certification rules upon request. · FX USF2000 Tube Frame front tyre changes from Hoosier radial 20.5 x 7.0 x 13 to any Hoosier 20.5 x 7.0 x 13. · FX Formula Renault 2.0 (00-09) and (10-17) tire choice unrestricted; no other component alterations except repairs. · 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…showhide 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 FX Pro Formula F2000/USF2000 Transmission E&O #32823engineslower · enginePro Formula F2000 tube frame transmission cut to 4 forward gears; sequential carries 25 lb. weight penalty. 2022-08-01 FX Formula Mazda Minimum Weight #33010weightslower · weightFX Formula Mazda minimum weight set to 1270 lb. 2022-08-01 FX Formula Mazda Spec Line E&O Corrections #33011cars addedremoved · cars addedFX Formula Mazda drops four-port Renesis engine option; weight minimum now per notes. 2022-07-01 FX Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) Intake Restrictor #32745inductionslower · inductionFormula Renault 2.0 (10-17) now requires 45mm Flat Plate Intake Restrictor; fairings before or after prohibited. 2022-07-01 FX Allow Performance Electronics PE3-8400 for USF2000 MZR #32767cars addedaddedUSF2000 Tube Frame adds Performance Electronics PE3-8400 ECU as alternative to Pectel T2. 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. 2022-06-01 SRF SRF Tire Rule Update #32614wordingwordingSRF tire rule wording clarified: tires must be run as delivered. 2022-06-01 SRF Brake, seal, and air filter clarifications #32670otherfasterSRF brake rotor minimum thickness reduced from 13.25 mm to 12.20 mm; seals and air filter specs clarified. 2022-02-01 FX FM Rule Set Clarification #31881wordingwordingFormula Mazda FX rule reference updated to current specifications document; tire marking no longer required. 2022-02-01 FX E&O F4 Tires #31940tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFX Formula 4 tire choice unrestricted; must provide FIA certification rules upon request. 2022-02-01 FX E&O USF2000 Tube Frame #31951tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFX USF2000 Tube Frame front tyre changes from Hoosier radial 20.5 x 7.0 x 13 to any Hoosier 20.5 x 7.0 x 13. 2022-02-01 FX URGENT - FX- Formula Renault Tire #32058tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFX Formula Renault 2.0 (00-09) and (10-17) tire choice unrestricted; no other component alterations except repairs. 2021-12-01 FE Two FE2 Rule Updates #31524other 2021-12-01 SRF Three Updates to SRF Rules #31523otherotherSRF 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…
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25														1:38.596Vaughn Glace · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.1s	1:38.833Vaughn Glace · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.3s	138.6Vaughn Glace
15 rule changes (FE: 4, SRF: 6, FX: 5)3 cars added · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 aero · 1 engine · 1 suspension & brakes · 5 wording · 2 other · FX USF2000 Tube Frame gains Hoosier radial tyre option, FC-compliant shocks, Wilwood brakes, and Bosch spark plugs. · 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. · FX USF2000 Tube Frame now allows any Hoosier radial tire 20.5×7.0×13 front, 22.5×8.0×13 rear. · SRF3 alternator pulley specified as P/N G902130 or G902130A, minimum 12oz. · Formula Renault 2.0 / Fran-Am 2000 added to FX class at 1250 lbs with 8-inch front, 10-inch rear wheels, sealed engine. · SRF and SRF3 mandatory identification revised: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, added Hoosier logo placement. · FX adds 2010–2017 Formula Renault 2.0, must comply with Table 1 notes. · FE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver. · FX FormulaSPEED FS2.0 now references online specifications instead of requiring World Speed Inc. documentation by April 2020. · SRF rear springs limited to P/N 280390 only, previous part numbers no longer allowed; ground clearance wording clarified.showhide 2021-08-01 FX Rules Adjustment #30950otheraddedFX USF2000 Tube Frame gains Hoosier radial tyre option, FC-compliant shocks, Wilwood brakes, and Bosch spark plugs. 2021-08-01 SRF SRF Wet Tires #30849tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsSRF wet tyres add Hoosier W2 option alongside existing H20 from October 4, 2021. 2021-08-01 SRF SADEV-SRF3 Transmission #30926cars addedaddedSRF adds SADEV-SRF3 6-speed sequential transmission option with ratios 3.0–0.92:1 and 3.20 final drive. 2021-08-01 SRF SRF Update Maintenance, Repairs and Seals #30961wordingwordingSRF 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. 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 FE FE Radiator Screens #30575aeroadded · aeroFE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane. 2021-06-01 FX FX/FRP Tire Rule #30723tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFX USF2000 Tube Frame now allows any Hoosier radial tire 20.5×7.0×13 front, 22.5×8.0×13 rear. 2021-06-01 SRF SRF3 Alternator Pulley #30684engineadded · engineSRF3 alternator pulley specified as P/N G902130 or G902130A, minimum 12oz. 2021-05-01 FX Classify the 2000-2009 Formula Renault 2.0 / Fran-Am 2000 #30460cars addedaddedFormula Renault 2.0 / Fran-Am 2000 added to FX class at 1250 lbs with 8-inch front, 10-inch rear wheels, sealed engine. 2021-03-01 SRF Mandatory identification: #30223wordingwordingSRF and SRF3 mandatory identification revised: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, added Hoosier logo placement. 2021-01-01 FX Request for Car Classification to Compete in Formula X #29933cars addedaddedFX adds 2010–2017 Formula Renault 2.0, must comply with Table 1 notes. 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. 2020-12-01 FX Update specifications for FormulaSPEED cars #29674wordingwordingFX FormulaSPEED FS2.0 now references online specifications instead of requiring World Speed Inc. documentation by April 2020. 2020-12-01 SRF SRF Shocks, Springs and Ride Height. #29688otherotherSRF rear springs limited to P/N 280390 only, previous part numbers no longer allowed; ground clearance wording clarified.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02														2:16.968Jacob Loomis · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.7s	2:17.553Jacob Loomis · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 3.5s	139.3Brad Drew
16 rule changes (FE: 5, SRF: 5, FX: 6)5 cars added · 2 weight · 1 aero · 1 tyres & wheels · 7 wording · FE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030". · Formula Ireland / Formula FX added to FX class, must comply with Table 1 notes. · Formula Ireland/Formula FX cars pending specification submission for possible FX table addition. · 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. · SRF Penske shock P/N 280396 bump stop P/N 280407 becomes mandatory, maximum one per shock, effective 05/01/2020. · Ex-Pro Formula Super Vee added to FX with 1600cc VW engine, 1190 lb minimum weight, 6-inch front and 8-inch rear wheels. · FormulaSPEED with 2.0L Mazda MZR engine, 8in front/10in rear wheels, adjustable dual rear planes, 1350 lbs moves from FA to FX. · FX Formula Mazda no longer requires tire marking; must comply with December 2019 GCR rules. · Pro Formula F 2000 and USF2000 Tube Frame engine and car rules simplified; FC rules and FRP MAZDA MZR F2000 specs now apply directly. · 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. · 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.showhide 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". 2020-09-01 FX Follow up to to Letter#28991 Request for FX classification #29281cars addedaddedFormula Ireland / Formula FX added to FX class, must comply with Table 1 notes. 2020-07-01 FX Request to be added to FX group #28991cars addedaddedFormula Ireland/Formula FX cars pending specification submission for possible FX table addition. 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. 2020-05-01 SRF SRF Bump Stop Correction #27019wordingwordingSRF Penske shock P/N 280396 bump stop P/N 280407 becomes mandatory, maximum one per shock, effective 05/01/2020. 2020-04-01 FX Request to classify FSV in FX #28057cars addedaddedEx-Pro Formula Super Vee added to FX with 1600cc VW engine, 1190 lb minimum weight, 6-inch front and 8-inch rear wheels. 2020-04-01 FX Classify FormulaSPEED in FX #28715cars addedaddedFormulaSPEED with 2.0L Mazda MZR engine, 8in front/10in rear wheels, adjustable dual rear planes, 1350 lbs moves from FA to FX. 2020-03-01 FX Request to remove tire marking language from FM #28415wordingwordingFX Formula Mazda no longer requires tire marking; must comply with December 2019 GCR rules. 2020-02-01 FX Change to FX Table 1 #28322wordingunclearPro Formula F 2000 and USF2000 Tube Frame engine and car rules simplified; FC rules and FRP MAZDA MZR F2000 specs now apply directly. 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. 202-01-01 SRF SRF Rain / Brake Rule - BoD approved as follows #34958wordingwordingSRF rain and brake rule supersedes GCR 9.3.32.B.2 effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. 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. 2019-12-01 SRF SRF Tire Warmer Rule #27622tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsSRF adds tire warmer prohibition and specifies Hoosier dry and wet tire part numbers. 2019-12-01 SRF SRF / SRF3 Nose Weight Reduction #27706weightfaster · weightSRF front nose weight minimum reduced from 35 to 32 lbs. 2019-12-01 SRF SRF / SRF3 Majors & Regional Class Updates #27723wordingwordingSRF2 becomes Regional Only; SRF3 nomenclature changed from GEN3 to Ford 1.6L conversion; SRF and SRF3 no longer compete together for points.
	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						1:55.124Bryce Cornet · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.3s	2:15.816Bryce Cornet · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 4.9s	135.7Bryce Cornet	+20.168squal +0.414s	117.4%qual 100.4%
6 rule changes (FE: 5, SRF: 1)3 tyres & wheels · 2 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · FE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3. · 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. · 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. · 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. 2019-07-01 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. 2019-07-01 SRF SRF Dash Windscreen Kit #27028aeroadded · aeroSRF drivers may now use Dash Windscreen Kit P/N 1180103 or P/N 180102. 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						1:37.598Bryce 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	-0.595squal +0.081s	99.4%qual 100.1%
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		1:51.573Thomas 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%	1:41.231Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:41.146Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.2s		+1.420squal +2.054s	101.4%qual 102.1%
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		1:37.344Mike 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%	1:26.043Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 3.1s	1:27.922Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.7s		-2.641squal -1.593s	97.1%qual 98.2%
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		2:14.306Cliff 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%	1:57.804Joseph Burton-Harris · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.3s	1:58.029Joseph Burton-Harris · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.7s		-1.011squal -0.020s	99.2%qual 100.0%

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.