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SM vs FE2 vs FV pace at every track

Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of SM is each class's best lap as a share of SM'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: SM 100.0% of SM Todd Lamb, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · FE2 81.0% of SM Franklin Futrelle, Road America Runoffs 2026 race · FV 97.3% of SM Flinn Lazier, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 2016 race

1:402:002:202:4010 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 201910 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202010 ▾1 rule change between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 20211 ▾5 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 20225 ▾1 rule change between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20231 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20246 ▾5 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20255 ▾3 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 20263 ▾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)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:35.563 (Flinn Lazier)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2019: 1:52.154 (Liam Snyder)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:13.271 (Owen McAllister)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:36.655 (Max Grau)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:12.045 (Jason Conzo)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2023: 1:51.098 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:12.748 (Porter Aiken)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:13.339 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:11.881 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:35.040 (Flinn Lazier)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 1:51.062 (Liam Snyder)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:12.806 (Scott Rettich)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:36.395 (Max Grau)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 1:50.853 (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 1:50.665 (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:11.506 (Porter Aiken)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:12.475 (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:12.326 (Franklin Futrelle)FV race best at Runoffs 2015: 2:21.142 (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2016: 1:38.066 (Flinn Lazier)FV race best at Runoffs 2017: 1:55.923 (Michael Varacins)FV race best at Runoffs 2018: 1:53.639 (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2019: 2:18.289 (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2020: 2:45.816 (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2021: 1:57.234 (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2022: 2:18.093 (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2023: 2:16.611 (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2024: 2:44.834 (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2025: 2:46.736 (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2026: 2:45.272 (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 2:21.167 (Roger Siebenaler)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 1:37.942 (Alex Scaler)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 1:55.759 (Michael Varacins)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 1:52.637 (Skip Streets)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 2:15.712 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 2:43.994 (Hunter Phelps-Barron)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 1:57.479 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 2:15.116 (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 2:15.639 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 2:42.643 (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 2:44.101 (Andrew Abbott)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 2:46.536 (Zachary Whitston)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
SMFE2FVsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
80%85%90%95%100%10 rule changes between Runoffs 2018 and Runoffs 201910 ▾10 rule changes between Runoffs 2019 and Runoffs 202010 ▾1 rule change between Runoffs 2020 and Runoffs 20211 ▾5 rule changes between Runoffs 2021 and Runoffs 20225 ▾1 rule change between Runoffs 2022 and Runoffs 20231 ▾6 rule changes between Runoffs 2023 and Runoffs 20246 ▾5 rule changes between Runoffs 2024 and Runoffs 20255 ▾3 rule changes between Runoffs 2025 and Runoffs 20263 ▾SM race best at Runoffs 2015: 100.0% of SM's (Todd Lamb)SM race best at Runoffs 2016: 100.0% of SM's (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2017: 100.0% of SM's (Michael Gagliardo)SM race best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of SM's (Michael Carter)SM race best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of SM's (Elivan Goulart)SM race best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of SM's (Preston Pardus)SM race best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of SM's (Brian Henderson)SM race best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of SM's (Travis Wiley)SM race best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of SM's (Julian DaCosta)SM race best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of SM's (Brett Kowalski)SM race best at Runoffs 2025: 100.0% of SM's (Kyle Greenhill)SM race best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of SM's (Francisco Barroso)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 100.0% of SM's (Andrew Carbonell)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 100.0% of SM's (Justin Hille)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 100.0% of SM's (Chris Haldeman)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 100.0% of SM's (Ken Sutherland)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 100.0% of SM's (Todd Buras)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 100.0% of SM's (Kyle Greenhill)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 100.0% of SM's (Brian Henderson)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 100.0% of SM's (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 100.0% of SM's (Danny Steyn)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 100.0% of SM's (Ethan Goulart)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 100.0% of SM's (Bobby Gossett)SM qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 100.0% of SM's (Brett Kowalski)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2018: 82.9% of SM's (Flinn Lazier)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2019: 82.2% of SM's (Liam Snyder)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2020: 81.4% of SM's (Owen McAllister)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2021: 81.3% of SM's (Max Grau)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2022: 94.9% of SM's (Jason Conzo)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2023: 81.6% of SM's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2024: 82.2% of SM's (Porter Aiken)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2025: 81.1% of SM's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 race best at Runoffs 2026: 81.0% of SM's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 83.1% of SM's (Flinn Lazier)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 82.5% of SM's (Liam Snyder)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 81.9% of SM's (Scott Rettich)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 81.9% of SM's (Max Grau)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 82.3% of SM's (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 82.0% of SM's (Charles Russell Turner)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 81.6% of SM's (Porter Aiken)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 81.2% of SM's (Franklin Futrelle)FE2 qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 81.6% of SM's (Franklin Futrelle)FV race best at Runoffs 2015: 98.0% of SM's (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2016: 97.3% of SM's (Flinn Lazier)FV race best at Runoffs 2017: 97.3% of SM's (Michael Varacins)FV race best at Runoffs 2018: 98.6% of SM's (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2019: 101.3% of SM's (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2020: 101.3% of SM's (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2021: 98.7% of SM's (Alex Scaler)FV race best at Runoffs 2022: 99.3% of SM's (Andrew Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2023: 100.3% of SM's (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2024: 102.1% of SM's (Andrew Abbott)FV race best at Runoffs 2025: 101.4% of SM's (Zachary Whitston)FV race best at Runoffs 2026: 101.6% of SM's (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2015: 101.8% of SM's (Roger Siebenaler)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2016: 97.4% of SM's (Alex Scaler)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2017: 97.8% of SM's (Michael Varacins)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2018: 98.5% of SM's (Skip Streets)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2019: 100.9% of SM's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2020: 101.1% of SM's (Hunter Phelps-Barron)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2021: 99.8% of SM's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2022: 100.3% of SM's (Brian Farnham)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2023: 100.5% of SM's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2024: 101.0% of SM's (Andrew Whitston)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2025: 100.6% of SM's (Andrew Abbott)FV qualifying best at Runoffs 2026: 102.7% of SM's (Zachary Whitston)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
SMFE2FVsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of SM's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, less is quicker, so up the chart is quicker
EventSMFE2FV
Qual best Race best Trap Qual best Race best Trap vs SM % of SM Qual best Race best Trap vs SM % of SM 
Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-282:42.173Brett 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%)2:12.326Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.9s-0.149s (-0.11%)2:11.881Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 1.6s-1.458s (-1.09%)143.5Steve Whitston-5.5 mph (-3.7%)-30.844squal -29.847s81.0%qual 81.6%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%)+2.547squal +4.363s101.6%qual 102.7%
3 rule changes (SM: 2, FE2: 1)1 cars added · 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. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.showhide
  • 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.
  • FE2 FE & FE2 Bubble Tail #38978cars addedaddedFE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.
Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-292:43.111Bobby 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%)2:12.475Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 1.4s+0.969s (+0.74%)2:13.339Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 0.6s+0.591s (+0.45%)149.0Steve Whitston+3.7 mph (+2.6%)-31.091squal -30.636s81.1%qual 81.2%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%)+2.306squal +0.990s101.4%qual 100.6%
5 rule changes (SM: 4, FE2: 1)3 wording · 2 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. · FE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook. · 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FE2 Driver Safety & Comfort #37965otheraddedFE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook.
  • 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 20242024-10-012:41.106Ethan 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%)2:11.506Porter Aiken · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.5s-1.300s (-0.98%)2:12.748Porter Aiken · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.0s-0.523s (-0.39%)145.3Porter Aiken+1.9 mph (+1.3%)-28.738squal -29.600s82.2%qual 81.6%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%)+3.348squal +1.537s102.1%qual 101.0%
6 rule changes (SM: 4, FV: 2)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
  • FV Disc Brakes #36822wordingwordingFV ferrous rotor must not be cross-drilled; pad cleaning grooves limit unchanged at three per side.
  • 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.
  • FV FV Wheel Bearing Clarification #35150wordingwordingFV front wheel bearings wording clarified; specification unchanged.
Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-232:14.986Danny 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%)1:50.665Charles Russell Turner · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 2.3s-0.188s (-0.17%)1:51.098Franklin Futrelle · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 1.4s-20.947s (-15.86%)141.3Franklin Futrelle-0.6 mph (-0.4%)-25.131squal -24.321s81.6%qual 82.0%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%)+0.382squal +0.653s100.3%qual 100.5%
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
  • 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 20222022-09-242:14.664Danny 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%)1:50.853Charles Russell Turner · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 1.1s-0.209s (-0.19%)2:12.045Jason Conzo · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.8s+19.891s (+17.74%)141.9Eric Cruz-0.6 mph (-0.5%)-7.062squal -23.811s94.9%qual 82.3%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%)-1.014squal +0.452s99.3%qual 100.3%
5 rule changes (SM: 1, FV: 4)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
  • 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.
  • FV Connecting Rod Update Request for 9.1.1.C Formula Vee (FV) 5.C.6 #32160engineaddedengineFV connecting rod options expanded to include BrianCrower part BC6417 and Newland Group part 4M113077.
  • 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.
  • FV Update direct replacement connecting rod information #31843wordingwordingFV Crower connecting rods SP93280B and BC6417 allowed as direct replacement, must meet OEM minimum weight.
  • FV Formula V Connecting Rod Replacement #31448engineaddedengineFV allows Crower SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods connecting rods as direct replacements, matching OEM minimum weight.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-251:57.695Brian 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 Greenhill1:36.395Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s1:36.655Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s146.2Gray Fowler-22.182squal -21.300s81.3%qual 81.9%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-1.603squal -0.216s98.7%qual 99.8%
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
  • 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 20202020-10-022:42.209Kyle Greenhill · fastest of 77 · top 5 within 0.5s2:43.748Preston Pardus · fastest of 75 · top 5 within 1.0s121.3Kyle Greenhill2:12.806Scott Rettich · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 0.6s2:13.271Owen McAllister · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s143.4Owen McAllister-30.477squal -29.403s81.4%qual 81.9%2:43.994Hunter Phelps-Barron · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.6s2:45.816Alex Scaler · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 1.5s117.1Hunter Phelps-Barron+2.068squal +1.785s101.3%qual 101.1%
10 rule changes (SM: 2, FE2: 2, FV: 6)5 tyres & wheels · 1 cars added · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 weight · 2 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. · FE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed. · 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. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. · FV wheels may now be 15-inch 4.5J steel VW with same 5-bolt pattern as standard 4J, within track limits.showhide
  • 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.
  • FE2 FE/FE2 Oil Cooler #29293wordingwordingFE2 oil cooler rule clarified: Setrab 50-625-7612 or any cooler with max core 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high allowed.
  • 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.
  • FV Support for Recommended Item - 4 bolt wheels in FV #29084cars addedaddedFV now permits 4 bolt wheels in addition to existing specifications.
  • FV Support for 4-bolt pattern wheels #28955 #29118tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV now allows 4-bolt pattern wheels in addition to existing specifications.
  • FV Update rain tire designation #28444tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFV rain tyre changes to Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 WET or W3.
  • FV FV Allow non-spec tire in Regional competition #26284tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV allows non-spec Hoosier tyres at Regional races only; Majors, Super Tour, and Runoffs require spec tyres from 1/1/2020.
  • FV Request to Allow Rear Tires on the Front of Formula Vee #26537tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & 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.
  • FE2 FE / FE2 Update Rules #27624weightslowerweightFE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited.
  • FV Clarification on Wheel Bolt Pattern #27603tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & 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 20192019-10-052:14.552Todd Buras · fastest of 60 · top 5 within 0.2s2:16.459Elivan Goulart · fastest of 56 · top 5 within 0.4s119.8Jim Drago1:51.062Liam Snyder · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.3s1:52.154Liam Snyder · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.7s142.6Robert Vanman-24.305squal -23.490s82.2%qual 82.5%2:15.712Andrew Whitston · fastest of 26 · top 5 within 1.5s2:18.289Zachary Whitston · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.4s114.8Roger Siebenaler+1.830squal +1.160s101.3%qual 100.9%
10 rule changes (SM: 4, FV: 6)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
  • FV Allowed Modifications E&O #27398wordingwordingFV exhaust exit opening repositioned: minimum one inch, maximum four inches behind rear body.
  • FV E&O Wheels #27230tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsFV allows fifteen-inch steel wheels at 4J or 4.5J width, standard VW sedan or within track dimensions.
  • FV Exhaust termination rule E&O #26702wordingwordingFV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches.
  • FV E&O Dimensions #26674suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed.
  • FV Request to clarify Disc Brake rules bearing retainer & weights #26262weightslowerweightFV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed.
  • SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370otheraddedSM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part.
  • FV FV Intake Manifold Clarification #26008wordingwordingFV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text.
  • 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 20182018-10-101:54.355Ken Sutherland · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.7s1:55.278Michael Carter · fastest of 48 · top 5 within 0.3s102.2Danny Steyn1:35.040Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.5s1:35.563Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.7s126.8Scott Rettich-19.715squal -19.315s82.9%qual 83.1%1:52.637Skip Streets · fastest of 29 · top 5 within 1.6s1:53.639Alex Scaler · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.4s106.3Skip Streets-1.639squal -1.718s98.6%qual 98.5%
No rule changes on record between these events
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-251:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s1:55.759Michael Varacins · fastest of 39 · top 5 within 1.0s1:55.923Michael Varacins · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 1.3s-3.177squal -2.547s97.3%qual 97.8%
No rule changes on record between these events
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-191:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s1:37.942Alex Scaler · fastest of 41 · top 5 within 0.3s1:38.066Flinn Lazier · fastest of 38 · top 5 within 0.7s-2.698squal -2.572s97.3%qual 97.4%
No rule changes on record between these events
Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-212:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · top 5 within 0.8s2:21.167Roger Siebenaler · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.8s2:21.142Andrew Whitston · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.1s-2.925squal +2.506s98.0%qual 101.8%

By track

TrackEvents Typical % of SM 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 SM'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.