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FM vs FB vs F5 vs SMX pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FM is each class's best lap as a share of FM'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 Barber Motorsports Park 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: FM 1:26.043 Jacob Loomis, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · FB 1:19.886 Alex Mayer, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · F5 1:28.528 Calvin Stewart, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · SMX 2:11.435 Nathan Nicholson, Runoffs 2023 qualifying

% of FMLap times

FMFBF5SMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

FMFBF5SMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of FM's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker

	Event	FM			FB					F5					SMX
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FM	% of FM	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FM	% of FM	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FM	% of FM
	Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28														2:36.472Skyler Cottrell · fastest of 21 · top 5 within 0.4s+0.240s (+0.15%)	2:36.414Cam Ebben · fastest of 21 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.677s (-0.43%)	128.4Christian Hoagland-0.6 mph (-0.5%)
2 rule changes (SMX: 2)1 wording · 1 other · 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.showhide 2026-07-01 SMX Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. 2026-04-01 SMX 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.
	Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29														2:36.232Cam Ebben · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 0.2s+0.581s (+0.37%)	2:37.091Michael Tinis · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.3s+0.813s (+0.52%)	129.1Camden Gruber-0.4 mph (-0.3%)
5 rule changes (SMX: 5)4 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. · SMX tire marking rules clarified: one set Toyo RR P235/40/ZR17 per weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used only. · SMX competitors must submit AiM data files within 60 minutes instead of 30 after timed sessions. · 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.showhide 2025-06-01 SMX SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. 2025-06-01 SMX 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. 2025-05-01 SMX Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38004wordingwordingSMX tire marking rules clarified: one set Toyo RR P235/40/ZR17 per weekend, impound after first dry session, damaged tires may be replaced with used only. 2025-05-01 SMX SMX Data Submission Timeframe #38039wordingwordingSMX competitors must submit AiM data files within 60 minutes instead of 30 after timed sessions. 2024-12-01 SMX 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.
	Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01														2:35.651Ethan Lampe · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s	2:36.278Ethan Jacobs · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 0.7s	129.5Michael Borden
4 rule changes (SMX: 4)1 engine · 2 wording · 1 other · 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.showhide 2024-09-01 SMX SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement: non-functioning recorder now will instead of may warrant penalty or disqualification. 2024-09-01 SMX Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556engineadded · engineSM and SMX must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol, effective 2024-09-01. 2024-09-01 SMX Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingwordingSMX Mazda MX-5 OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR section 9.1.7.1; wording change only. 2024-09-01 SMX Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23														2:11.435Nathan Nicholson · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.6s	2:12.616Noah Harmon · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.1s	127.8Noah Harmon
No rule changes on record between these events
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24									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%)
6 rule changes (F5: 6)1 engine · 3 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. · 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 2022-09-01 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. 2022-08-01 F5 Ensure availability of ECU for Rotax engines #32695engineadded · engineF500 Rotax engines now permit Ingi Tech Sparker ignition DCP-CDI-P2 as alternate ECU. 2022-07-01 F5 Clarify stepped exhaust header references #32743wordingwordingF500 clarifies stepped diameter exhaust headers prohibited except at cylinder head flange area. 2022-06-01 F5 593 carb boot availability and oil pump clarification #32527wordingwordingF500 Rotax 593 intake boot options clarified; oil injection pump removal now permitted. 2022-03-01 F5 E&O class name #32194otheraddedF500 Majors and Runoffs cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Solo or Solo 2. 2022-01-01 F5 Data Box Mounting Plate #31638otheraddedF5 cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25									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
3 rule changes (F5: 3)1 cars added · 2 wording · 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.showhide 2021-08-01 F5 Clarify allowable assisted shifting systems #30871wordingwordingF5 clarifies mechanical shifting only; throttle-cut and flat-shifter devices permitted if driver retains full control. 2021-08-01 F5 Request to correct terminology #30976wordingwordingF5 single-seat open-wheel cars: rigid suspension becomes limited suspension in class definition. 2021-06-01 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.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02									2:20.954Calvin Stewart · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.8s	2:21.391James Weida · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.5s	143.2Aaron Ellis
6 rule changes (F5: 6)2 engine · 1 induction · 3 wording · F500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. · 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. · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.showhide 2020-10-01 F5 Request to Update Suzuki Engine Years for F500 #29453engineadded · engineF500 Suzuki GSXR600 engine years extended from 2003-2013 to 2003-2019. 2020-07-01 F5 Request for Cockpit Adjustment of External Jetting Devices #28359wordingunclearF5 request to adjust external jetting device cockpit control denied; no rule change made. 2020-07-01 F5 Two Stroke Motors (reply to #28359 WDYT) #28816engine 2020-07-01 F5 Re letter requesting driver adjustable carb mixture #28840wordingunclearF5 driver adjustable carburettor mixture: refer to separate Fastrack letter #28359 for ruling. 2020-07-01 F5 #28359 WDYT Request for Cockpit Adjustment #28875wordingunclearF5 cockpit adjustment request response published in Fastrack letter 28359. 2020-01-01 F5 Change 600cc restrictor size #27883inductionslower · inductionF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6 restrictor reduced to 28mm from 29mm.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05	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	1:54.469Pete Frost · only car	1:57.688Pete Frost · only car	145.9Pete Frost	-18.128squal -0.655s	86.7%qual 99.4%	1:57.361Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.8s	1:57.572Wiley Mcmahan · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.0s	142.8Eric McRee	-18.244squal +2.237s	86.6%qual 101.9%
1 rule change (F5: 1)1 weight · F500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs.showhide 2019-08-31 F5 Request for Weight Increase for Motorcycle Powered Cars #27214weight +25 lbsslower · weightF500 Honda CBR600RR, Suzuki GSXR600, and Yamaha R6 minimum weights increase to 900 lbs.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10	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	1:28.612J R Osborne · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 3.3s	1:31.189J R Osborne · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 3.7s	140.5J R Osborne	-6.720squal -8.986s	93.1%qual 90.8%	1:41.807Jeff Jorgenson · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 6.6s	1:42.491David Lapham · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 9.5s	113.3David Lapham	+4.582squal +4.209s	104.7%qual 104.3%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25	1:41.231Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:41.146Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.2s		1:33.746Gary Hickman · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 3.3s	1:33.702Alex Mayer · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 3.0s		-7.444squal -7.485s	92.6%qual 92.6%	1:43.136Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 1.4s	1:42.860Wiley Clinton McMahan · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.6s		+1.714squal +1.905s	101.7%qual 101.9%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19	1:26.043Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 3.1s	1:27.922Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.7s		1:19.886Alex Mayer · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.5s	1:21.015Jeremy Hill · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.2s		-6.907squal -6.157s	92.1%qual 92.8%	1:28.528Calvin Stewart · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.9s	1:29.853Steven Thompson · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 4.5s		+1.931squal +2.485s	102.2%qual 102.9%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21	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		1:50.711J R Osborne · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.1s	1:51.616J R Osborne · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.1s		-6.413squal -7.093s	94.6%qual 94.0%	2:01.824W. Clint McMahan · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.0s	2:03.298Matthew Strand · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 4.9s		+5.269squal +4.020s	104.5%qual 103.4%

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of FM	Best	Latest
Road America	4	0 of 4 with FM
Virginia International Raceway	3	100.0%1 of 3 with FM	100.0%Runoffs 2019	100.0%Runoffs 2019
Indianapolis Motor Speedway	2	100.0%1 of 2 with FM	100.0%Runoffs 2017	100.0%Runoffs 2017
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 FM'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.