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FF vs SM vs EPx vs F5 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.

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Closest to the field: FF 100.0% of FF Rick Payne, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · SM 97.1% of FF Elivan Goulart, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2019 race · F5 83.7% of FF Wiley Mcmahan, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2019 race

1:402:002:202:408 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 20198 ▾12 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202012 ▾7 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 20217 ▾7 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 20227 ▾2 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20232 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20246 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20258 ▾4 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 20264 ▾FF race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:03.383 (Rick Payne)FF race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:30.133 (Neil Verhagen)FF race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:44.524 (Jonathon Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:42.049 (Jonathon Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:20.474 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:24.268 (Jeffrey Bartz)FF race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:55.676 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:18.358 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:00.583 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:22.057 (Sebastian Mateo Naranjo)FF race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:25.541 (Calvin Kautz)FF race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:23.686 (Nathan Down)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:02.489 (Tim Kautz)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:29.213 (Neil Verhagen)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:44.601 (Zach Holden)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:41.612 (Jonathon Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:59.563 (Tyler O'Connor)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:22.916 (Simon Sikes)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:44.359 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 1:59.215 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 1:59.249 (Nolan Allaer)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:22.552 (Calvin Kautz)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:24.905 (Jonathan Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:23.047 (David Ybarra)SM race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:24.067 (Todd Lamb)SM race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:40.764 (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:59.100 (Michael Gagliardo)SM race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:55.278 (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:16.459 (Elivan Goulart)SM race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:43.748 (Preston Pardus)SM race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:58.837 (Brian Henderson)SM race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:19.107 (Travis Wiley)SM race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:16.229 (Julian DaCosta)SM race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:41.486 (Brett Kowalski)SM race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:44.430 (Kyle Greenhill)SM race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:42.725 (Francisco Barroso)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:18.661 (Andrew Carbonell)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:40.514 (Justin Hille)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:58.306 (Chris Haldeman)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:54.355 (Ken Sutherland)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 2:14.552 (Todd Buras)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:42.209 (Kyle Greenhill)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:57.695 (Brian Henderson)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 2:14.664 (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 2:14.986 (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:41.106 (Ethan Goulart)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:43.111 (Bobby Gossett)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:42.173 (Brett Kowalski)F5 race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:03.298 (Matthew Strand)F5 race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:29.853 (Steven Thompson)F5 race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:42.860 (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:42.491 (David Lapham)F5 race best at Runoffs 2019: 1:57.572 (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:21.391 (James Weida)F5 race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:43.140 (Sven de Vries)F5 race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:21.862 (Sven de Vries)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:01.824 (W. Clint McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:28.528 (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:43.136 (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:41.807 (Jeff Jorgenson)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:57.361 (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:20.954 (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:42.619 (Ryan Mayfield)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 1:57.689 (James Weida)Daytona International Speedway · Runoffs 2015R2015Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course · Runoffs 2016R2016Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2017R2017Sonoma Raceway · Runoffs 2018R2018Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2019R2019Road America · Runoffs 2020R2020Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2021R2021Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2022R2022Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2023R2023Road America · Runoffs 2024R2024Road America · Runoffs 2025R2025Road America · Runoffs 2026R2026
FFSMEPxF5solid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
100%105%110%115%8 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 20198 ▾12 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202012 ▾7 rule changes between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 20217 ▾7 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 20227 ▾2 rule changes between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20232 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20246 ▾8 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20258 ▾4 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 20264 ▾FF race best at Runoffs 2015: 100.0% of FF's (Rick Payne)FF race best at Runoffs 2016: 100.0% of FF's (Neil Verhagen)FF race best at Runoffs 2017: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathon Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathon Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of FF's (Jeffrey Bartz)FF race best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF race best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of FF's (Sebastian Mateo Naranjo)FF race best at Runoffs 2025: 100.0% of FF's (Calvin Kautz)FF race best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of FF's (Nathan Down)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 100.0% of FF's (Tim Kautz)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 100.0% of FF's (Neil Verhagen)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 100.0% of FF's (Zach Holden)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathon Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of FF's (Tyler O'Connor)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of FF's (Simon Sikes)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of FF's (Nolan Allaer)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of FF's (Calvin Kautz)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 100.0% of FF's (Jonathan Kotyk)FF qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of FF's (David Ybarra)Off the chart: SM race best at Runoffs 2015: 116.8% of FF's (Todd Lamb)SM race best at Runoffs 2016: 111.8% of FF's (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2017: 113.9% of FF's (Michael Gagliardo)SM race best at Runoffs 2018: 113.0% of FF's (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2019: 97.1% of FF's (Elivan Goulart)SM race best at Runoffs 2020: 113.5% of FF's (Preston Pardus)SM race best at Runoffs 2021: 102.7% of FF's (Brian Henderson)SM race best at Runoffs 2022: 100.5% of FF's (Travis Wiley)SM race best at Runoffs 2023: 113.0% of FF's (Julian DaCosta)SM race best at Runoffs 2024: 113.7% of FF's (Brett Kowalski)SM race best at Runoffs 2025: 113.0% of FF's (Kyle Greenhill)SM race best at Runoffs 2026: 113.3% of FF's (Francisco Barroso)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 113.2% of FF's (Andrew Carbonell)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 112.7% of FF's (Justin Hille)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 113.1% of FF's (Chris Haldeman)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 112.5% of FF's (Ken Sutherland)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 112.5% of FF's (Todd Buras)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 113.5% of FF's (Kyle Greenhill)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 112.8% of FF's (Brian Henderson)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 113.0% of FF's (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 113.2% of FF's (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 113.0% of FF's (Ethan Goulart)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 112.6% of FF's (Bobby Gossett)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 113.4% of FF's (Brett Kowalski)F5 race best at Runoffs 2015: 99.9% of FF's (Matthew Strand)F5 race best at Runoffs 2016: 99.7% of FF's (Steven Thompson)F5 race best at Runoffs 2017: 98.4% of FF's (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2018: 100.4% of FF's (David Lapham)Off the chart: F5 race best at Runoffs 2019: 83.7% of FF's (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 race best at Runoffs 2020: 98.0% of FF's (James Weida)Off the chart: F5 race best at Runoffs 2021: 89.2% of FF's (Sven de Vries)F5 race best at Runoffs 2022: 102.5% of FF's (Sven de Vries)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 99.5% of FF's (W. Clint McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 99.2% of FF's (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 98.6% of FF's (Wiley Clinton McMahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 100.2% of FF's (Jeff Jorgenson)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 98.2% of FF's (Wiley Mcmahan)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 98.6% of FF's (Calvin Stewart)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 98.3% of FF's (Ryan Mayfield)F5 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 98.7% of FF's (James Weida)Daytona International Speedway · Runoffs 2015R2015Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course · Runoffs 2016R2016Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2017R2017Sonoma Raceway · Runoffs 2018R2018Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2019R2019Road America · Runoffs 2020R2020Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs 2021R2021Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2022R2022Virginia International Raceway · Runoffs 2023R2023Road America · Runoffs 2024R2024Road America · Runoffs 2025R2025Road America · Runoffs 2026R2026
FFSMEPxF5solid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of FF's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker
EventFFSMEPxF5
Qual best Race best Trap Qual best Race best Trap vs FF % of FF Qual best Race best Trap vs FF % of FF Qual best Race best Trap vs FF % of FF 
Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-282:23.047David 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%)2:42.173Brett Kowalski · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 0.3s-0.938s (-0.58%)2:42.725Francisco Barroso · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 0.2s-1.705s (-1.04%)119.6Wyatt Couch+0.3 mph (+0.3%)+19.039squal +19.126s113.3%qual 113.4%
4 rule changes (FF: 2, SM: 2)1 tyres & wheels · 2 wording · 1 other · FF Kent 1600 compression ratio calculation parameters reorganized: bore size and valve protrusion limits moved to separate subsections for clarity. · SM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. · SM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c. · 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.showhide
  • FF Clarification in FF Kent 1600 Compression Ratio Paragraph #40293wordingwordingFF Kent 1600 compression ratio calculation parameters reorganized: bore size and valve protrusion limits moved to separate subsections for clarity.
  • SM Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361.
  • SM Part Number Change Request #39914otherunclearSM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c.
  • FF Formula F Alternative Tire Rule Proposed Clarifications #39281tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF clarifies alternative tire eligibility: homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker or outboard suspension all four corners; push-rod/pull-rod cars may seek approval.
Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-292:24.905Jonathan 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%)2:43.111Bobby Gossett · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 0.3s+2.005s (+1.24%)2:44.430Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.3s+2.944s (+1.82%)119.3Francisco Barroso-0.6 mph (-0.5%)+18.889squal +18.206s113.0%qual 112.6%
8 rule changes (FF: 4, SM: 4)2 tyres & wheels · 1 engine · 1 weight · 3 wording · 1 other · SMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. · SMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fines, level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fines. · FF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars option to use Hoosier bias ply slicks or VFF tyres; clarifies mixing rules. · SM tire marking rules clarified: one Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 set per Super Tour weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used tires only. · FF adds alternative tire options for older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension: bias ply slicks or VFF radials. · SMX OE instrument cluster must stay unmodified and connected; aftermarket dash allowed if wiring only re-routed; alternate gauges now permitted; foot pedal comfort mods allowed without relocation. · 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.showhide
  • SM SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine.
  • SM Committee) SMX Penaly Clarification updated language #38337wordingwordingSMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fines, level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fines.
  • FF Page 228, FF tire rule 9.1.1.10.e #38251tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars option to use Hoosier bias ply slicks or VFF tyres; clarifies mixing rules.
  • SM Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38005wordingwordingSM tire marking rules clarified: one Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 set per Super Tour weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used tires only.
  • FF Formula F Proposal to Invite Older Cars Via a Tire Rule Change #37802tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF adds alternative tire options for older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension: bias ply slicks or VFF radials.
  • SM E&O SMX Regs 9.1.7.1.D.5.u-.w #37070wordingwordingSMX OE instrument cluster must stay unmodified and connected; aftermarket dash allowed if wiring only re-routed; alternate gauges now permitted; foot pedal comfort mods allowed without relocation.
  • FF Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox #36651weightfasterweightFF and FC sequential gearbox weight penalty reduces from 25 lbs to 10 lbs minimum weight addition.
  • FF Alternative Oversize Honda Fit Pistons #37064engineaddedengineFF 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.
Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-012:22.552Calvin 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%)2:41.106Ethan Goulart · fastest of 49 · top 5 within 0.5s-1.103s (-0.68%)2:41.486Brett Kowalski · fastest of 43 · top 5 within 0.3s-2.262s (-1.38%)119.9Alex Bertagnoli-1.4 mph (-1.2%)+19.429squal +18.554s113.7%qual 113.0%
6 rule changes (FF: 2, SM: 4)2 engine · 3 wording · 1 other · FF EGR blanking plate rule clarified: VTEC activation valve must be retained and functioning, no modifications permitted. · SMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification. · SM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01. · SMX Mazda MX-5 OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR section 9.1.7.1; wording change only. · SM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever. · FF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward oversize piston ring option PN FF800-100 as alternative to Riken or Nippon.showhide
  • FF Update to FF EGR Blanking Plate Rule #36633wordingwordingFF EGR blanking plate rule clarified: VTEC activation valve must be retained and functioning, no modifications permitted.
  • SM SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification.
  • SM Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556engineaddedengineSM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01.
  • SM Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingwordingSMX Mazda MX-5 OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR section 9.1.7.1; wording change only.
  • SM Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever.
  • FF Honda Fit Oversize Piston Rings #35305engineaddedengineFF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward oversize piston ring option PN FF800-100 as alternative to Riken or Nippon.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-231:59.249Nolan 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%)2:14.986Danny Steyn · fastest of 52 · top 5 within 0.1s+0.322s (+0.24%)2:16.229Julian DaCosta · fastest of 46 · top 5 within 0.3s-2.878s (-2.07%)120.3Jim Drago+1.1 mph (+0.9%)+15.646squal +15.737s113.0%qual 113.2%
2 rule changes (FF: 1, SM: 1)1 engine · 1 weight · FF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components. · SM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore.showhide
  • FF Add Fast Forward Part Numbers for Honda Fit Engine #33752engineaddedengineFF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components.
  • SM BOP for NB1 and NB2 #32309weightslowerweightSM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-241:59.215Jonathan 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%)2:14.664Danny Steyn · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s+0.112s (+0.08%)2:19.107Travis Wiley · fastest of 58 · top 5 within 0.9s+2.648s (+1.94%)119.2Jonathan Neudorf-0.6 mph (-0.5%)+0.749squal +15.449s100.5%qual 113.0%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%)+3.504squal -1.526s102.5%qual 98.7%
7 rule changes (SM: 1, F5: 6)1 engine · 4 wording · 2 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. · 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. · SM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation. · 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
  • 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.
  • F5 Ensure availability of ECU for Rotax engines #32695engineaddedengineF500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU.
  • F5 Clarify stepped exhaust header references #32743wordingwordingF500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area.
  • F5 593 carb boot availability and oil pump clarification #32527wordingwordingF500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted.
  • SM Update GCR Section 9.1.7.3.A.1. #32217wordingwordingSM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation.
  • F5 E&O class name #32194otheraddedF500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2.
  • F5 Data Box Mounting Plate #31638otheraddedF5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-251:44.359Jonathan 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 Sheppard1:57.695Brian Henderson · fastest of 90 · top 5 within 0.5s-0.611s (-0.52%)1:58.837Brian Henderson · fastest of 88 · top 5 within 0.3s-0.263s (-0.22%)119.8Kyle Greenhill+3.161squal +13.336s102.7%qual 112.8%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-12.536squal -1.740s89.2%qual 98.3%
7 rule changes (FF: 3, SM: 1, F5: 3)1 cars added · 5 wording · 1 other · 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. · F500 Rotax 593 HO engine now permitted; 875 lbs minimum weight, MA0242SP1020A or MA0242SP1063A restrictor, specific intake boots and piston required. · FF block relief permitted only as needed to fit an allowed crankshaft. · SM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture. · 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.showhide
  • F5 Clarify allowable assisted shifting systems #30871wordingwordingF5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control.
  • F5 Request to correct terminology #30976wordingwordingF5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition.
  • 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.
  • FF Kent crankshaft clarification #30426wordingwordingFF block relief permitted only as needed to fit an allowed crankshaft.
  • SM Updates - Obsolete Parts & BOP Parts #30438wordingaddedSM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture.
  • FF Allow Optional Coolant Bleed Line to Correct a Known Problem #29673otheraddedFF class cylinder head now permits optional coolant bleed line pipe thread fitting to swirl tower.
  • FF Clarification regarding Honda LC1 ECU implementation date #29684wordingwordingFF Honda LC1 ECU supplied by HPD is permitted effective 12/1/2020 with HPD lambda sensor.
Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-022:22.916Simon Sikes · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.6s2:24.268Jeffrey Bartz · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 0.4s138.1Jeffrey Bartz2:42.209Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 77 · top 5 within 0.5s2:43.748Preston Pardus · fastest of 75 · top 5 within 1.0s121.3Kyle Greenhill+19.480squal +19.293s113.5%qual 113.5%2:20.954Calvin Stewart · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.8s2:21.391James Weida · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.5s143.2Aaron Ellis-2.877squal -1.962s98.0%qual 98.6%
12 rule changes (FF: 4, SM: 2, F5: 6)4 engine · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 5 wording · F500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. · SM allows aftermarket radiators in original location with stock OEM cooling fan, and permits 1990-1997 cars to install upper radiator seal NA75-50-OK7A. · FF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date clarified to pending, contingent on SCCA receiving sufficient support materials. · SM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure. · 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. · 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. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.showhide
  • F5 Request to Update Suzuki Engine Years for F500 #29453engineaddedengineF500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019.
  • SM Radiator E&O Clarifications #29294wordingwordingSM allows aftermarket radiators in original location with stock OEM cooling fan, and permits 1990-1997 cars to install upper radiator seal NA75-50-OK7A.
  • FF Clarification regarding Honda LC1 ECU implementation #29135wordingwordingFF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date clarified to pending, contingent on SCCA receiving sufficient support materials.
  • SM Modifications to prevent failures of Rear Brake Caliper Pin #28953suspension & brakessuspension & brakesSM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure.
  • F5 Request for Cockpit Adjustment of External Jetting Devices #28359wordingunclearF5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made.
  • F5 Two Stroke Motors (reply to #28359 WDYT) #28816engine
  • F5 Re letter requesting driver adjustable carb mixture #28840wordingunclearF5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling.
  • F5 #28359 WDYT Request for Cockpit Adjustment #28875wordingunclearF5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359.
  • FF E&O FF Kent Engine alternator language #28204engineaddedengineFF Kent Engine alternator becomes optional instead of not required.
  • FF Honda Racing HPD low cost ECU proposal #27563engineaddedengineFF permits HPD LC1 ECU with lambda sensor; E1 ECU no longer supported but existing units may continue.
  • FF Update rain tire designation #28443tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFF rain tyres now allow Hoosier W3 Radial 185/60R13 front and 205/60R13 rear.
  • F5 Change 600cc restrictor size #27883inductionslowerinductionF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-051:59.563Tyler O'Connor · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.4s2:20.474Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 6.3s136.2Derek Ketchie2:14.552Todd Buras · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s2:16.459Elivan Goulart · fastest of 56 · top 5 within 0.4s119.8Jim Drago-4.015squal +14.989s97.1%qual 112.5%1:57.361Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.8s1:57.572Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.0s142.8Eric McRee-22.902squal -2.202s83.7%qual 98.2%
8 rule changes (FF: 3, SM: 4, F5: 1)1 aero · 1 engine · 1 weight · 3 wording · 2 other · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs. · SM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. · 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. · SM allows factory Mazda ECU and injector harnesses (P/N 0000-10-020E-99, 0000-10-080D-99) on 1999–2000 model year cars, unmodified. · SM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator now externally regulated only by OEM ECU or master kill switch; harness repair by splicing permitted. · SM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5.showhide
  • F5 Request for Weight Increase for Motorcycle Powered Cars #27214weight +25 lbsslowerweightF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs.
  • SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370otheraddedSM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part.
  • FF Request for Oversize Honda Fit Pistons #25810enginefasterengineFF Honda Fit cylinder honing increased to 73.315mm and oversize pistons PN 13020-RB7-Z00 now permitted with matching ring packs.
  • FF Heat Shield - Fit Intake #26102aeroaddedaeroFF intake manifold thermal wrap now permitted if easily removable for inspection; no coating allowed.
  • FF Request catch cans/tanks clarification #26158wordingwordingFF clarifies coolant and oil catch tank capacity requirements: coolant minimum one U.S. pint, oil minimum one U.S. quart per system.
  • SM Request 99-00 replacement Wire harnesses #25602otheraddedSM allows factory Mazda ECU and injector harnesses (P/N 0000-10-020E-99, 0000-10-080D-99) on 1999–2000 model year cars, unmodified.
  • SM Organize and Clarify 9.1.7.C.1.o. #25913wordingwordingSM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator now externally regulated only by OEM ECU or master kill switch; harness repair by splicing permitted.
  • SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123wordingremovedSM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5.
Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-101:41.612Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.7s1:42.049Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.3s115.7Denny Renfrow1:54.355Ken Sutherland · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.7s1:55.278Michael Carter · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.3s102.2Danny Steyn+13.229squal +12.743s113.0%qual 112.5%1:41.807Jeff Jorgenson · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 6.6s1:42.491David Lapham · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 9.5s113.3David Lapham+0.442squal +0.195s100.4%qual 100.2%
No rule changes on record between these events
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-251:44.601Zach Holden · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 1.2s1:44.524Jonathon Kotyk · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 0.5s1:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s+14.576squal +13.705s113.9%qual 113.1%1:43.136Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 1.4s1:42.860Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.664squal -1.465s98.4%qual 98.6%
No rule changes on record between these events
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-191:29.213Neil Verhagen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 2.1s1:30.133Neil Verhagen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.4s1:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s+10.631squal +11.301s111.8%qual 112.7%1:28.528Calvin Stewart · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.9s1:29.853Steven Thompson · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 4.5s-0.280squal -0.685s99.7%qual 99.2%
No rule changes on record between these events
Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-212:02.489Tim Kautz · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 1.1s2:03.383Rick Payne · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 0.8s2:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · top 5 within 0.8s+20.684squal +16.172s116.8%qual 113.2%2:01.824W. Clint McMahan · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.0s2:03.298Matthew Strand · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.9s-0.085squal -0.665s99.9%qual 99.5%

By track

TrackEvents Typical % of FF Best Latest 
Road America4100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2020100.0%Runoffs 2026
Virginia International Raceway3100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2019100.0%Runoffs 2023
Indianapolis Motor Speedway2100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2017100.0%Runoffs 2021
Daytona International Speedway1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2015100.0%Runoffs 2015
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2016100.0%Runoffs 2016
Sonoma Raceway1100.0%100.0%Runoffs 2018100.0%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.