BoP Lab / Classes / FF
FF vs P2 vs FX pace at every track
Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FF is each class's best lap as a share of FF'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: FF 100.0% of FF Rick Payne, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · P2 78.5% of FF Greg Gyann, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2019 race · FX 85.4% of FF Vaughn Glace, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 2021 race
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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%) | 2:10.606Greg Gyann · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 5.3s+3.201s (+2.51%) | 2:09.441Mike Reupert · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 4.2s+1.119s (+0.87%) | 155.0Matt Strand+2.4 mph (+1.6%) | -14.245squal -12.441s | 90.1%qual 91.3% | |||||||
3 rule changes (FF: 2, FX: 1)1 tyres & wheels · 2 wording · FX sealed engines now subject to section 9.3.42 requirements instead of full inspection and reassembly costs. · 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%) | ||||||||||||
6 rule changes (FF: 4, P2: 1, FX: 1)3 weight · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 engine · 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. · FX Ligier JS F422 minimum weight reduces to 1360 lbs from 1375 lbs. · P2 2000 cc Pinto engine car minimum weight set to 1335 lbs. · 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%) | 2:07.405Bart Wolf · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.0s-1.109s (-0.86%) | 2:08.322Bart Wolf · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 0.6s-1.471s (-1.13%) | 152.5Lucian Pancea-0.6 mph (-0.4%) | -13.735squal -15.147s | 90.3%qual 89.4% | |||||||
11 rule changes (FF: 2, P2: 5, FX: 4)2 engine · 1 cars added · 1 weight · 6 wording · 1 other · FF EGR blanking plate rule clarified: VTEC activation valve must be retained and functioning, no modifications permitted. · FX Ligier JS F4 1st Gen minimum weight drops 15 lbs to 1405; 2nd Gen rises 31 lbs to 1375. · P2 Spec Line E engine notes clarify oil system, ECU, and exhaust remain unrestricted; wording only. · P2 FIA Group CN notes clarify V de V European Proto Endurance Challenge bodywork, rear diffuser, wing, wheels, assisted shifting allowed; regulations link provided. · FX adds Ligier JS F422 second generation classification, new car permitted. · FX Formula 4 removed reference to FIA Technical Regulations 2015 and subsequent safety requirements; tire choice remains unrestricted. · FF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward oversize piston ring option PN FF800-100 as alternative to Riken or Nippon. · P2 AMAC and related cars: clarified B.1 modified engine range to 2008 and older stock engines only, with 38mm restrictor and 1025 lbs minimum weight. · P2 Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine: 2007–2008 crankcase 11300-21860 may be replaced with 2016–2019 GSX-S1000 part 11301-04840. · P2 Table 1 engine date ranges clarified: Stock Engine replaced with specific marques Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, BMW for 2009-newer and 2008-older rows. · FX Formula Mazda specifications updated; attached table not provided.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%) | 1:48.590Greg Gyann · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.7s+1.024s (+0.95%) | 1:48.829Lucian Pancea · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 0.9s-27.005s (-19.88%) | 150.9Lucian Pancea-0.2 mph (-0.2%) | -11.754squal -10.659s | 90.3%qual 91.1% | |||||||
12 rule changes (FF: 1, P2: 8, FX: 3)3 engine · 2 cars added · 1 weight · 6 wording · USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added to FC as spec line car; removed from FX. · P2 minimum side body height must equal front axle centerline height, viewed from side. · P2 closed cockpit single seat cars now prohibited unless Table 1 spec line permits. · P2 engine table spec line B.1 redundant effective date language removed and table updated. · P2 motorcycle restrictor reduced 35mm to 34mm for 2011+ Kawasaki; minimum weights increased to 1100 lbs for 2009+ engines; cockpit length corrected to 23.622 inches. · FF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components. · FX: Remove FB and FM from combined-class preferences in GCR 1.4.2.D. · Sebeco NP01-EVO and Elan NP01 added to P2 with Mazda 2.0L MZR, no restrictor required, 1600 lb minimum weight. · P2 Radical SR3/SR4, Cup, Club Sport, Pro-Sport, PR6: assisted shifting clarified from A-assisted to Aassisted; Cup engine restrictor changed from Unrestricted to Not required. · P2 chassis now allows composite materials partially installed; anti-intrusion panels attachment simplified; Stohr and converted models clarified. · Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) reclassified from FX to FA spec line; minimum weight reduced 1300 to 1280 lbs, restrictor removed.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%) | 1:47.566Tim Day Jr · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 3.0s-1.545s (-1.42%) | 2:15.834Greg Gyann · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 10.1s+25.576s (+23.20%) | 151.1Robert Iversen+1.8 mph (+1.2%) | -2.524squal -11.649s | 98.2%qual 90.2% | 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 | -9.647squal -7.735s | 93.0%qual 93.5% | ||
19 rule changes (P2: 10, FX: 9)3 cars added · 3 tyres & wheels · 2 weight · 1 engine · 1 induction · 8 wording · 1 other · 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. · P2 chassis construction clarified: full composite allowed; partial composite must roll without composite parts installed. · P2 classification wording cleaned up in GCR section 9.1.8.C and GCR contents. · P2 Oldsmobile cam rules correct spelling from 'after market' to 'aftermarket' in two sections. · P2 adds Beasley B2 at 1350 lbs with Mazda 12A, 40.5mm venturi, and up to 16.5in wing chord. · P2 wings: terminology change from 'cord' to 'chord', and 'only' removed from Bobsy and Jondal notes. · P2 Converted F5 cars renamed F500, must retain F500 suspension, minimum width 55 inches. · 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. · P2 motorcycle engines gain 5cc to 1505cc max, two-stroke gains 5cc to 1205cc max, automotive engines add 50 lbs minimum weight to 1350 lbs. · P2 Control Area definition clarified: rectangular zone from rear edge of front tires to front edge of rear tires, full car width. · P2 specification line B.1 engine table entry amended; details of change not provided in excerpt. · P2 Control Area definition clarified: rear tire edge and front tire edge bounds, car's lower surface width, floor extensions and aerodynamic attachments included, vertical structures prohibited.show
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| 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 | 1:33.235Tim Day Jr · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.3s+1.409s (+1.53%) | 1:35.322Tim Day Jr · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 4.8s+2.841s (+3.07%) | 150.3Robert Iversen | -20.354squal -11.124s | 82.4%qual 89.3% | 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 | -16.843squal -5.763s | 85.4%qual 94.5% | ||
16 rule changes (FF: 3, P2: 8, FX: 5)3 cars added · 2 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 8 wording · 2 other · P2 CN Honda K20A-FD2 engine rebuild clarified: balancing, porting, polishing prohibited; valve jobs and honing must follow factory procedures. · FX USF2000 Tube Frame gains Hoosier radial tyre option, FC-compliant shocks, Wilwood brakes, and Bosch spark plugs. · P2 Converted F5 cars must retain F5 suspension and meet P2 non-spec requirements except minimum width is 55 inches. · P2 minimum body width clarified: cannot extend inward beyond vertical plane through tire centerlines. · FX USF2000 Tube Frame now allows any Hoosier radial tire 20.5×7.0×13 front, 22.5×8.0×13 rear. · Formula Renault 2.0 / Fran-Am 2000 added to FX class at 1250 lbs with 8-inch front, 10-inch rear wheels, sealed engine. · P2 tonneau covers now allowed to meet minimum dimensions; cockpit equipment attachment wording clarified. · P2 removes effective date 01/01/2021 from six car spec lines in Table 1. · P2 engine specs B.1, B.2, B.3 limited to maximum 4 valves per cylinder. · FF block relief permitted only as needed to fit an allowed crankshaft. · P2 adds new spec line for 2-cycle 3-cylinder engine up to 820cc with 10 front, 14–15 rear wheel width. · FX adds 2010–2017 Formula Renault 2.0, must comply with Table 1 notes. · 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. · FX FormulaSPEED FS2.0 now references online specifications instead of requiring World Speed Inc. documentation by April 2020. · P2 motorcycle-engine cars: 2009+ stock 37mm restrictor, 2008- stock 35mm, modified 1075 lbs. Honda K20A 50mm restrictor. Various spec cars: restrictors increased or decreased 0.5–3mm.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 | 2:08.514Robert Iversen · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 3.0s | 2:09.793Robert Iversen · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 3.9s | 153.1Robert Iversen | -14.475squal -14.402s | 90.0%qual 89.9% | 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 | -6.715squal -5.948s | 95.3%qual 95.8% | ||
16 rule changes (FF: 4, P2: 6, FX: 6)5 cars added · 3 engine · 1 aero · 1 induction · 1 tyres & wheels · 4 wording · 1 other · Formula Ireland / Formula FX added to FX class, must comply with Table 1 notes. · P2 rear wing rules clarified: standard wing 6×12 inches, end plates 14-inch square; alternate 1-meter formula wing 110cm wide, 9×18 inches, end plates 14×18 inches. · FF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date clarified to pending, contingent on SCCA receiving sufficient support materials. · Formula Ireland/Formula FX cars pending specification submission for possible FX table addition. · Elan NP01 added to P2 Table 1 as Spec Line car with 2000cc displacement and 42mm restrictor. · P2 Enterprises Sports Racer now permits 55mm flat plate intake restrictor Part # WM303013 as alternative to SIR. · FF Kent Engine alternator becomes optional instead of not required. · 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. · P2 Enterprise Sports Racer 2.3L engine must use SIR or Flat Plate restrictor meeting peak horsepower, sized in whole or 0.5mm increments. · 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. · FX Formula Mazda no longer requires tire marking; must comply with December 2019 GCR rules. · P2 electronic throttle control wording clarified: ETC permitted if stock ECU throttle pedal activates original throttle shaft mechanism. · Pro Formula F 2000 and USF2000 Tube Frame engine and car rules simplified; FC rules and FRP MAZDA MZR F2000 specs now apply directly. · P2 adds BMW to permitted motorcycle-based engines alongside Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda.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 | 1:49.111Robert Iversen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 0.8s | 1:50.258Greg Gyann · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 0.4s | 149.4Robert Iversen | -30.216squal -10.452s | 78.5%qual 91.3% | |||||||
12 rule changes (FF: 3, P2: 9)5 engine · 1 aero · 1 cars added · 1 induction · 1 weight · 3 wording · P2 Honda K20A-FD2 non-composite chassis intake restrictor note clarified; restrictor implementation date removed. · P2 motorcycle engines: Stock restrictor to 35mm, Modified to 34mm; weights up to 1025 and 1125 lbs respectively. B.5 restrictor to 33mm, weight to 1185 lbs. · P2 cars limited to power application on maximum two wheels. · P2 Enterprise minimum weight increased to 1375 lbs.; peak horsepower of sealed ESR engine reduced per CRB specification. · P2 stock and modified engines get smaller restrictors (35.0mm, 34.0mm, 33.0mm) and heavier minimums (1025, 1125, 1185 lbs). · P2 Line A.1 restrictor reduced from 40mm to 38mm. · 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. · P2 Spec Line cars now allow 1345cc Hayabusa stock engines at 1050 lb minimum with 30mm restrictor. · P2 Group CN Honda K20A-FD2 55mm intake restrictor implementation delayed from 1 January to 3 March 2019. · P2 Honda K20A-FD2 Group CN must use stock intake manifold, 64mm throttle, 55mm restrictor at 1500 lbs minimum.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 | 1:28.784Tim Day Jr · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 5.0s | 1:32.071Chuck Bona · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.9s | 144.4Tim Day Jr | -9.978squal -12.828s | 90.2%qual 87.4% | |||||||
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| 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 | 1:31.826Jeff Shafer · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 4.9s | 1:32.481Jeff Shafer · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 3.8s | -12.043squal -12.775s | 88.5%qual 87.8% | |||||||||
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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 | 1:20.188Jeff Shafer · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 4.0s | 1:20.904Jeff Shafer · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.2s | -9.229squal -9.025s | 89.8%qual 89.9% | |||||||||
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| 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 | 1:51.825Chris Farrell · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 3.6s | 1:52.355Jeff Shafer · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.8s | -11.028squal -10.664s | 91.1%qual 91.3% | |||||||||
By track
| Track | Events | Typical % of FF | Best | Latest |
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| Road America | 4 | 100.0% | 100.0%Runoffs 2020 | 100.0%Runoffs 2026 |
| Virginia International Raceway | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0%Runoffs 2019 | 100.0%Runoffs 2023 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0%Runoffs 2017 | 100.0%Runoffs 2021 |
| 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 FF'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.