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FF pace at every track
Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of SM is each class's best lap as a share of SM'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.
Quickest here: FF 1:29.213 Neil Verhagen, Runoffs 2016 qualifying
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| Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28 | 2:23.047David Ybarra · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.4s-1.858s (-1.28%) | 2:23.686Nathan Down · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.855s (-1.27%) | 138.9Tazio Stefanelli+0.5 mph (+0.3%) | 88.3%qual 88.2% | ||
2 rule changes (FF: 2)1 tyres & wheels · 1 wording · FF Kent 1600 compression ratio calculation parameters reorganized: bore size and valve protrusion limits moved to separate subsections for clarity. · FF clarifies alternative tire eligibility: homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker or outboard suspension all four corners; push-rod/pull-rod cars may seek approval.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29 | 2:24.905Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 1.1s+2.353s (+1.65%) | 2:25.541Calvin Kautz · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.5s+3.484s (+2.45%) | 138.4Tazio Stefanelli-2.3 mph (-1.6%) | 88.5%qual 88.8% | ||
4 rule changes (FF: 4)2 tyres & wheels · 1 engine · 1 weight · FF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars option to use Hoosier bias ply slicks or VFF tyres; clarifies mixing rules. · FF adds alternative tire options for older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension: bias ply slicks or VFF radials. · FF and FC sequential gearbox weight penalty reduces from 25 lbs to 10 lbs minimum weight addition. · FF Honda Fit pistons: OEM 0.25mm oversize PN 13020-RB7-Z00 or Fast Forward PN FF800-110 now both allowed; standard diameter 73.240mm (2.8835 inches), minimum weight 198.0g.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01 | 2:22.552Calvin Kautz · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.364s (-0.25%) | 2:22.057Sebastian Mateo Naranjo · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 0.6s-2.211s (-1.53%) | 140.7Calvin Kautz+2.6 mph (+1.9%) | 88.0%qual 88.5% | ||
2 rule changes (FF: 2)1 engine · 1 wording · FF EGR blanking plate rule clarified: VTEC activation valve must be retained and functioning, no modifications permitted. · FF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward oversize piston ring option PN FF800-100 as alternative to Riken or Nippon.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23 | 1:59.249Nolan Allaer · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.8s+0.034s (+0.03%) | 2:00.583Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 0.4s-17.775s (-12.85%) | 138.4Calvin Kautz+0.1 mph (+0.1%) | 88.5%qual 88.3% | ||
1 rule change (FF: 1)1 engine · FF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24 | 1:59.215Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 1.2s-0.348s (-0.29%) | 2:18.358Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.4s-2.116s (-1.51%) | 138.3Tim Kautz+2.2 mph (+1.6%) | 99.5%qual 88.5% | ||
| No rule changes on record between these events | ||||||
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25 | 1:44.359Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.242s (-0.23%) | 1:55.676Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 1.8s+11.152s (+10.67%) | 141.6Nicholas Sheppard | 97.3%qual 88.7% | ||
3 rule changes (FF: 3)2 wording · 1 other · FF block relief permitted only as needed to fit an allowed crankshaft. · FF class cylinder head now permits optional coolant bleed line pipe thread fitting to swirl tower. · FF Honda LC1 ECU supplied by HPD is permitted effective 12/1/2020 with HPD lambda sensor.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02 | 2:22.916Simon Sikes · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.6s | 2:24.268Jeffrey Bartz · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 0.4s | 138.1Jeffrey Bartz | 88.1%qual 88.1% | ||
4 rule changes (FF: 4)2 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 wording · FF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date clarified to pending, contingent on SCCA receiving sufficient support materials. · FF Kent Engine alternator becomes optional instead of not required. · FF permits HPD LC1 ECU with lambda sensor; E1 ECU no longer supported but existing units may continue. · FF rain tyres now allow Hoosier W3 Radial 185/60R13 front and 205/60R13 rear.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05 | 1:59.563Tyler O'Connor · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.4s | 2:20.474Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 6.3s | 136.2Derek Ketchie | 102.9%qual 88.9% | ||
3 rule changes (FF: 3)1 aero · 1 engine · 1 wording · FF Honda Fit cylinder honing increased to 73.315mm and oversize pistons PN 13020-RB7-Z00 now permitted with matching ring packs. · FF intake manifold thermal wrap now permitted if easily removable for inspection; no coating allowed. · FF clarifies coolant and oil catch tank capacity requirements: coolant minimum one U.S. pint, oil minimum one U.S. quart per system.show
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| Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10 | 1:41.612Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.7s | 1:42.049Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.3s | 115.7Denny Renfrow | 88.5%qual 88.9% | ||
| No rule changes on record between these events | ||||||
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25 | 1:44.601Zach Holden · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 1.2s | 1:44.524Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 0.5s | 87.8%qual 88.4% | |||
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| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19 | 1:29.213Neil Verhagen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 2.1s | 1:30.133Neil Verhagen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.4s | 89.4%qual 88.8% | |||
| No rule changes on record between these events | ||||||
| Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21 | 2:02.489Tim Kautz · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 1.1s | 2:03.383Rick Payne · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 0.8s | 85.6%qual 88.3% | |||
By track
| Track | Events | Typical % of SM | Best | Latest |
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| Road America | 4 | 88.1% | 88.0%Runoffs 2024 | 88.3%Runoffs 2026 |
| Virginia International Raceway | 3 | 99.5% | 88.5%Runoffs 2023 | 88.5%Runoffs 2023 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 | 87.8% | 87.8%Runoffs 2017 | 97.3%Runoffs 2021 |
| Daytona International Speedway | 1 | 85.6% | 85.6%Runoffs 2015 | 85.6%Runoffs 2015 |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | 89.4% | 89.4%Runoffs 2016 | 89.4%Runoffs 2016 |
| Sonoma Raceway | 1 | 88.5% | 88.5%Runoffs 2018 | 88.5%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 SM'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.