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GTL vs SM vs EPx pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of GTL is each class's best lap as a share of GTL'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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Reference · what % is 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

Closest to the field: GTL 100.0% of GTL Jim Dentici, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · SM 98.5% of GTL Travis Wiley, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2022 race

% of GTLLap times

GTLSMEPxsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

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

	Event	GTL			SM					EPx
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs GTL	% of GTL	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs GTL	% of GTL
	Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28				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%)
3 rule changes (GTL: 1, SM: 2)1 removed · 1 wording · 1 othershowhide 2026-07-01 SM Rear Toe Link #40271other 2026-04-01 SM Part Number Change Request #39914wording 2026-03-01 GTL Remove GT3U from GCR as it is now in STU #39862removed
	Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29				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%)
7 rule changes (GTL: 3, SM: 4)1 aero · 1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 1 wording · 2 othershowhide 2025-06-01 SM SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248other 2025-06-01 SM SMX Penaly Clarification updated language #38337wording 2025-05-01 SM Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38005tyres & wheels 2025-01-01 GTL Correct language regarding OEM Areo Devices #37137aero 2024-12-01 SM E&O SMX Regs 9.1.7.1.D.5.u-.w #37070other 2024-11-01 GTL G16E-GTS Fuel Injection Spec Line Change #36588engine 2024-11-01 GTL GTL Alternate Weight and Choke Option for L16 engine #36653weight
	Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01	2:30.858Peter Shadowen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 4.4s-1.085s (-0.71%)	2:30.844Chris Bovis · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 3.7s-0.757s (-0.50%)	133.3Peter Shadowen+1.8 mph (+1.4%)	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%)	+10.642squal +10.248s	107.1%qual 106.8%
20 rule changes (GTL: 16, SM: 4)6 engine · 5 cars added · 3 weight · 2 induction · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 wording · 1 othershowhide 2024-09-01 GTL Request to Include Toyota GR86 in GTL #36324cars added 2024-09-01 GTL Inclusion of Modified Spec Miata for GTL competition #36325cars added 2024-09-01 GTL Include Mazda MX5 RF 2017- in GTL #36428cars added 2024-09-01 SM SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wording 2024-09-01 SM AIM ECU Protocol #36556engine 2024-09-01 SM OE versus OEM Definitons #36608other 2024-09-01 SM Shifter Bushing #36611suspension & brakes 2024-07-01 GTL Add GTL to GT3 choke option line. #36236induction 2024-05-01 GTL Request for Spec Line 1010 Reconsideration #35009weight +300 lbs 2024-05-01 GTL Allow 34 mm chokes for the Datsun 510 #35661induction +50 lbs 2024-02-01 GTL Rear Blade Spoiler Clarification #35261aero 2024-02-01 GTL GT Direct Injection allowance and rules #35437engine 2024-02-01 GTL GT2/3 remove Direction Injection not allowed in Spec line notes #35439engine 2024-01-01 GTL Rotary Engine 12A Rotor Housings #35131engine 2024-01-01 GTL Request to Include Toyota GR86 in GTL #35198cars added 2024-01-01 GTL Errors and Omissions, GTL engines & Cars #35226engine 2023-12-01 GTL Small Engines in GT Lite #34842engine 2023-12-01 GTL Request to Classify Honda Fit body in GTL #35020cars added 2023-12-01 GTL Errors in GTCS Headings and Use of the Terms Category and ClassChange existing GTL and GTA Rules #34453weight 2023-11-01 GTL Weight for Nissan Sentra/200SX A 1400's #34918weight -50 lbs
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23	2:09.564Peter Shadowen · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 4.9s+1.775s (+1.39%)	2:11.277Graham Fuller · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.4s-9.903s (-7.01%)	142.7Peter Shadowen+6.7 mph (+4.9%)	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%)	+4.952squal +5.422s	103.8%qual 104.2%
8 rule changes (GTL: 7, SM: 1)3 engine · 3 weight · 1 cars added · 1 inductionshowhide 2023-05-01 GTL Please classify Fields Cardinal V8 #33784cars added 2023-02-01 GTL Toyota 4Y Engine Classification Request #33562engine 2023-01-01 GTL Toyota 4A-F and 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 16V Engine Request #33415engine 2023-01-01 SM BOP for NB1 and NB2 #32309weight 2022-12-01 GTL Fiat HP Limited Prep X1/9 Weight in GTL #33297weight 2022-12-01 GTL GT2 (TA2)/GTA Part Number Update #33315induction 2022-12-01 GTL Request to add Ford Festiva to GTL #33335weight 2022-11-01 GTL Engine Request #33064engine
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24	2:07.789Peter Shadowen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 2.2s+0.792s (+0.62%)	2:21.180Michael Lewis · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.1s+13.343s (+10.44%)	136.0Peter Shadowen+4.9 mph (+3.7%)	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%)	-2.073squal +6.875s	98.5%qual 105.4%
4 rule changes (GTL: 3, SM: 1)2 cars added · 2 suspension & brakesshowhide 2022-09-01 GTL Tail lights on all GT category race cars. #32799suspension & brakes 2022-04-01 SM Update GCR Section 9.1.7.3.A.1. #32217suspension & brakes 2022-03-01 GTL Request to Classify Ginetta G40 in GTL #31599cars added 2021-10-01 GTL Request car classification #31032cars added
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25	1:51.819Christopher Bovis · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.8s+1.488s (+1.35%)	1:51.952Scott Twomey · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 1.7s-0.116s (-0.10%)	129.5Brian Linn	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	+6.885squal +5.876s	106.1%qual 105.3%
9 rule changes (GTL: 8, SM: 1)2 weight · 1 cars added · 1 engine · 1 induction · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 wording · 2 othershowhide 2021-08-01 GTL Request to Update GTA Obsolete Part Numbers #30615wording 2021-07-01 GTL Request clarification for the Honda B18a,bVS B18c #30482weight 2021-07-01 GTL Request to Allow Hood Bulge on Nissan B13 Sentra #30504other 2021-07-01 GTL Request BMW E21 Classing #30582tyres & wheels 2021-04-01 SM Updates - Obsolete Parts & BOP Parts #30438other 2021-03-01 GTL Request for Help for Mazda 12A #29754weight +50 lbs 2021-02-01 GTL Request LP HP Fiat X1/9 & Bertone 1500 to GTL #30058cars added 2021-01-01 GTL Please Add GTL Nissan 1.8L Engine MRA8DE #29805engine 2021-01-01 GTL Increase 13b SIR size #29867induction
	Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02	2:31.943Chris Bovis · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 6.3s	2:31.601Peter Shadowen · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 7.2s	131.4Peter Shadowen	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	+12.147squal +10.266s	108.0%qual 106.8%
19 rule changes (GTL: 17, SM: 2)7 aero · 4 induction · 3 cars added · 2 weight · 1 engine · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 othershowhide 2020-10-01 SM Radiator E&O Clarifications #29294engine 2020-09-01 GTL GT Category Wording #29193induction 2020-08-01 GTL Request to change the Mazda 13b restrictor size #28518induction +175 lbs 2020-08-01 SM Modifications to prevent failures of Rear Brake Caliper Pin #28953suspension & brakes 2020-07-01 GTL Request to classify 1999-2007 Toyota MR2 Spyder body #28870cars added 2020-07-01 GTL TA2 Gurney flap wicker clarification #28874aero 2020-07-01 GTL STO Gurney flap wicker clarification #28883aero 2020-07-01 GTL GT Gurney flap wicker clarification #28909aero 2020-07-01 GTL Mazda 13b Restrictor Size Follow up to Letter 28518 #29015induction 2020-06-01 GTL Stall Test #28709induction 2020-05-01 GTL GTL Wing Rule #28754aero 2020-03-01 GTL Wing Mounting Upright Size #27641aero 2020-03-01 GTL Wing Mounting Upright Size #27641aero 2020-03-01 GTL GTL wing end plates addition #28243aero 2020-03-01 GTL Clarification to letter #27406 #28309weight -50 lbs 2020-02-01 GTL Windshield Clips #27323other 2020-01-01 GTL Request Factory Five Daytona coupe classification #26308cars added 2020-01-01 GTL Request to Classify the MK1 two door Jetta #27648cars added 2019-12-01 GTL 88-91 Honda CRX Spec Line Correction #27233weight
	Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05	2:06.997Peter Shadowen · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 4.0s	2:07.837Bill Ball · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 4.2s	131.1Peter Shadowen	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	+8.622squal +7.555s	106.7%qual 105.9%
17 rule changes (GTL: 13, SM: 4)5 weight · 4 cars added · 3 engine · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 wordingshowhide 2019-08-31 GTL Fun Cup Beetle #27334weight 2019-08-01 GTL GTL #26960weight 2019-07-01 GTL Request CRZ wheelbase change #26896tyres & wheels 2019-05-01 GTL Request to Classify VW Fun Cup Beetle #25986cars added 2019-05-01 GTL Request GTX Fuel injection for previous GT-1 tube frame cars #26141engine 2019-05-01 GTL Request to Classify Ligier JS2 R #26535cars added 2019-05-01 GTL Request for GTL Mazda 13B SIR Increase with Penalty #26572engine 2019-04-01 GTL Request Ride Height Clarification #26600suspension & brakes 2019-03-01 GTL Request Mazda 12a Rotary SIR Increase #26081induction 2019-03-01 GTL Request to Classify Mustang 2 Body in GTL #26222cars added 2019-03-01 SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370wording 2019-02-01 SM Request 99-00 replacement Wire harnesses #25602engine 2019-02-01 SM Organize and Clarify 9.1.7.C.1.o. #25913weight 2019-02-01 SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123tyres & wheels 2019-01-01 GTL Request for GTL Mini Adjustments #25754weight 2019-01-01 GTL BMC thru Rover Group remove long inactive mini #25771weight 2019-01-01 GTL GTX Homologation table update #26034cars added
	Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10	1:47.885Troy Ermish · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 4.5s	1:49.458Troy Ermish · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 3.6s	109.3Charles Leonard	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	+5.820squal +6.470s	105.3%qual 106.0%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25	1:50.331Christopher Bovis · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 1.5s	1:52.068Christopher Bovis · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.0s		1:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s	1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s		+7.032squal +7.975s	106.3%qual 107.2%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19	1:35.377Wilson Wright · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 1.2s	1:35.912Kyle Disque · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 1.1s		1:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s	1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s		+4.852squal +5.137s	105.1%qual 105.4%
No rule changes on record between these events
	Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21	2:11.387Jim Dentici · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.2s	2:13.564Jim Dentici · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.0s		2:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s	2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · top 5 within 0.8s		+10.503squal +7.274s	107.9%qual 105.5%

By track

Track	Events	Typical % of GTL	Best	Latest
Road America	4	100.0%2 of 4 with GTL	100.0%Runoffs 2020	100.0%Runoffs 2024
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 GTL'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.