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FV vs SM vs FM vs EPx pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FV is each class's best lap as a share of FV'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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ASB-SpecEPvsEPx ×FAFCFE2FFvsFM ×FPFV×FXGT1GT2GTXHPPP2vsSM ×SMXSRF3STLSTUT1T2T3T4Show 49 inactive classes

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: FV 1:37.942 Alex Scaler, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · SM 1:40.514 Justin Hille, Runoffs 2016 qualifying · FM 1:26.043 Jacob Loomis, Runoffs 2016 qualifying

% of FVLap times

FVSMFMEPxsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

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

	Event	FV			SM					FM					EPx
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FV	% of FV	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FV	% of FV	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FV	% of FV
	Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28	2:46.536Zachary Whitston · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 1.7s+2.435s (+1.48%)	2:45.272Brian Farnham · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.3s-1.464s (-0.88%)	117.4Rick Shields+0.2 mph (+0.1%)	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%)	-2.547squal -4.363s	98.5%qual 97.4%
2 rule changes (SM: 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 SM Rear Toe Link #40271wordingwordingSM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. 2026-04-01 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.
	Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29	2:44.101Andrew Abbott · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.3s+1.458s (+0.90%)	2:46.736Zachary Whitston · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 0.6s+1.902s (+1.15%)	117.2Zachary Whitston+0.7 mph (+0.6%)	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%)	-2.306squal -0.990s	98.6%qual 99.4%
4 rule changes (SM: 4)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. · 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. · 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 SM SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248otheraddedSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. 2025-06-01 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. 2025-05-01 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. 2024-12-01 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.
	Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01	2:42.643Andrew Whitston · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.351s (-0.82%)	2:44.834Andrew Abbott · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.9s-0.982s (-0.59%)	116.5Brian Farnham-0.7 mph (-0.6%)	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%)	-3.348squal -1.537s	98.0%qual 99.1%
6 rule changes (FV: 2, SM: 4)1 engine · 4 wording · 1 other · FV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side. · 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. · FV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.showhide 2024-10-01 FV Disc Brakes #36822wordingwordingFV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side. 2024-09-01 SM 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 SM 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 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. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611otheraddedSM and SMX now allow an alternate shifter bushing at the bottom of the shift lever. 2023-12-01 FV FV Wheel Bearing Clarification #35150wordingwordingFV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23	2:15.639Andrew Whitston · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 1.4s+0.523s (+0.39%)	2:16.611Andrew Abbott · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.482s (-1.07%)	115.6Brian Farnham-0.2 mph (-0.2%)	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%)	-0.382squal -0.653s	99.7%qual 99.5%
1 rule change (SM: 1)1 weight · SM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore.showhide 2023-01-01 SM BOP for NB1 and NB2 #32309weightslower · weightSM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24	2:15.116Brian Farnham · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.596s (-0.44%)	2:18.093Andrew Whitston · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 1.2s-0.196s (-0.14%)	115.8Jonathan Weisheit+1.1 mph (+0.9%)	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%)	+1.014squal -0.452s	100.7%qual 99.7%
5 rule changes (FV: 4, SM: 1)2 engine · 3 wording · SM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation. · FV connecting rod options expanded to include BrianCrower part BC6417 and Newland Group part 4M113077. · FV connecting rods minimum weight 425.0 grams, center-to-center length 130 +0.10/-0.25 mm; Crower, BrianCrower, Newland Group parts allowed if meeting specs. · FV Crower connecting rods SP93280B and BC6417 allowed as direct replacement, must meet OEM minimum weight. · FV allows Crower SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods connecting rods as direct replacements, matching OEM minimum weight.showhide 2022-04-01 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. 2022-03-01 FV Connecting Rod Update Request for 9.1.1.C Formula Vee (FV) 5.C.6 #32160engineadded · engineFV connecting rod options expanded to include BrianCrower part BC6417 and Newland Group part 4M113077. 2022-03-01 FV E&O clarification of connecting rod center-to-center length #32183wordingwordingFV connecting rods minimum weight 425.0 grams, center-to-center length 130 +0.10/-0.25 mm; Crower, BrianCrower, Newland Group parts allowed if meeting specs. 2022-01-01 FV Update direct replacement connecting rod information #31843wordingwordingFV Crower connecting rods SP93280B and BC6417 allowed as direct replacement, must meet OEM minimum weight. 2021-12-01 FV Formula V Connecting Rod Replacement #31448engineadded · engineFV allows Crower SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods connecting rods as direct replacements, matching OEM minimum weight.
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25	1:57.479Andrew Whitston · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.8s+1.720s (+1.49%)	1:57.234Alex Scaler · fastest of 47 · top 5 within 1.0s+1.311s (+1.13%)	124.0Mark Edwards	1:57.695Brian 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	+1.603squal +0.216s	101.4%qual 100.2%
1 rule change (SM: 1)1 wording · SM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture.showhide 2021-04-01 SM Updates - Obsolete Parts & BOP Parts #30438wordingaddedSM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture.
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02	2:43.994Hunter Phelps-Barron · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.6s	2:45.816Alex Scaler · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 1.5s	117.1Hunter Phelps-Barron	2:42.209Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 77 · top 5 within 0.5s	2:43.748Preston Pardus · fastest of 75 · top 5 within 1.0s	121.3Kyle Greenhill	-2.068squal -1.785s	98.8%qual 98.9%
8 rule changes (FV: 6, SM: 2)5 tyres & wheels · 1 cars added · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 wording · 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. · SM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure. · FV now permits 4 bolt wheels in addition to existing specifications. · FV now allows 4-bolt pattern wheels in addition to existing specifications. · FV rain tyre changes to Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 WET or W3. · FV allows non-spec Hoosier tyres at Regional races only; Majors, Super Tour, and Runoffs require spec tyres from 1/1/2020. · Formula Vee now allows 22.5 x 5.5 x 15 rear tires on front axle; rain tire mandated as Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 from 1/1/2020. · FV wheels may now be 15-inch 4.5J steel VW with same 5-bolt pattern as standard 4J, within track limits.showhide 2020-10-01 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. 2020-08-01 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. 2020-07-01 FV Support for Recommended Item - 4 bolt wheels in FV #29084cars addedaddedFV now permits 4 bolt wheels in addition to existing specifications. 2020-07-01 FV Support for 4-bolt pattern wheels #28955 #29118tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV now allows 4-bolt pattern wheels in addition to existing specifications. 2020-03-01 FV Update rain tire designation #28444tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFV rain tyre changes to Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 WET or W3. 2020-01-01 FV FV Allow non-spec tire in Regional competition #26284tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV allows non-spec Hoosier tyres at Regional races only; Majors, Super Tour, and Runoffs require spec tyres from 1/1/2020. 2020-01-01 FV Request to Allow Rear Tires on the Front of Formula Vee #26537tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFormula Vee now allows 22.5 x 5.5 x 15 rear tires on front axle; rain tire mandated as Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 from 1/1/2020. 2019-12-01 FV Clarification on Wheel Bolt Pattern #27603tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV wheels may now be 15-inch 4.5J steel VW with same 5-bolt pattern as standard 4J, within track limits.
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05	2:15.712Andrew Whitston · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 1.5s	2:18.289Zachary Whitston · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.4s	114.8Roger Siebenaler	2:14.552Todd Buras · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s	2:16.459Elivan Goulart · fastest of 56 · top 5 within 0.4s	119.8Jim Drago	-1.830squal -1.160s	98.7%qual 99.1%	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	-2.473squal -20.588s	98.2%qual 84.8%
10 rule changes (FV: 6, SM: 4)1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 5 wording · 2 other · FV exhaust exit opening repositioned: minimum one inch, maximum four inches behind rear body. · FV allows fifteen-inch steel wheels at 4J or 4.5J width, standard VW sedan or within track dimensions. · FV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches. · FV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed. · FV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed. · SM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. · FV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text. · 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 2019-10-01 FV Allowed Modifications E&O #27398wordingwordingFV exhaust exit opening repositioned: minimum one inch, maximum four inches behind rear body. 2019-08-31 FV E&O Wheels #27230tyres & wheelsadded · tyres & wheelsFV allows fifteen-inch steel wheels at 4J or 4.5J width, standard VW sedan or within track dimensions. 2019-05-31 FV Exhaust termination rule E&O #26702wordingwordingFV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches. 2019-05-01 FV E&O Dimensions #26674suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed. 2019-04-01 FV Request to clarify Disc Brake rules bearing retainer & weights #26262weightslower · weightFV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed. 2019-03-01 SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370otheraddedSM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. 2019-02-01 FV FV Intake Manifold Clarification #26008wordingwordingFV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text. 2019-02-01 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. 2019-02-01 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. 2019-02-01 SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123wordingremovedSM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5.
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10	1:52.637Skip Streets · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 1.6s	1:53.639Alex Scaler · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.4s	106.3Skip Streets	1:54.355Ken Sutherland · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.7s	1:55.278Michael Carter · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.3s	102.2Danny Steyn	+1.639squal +1.718s	101.4%qual 101.5%	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	-15.730squal -15.039s	86.2%qual 86.6%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25	1:55.759Michael Varacins · fastest of 39 · top 5 within 1.0s	1:55.923Michael Varacins · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 1.3s		1:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s	1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s		+3.177squal +2.547s	102.7%qual 102.2%	1:41.231Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.7s	1:41.146Jarret Voorhies · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.2s		-14.777squal -14.528s	87.3%qual 87.4%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19	1:37.942Alex Scaler · fastest of 41 · top 5 within 0.3s	1:38.066Flinn Lazier · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 0.7s		1:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s	1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s		+2.698squal +2.572s	102.8%qual 102.6%	1:26.043Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 3.1s	1:27.922Jacob Loomis · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.7s		-10.144squal -11.899s	89.7%qual 87.9%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21	2:21.167Roger Siebenaler · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.8s	2:21.142Andrew Whitston · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.1s		2:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s	2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · top 5 within 0.8s		+2.925squal -2.506s	102.1%qual 98.2%	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		-23.113squal -23.363s	83.6%qual 83.5%

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of FV	Best	Latest
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 FV'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.