BoP Lab / Classes / STU
STU vs STL vs SM vs FE2 pace at every track
Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of STU is each class's best lap as a share of STU'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.
Closest to the field: STU 100.0% of STU Eric Heinrich, Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 2015 race · STL 83.9% of STU Danny Steyn, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2022 race · SM 91.3% of STU Travis Wiley, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2022 race · FE2 86.7% of STU Jason Conzo, Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 2022 race
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| Qual best | Race best | Trap | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs STU | % of STU | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs STU | % of STU | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs STU | % of STU | |||
| Road America Runoffs 20262026-09-28 | 2:24.912Richard Astacio · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.6s+1.829s (+1.28%) | 2:26.416Richard Astacio · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 1.5s+1.919s (+1.33%) | 145.1Hugh Stewart+0.8 mph (+0.5%) | 2:30.537Derek Ketchie · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.9s-1.528s (-1.00%) | 2:30.657Danny Steyn · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.6s-1.470s (-0.97%) | 134.8Mike Taylor+2.6 mph (+2.0%) | +4.241squal +5.625s | 102.9%qual 103.9% | 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%) | +16.309squal +17.261s | 111.1%qual 111.9% | 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%) | -14.535squal -12.586s | 90.1%qual 91.3% | ||
22 rule changes (STU: 15, STL: 4, SM: 2, FE2: 1)7 cars added · 4 weight · 2 induction · 2 tyres & wheels · 6 wording · 1 other · GT3U wheel and tyre options clarified: 15x7 with 225 section at +275 lbs; 15x9 with 245 section at +275 lbs plus 1.5%; 16–18x9 with 245 section at +275 lbs plus 3.0%. · SM/SMX Mazda rear toe link part number revised from 0000-04-5361426 to 0000-04-5361. · STL removes Mazda MX-5 Cup entirely; renames Spec MX5 Challenge to Spec MX5; renames Global Cup to MX-5 Cup (16-18); removes Global Cup (2019). · STU cars at or under 2,825 lbs minimum weight limited to 8-inch wheels; over 2,825 lbs limited to 9-inch wheels. · STU GT3U minimum weight increases from GT3 race weight plus 225 to plus 275 pounds; 2.0L unrestricted engines add 75 lbs. · STL, STU weight calculation procedure clarified: positive percentages added first, negative subtracted second, then fixed weights applied. · STU adds BMW M50B20TU engine, 1991 cc, minimum weight per chart, must meet all STU engine regulations. · STL, STU weight calculation procedure clarified: positive percentages added first, negative subtracted second, then fixed weights applied. · STU Honda K20C1 Turbo I4 turbo restrictor increases from 35mm to 36mm TIR. · STU GT86 Cup car must meet 2022 Toyota GR Cup rules, tires maximum 245 section width. · SM/SMX part number 0000-10-6900 replaced with 0000-06-5016-KT in GCR 9.1.7.C.1.j.1.c. · STL adds Mazda BP 1.6, 1600cc, minimum weight 2160 lbs. · STU Mazda Renesis Street Port added to Table B with 2450 lbs minimum weight and 70mm throttle body options. · STU eliminates 33 and 34 mm inlet restrictor options, removing minimum weights of 2380 and 2525 lbs. · STU Mazda MZR engines may now use Fab 9 Elite NC MX5 Performance Intake manifold as alternative option. · STL minimum weights increase across all engine sizes, 1300cc to 1850cc up to 195–250 lbs. · STU Mazda MZR (LF, L3, L5) Turbo added; Goodwin intake removed, Jack Spania Racing 70 mm intake and Fab9 Tuning bottom-mount turbo kit approved. · STU 36mm restrictor revised to 2830 cc, 37mm to 2980 cc. · STU removes 275 tire option and 2% weight adder for cars over 3150 lbs; maximum section width now 245. · STU Honda K20 and K24 engines lose 2% weight penalty; minimum weight now per chart only. · STU Honda K24 engine swap weight increases by 2 percent, effective November 1, 2025. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20252025-09-29 | 2:23.083Peter Cunningham · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.6s-3.144s (-2.15%) | 2:24.497Chip Herr · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.8s-1.327s (-0.91%) | 144.3Chip Herr-1.0 mph (-0.7%) | 2:32.065Jose Osiris Pena · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.4s+2.002s (+1.33%) | 2:32.127Jose Osiris Pena · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.4s+1.882s (+1.25%) | 132.2Jon Sewell-2.1 mph (-1.5%) | +7.630squal +8.982s | 105.3%qual 106.3% | 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%) | +19.933squal +20.028s | 113.8%qual 114.0% | 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%) | -11.158squal -10.608s | 92.3%qual 92.6% | ||
26 rule changes (STU: 18, STL: 3, SM: 4, FE2: 1)7 weight · 5 cars added · 3 tyres & wheels · 2 engine · 1 induction · 6 wording · 2 other · STU Lotus Elise SC and Exige SC weight reduced from 2450 to 2250 lbs. · Lotus Evora GT4 minimum weight drops to 2700 lbs; Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs; Elise SC and Exige SC to 2450–2550 lbs. · STU-TCR gains GT3 TCR spec lines; 275 tyre option now costs 150 lb adder, up from 100 lb. · Lotus Evora GT4 minimum weight drops to 2700 lbs; Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs; Elise SC and Exige SC to 2450–2550 lbs. · STU 2.8–3.2L N/A engines now permit 245 max tyre width; over 3150 lbs cars may run 275 with 2% weight penalty. · STU Mazda MZR intake manifold now allows Goodwin 61-2510 or Gato Performance 31972. · STU Honda JDM H23a added, 2259 cc, minimum weight per chart, must meet ST engine regulations. · 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. · STL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1; mandatory component spec list removed, alternative tires only allowed. · STU wheels capped at 18 inches diameter; under 2,850 lbs max 8 inches wide, over 2,850 lbs max 9 inches wide. · STU-GT3U minimum weight reduced from plus 250 to plus 225 pounds; wheel and tyre options clarified with weight adjustments. · FE2 allows pre-approved driver safety and comfort seat and control modifications for drivers with disabilities, per logbook. · STU BMW N54/N55 3.0 classified at chart plus 3% minimum weight; N54 twin turbo not allowed. · STU Mini Cooper S SC pulley diameter reduced to 2.185 inches. · STU Honda K20C1 Turbo I4 exempted from 3% direct injection weight adder. · STU GT3U minimum weight increases 150 pounds to 250 pounds. · STU Audi 1.8T Wagon removed; Porsche 944 1800cc weight to Chart, turbo inlet restrictor deleted. · STU-GT3 reclassified as STU-GT3U, effective 1 January 2026. · STU GT3 TCR may run 275-wide DOT tires with 100 lb weight penalty; A compound prohibited at 275. · 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. · STL STU Mazda Miata alternate front hubs Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1 approved. · STL STU Mazda Miata alternate front hubs Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1 approved. · STU BMW N54/N55 turbo inlet restrictors now required per GCR definition; twin turbo conversion to single turbo clarified. · STU Mini Cooper S SC: 1900 stock pulley spec to 2.565 diameter; 2100 now permits 2.285 diameter pulley.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20242024-10-01 | 2:26.227Thomas Noble · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.656s (-1.12%) | 2:25.824Thomas Noble · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.4s-2.586s (-1.74%) | 145.3Thomas Noble+1.1 mph (+0.8%) | 2:30.063Joe Moser · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 3.7s-1.357s (-0.90%) | 2:30.245Joe Moser · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 4.2s-1.870s (-1.23%) | 134.3Joe Moser+1.3 mph (+1.0%) | +4.421squal +3.836s | 103.0%qual 102.6% | 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%) | +15.662squal +14.879s | 110.7%qual 110.2% | 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%) | -13.076squal -14.721s | 91.0%qual 89.9% | ||
12 rule changes (STU: 4, STL: 4, SM: 4)3 aero · 3 engine · 1 induction · 1 weight · 2 wording · 2 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. · STU RWD turbo cars no longer required to reduce inlet restrictor by 1 mm from table minimum. · STU Mini Cooper S SC gains alternate LEAP OMICRON hood scoop part LEP-OMICRON3 as permitted option. · STU BMW S54 B32 OEM dry sump oiling system now permitted. · STL and STU now permit electric power steering pumps, OEM electric-assisted steering, or column-mounted electric steering assist systems. · STL normally aspirated minimum weights reduced: 1900cc to 2540 lbs, 1950cc to 2583 lbs, 2000cc to 2625 lbs; short-wheelbase FWD adds 1.25%; Honda B16/B17/B18C1 throttle to 51mm, B18C Type R and Mazda MZR to 50mm. · STL Mazda 12A: 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves may no longer be removed or disabled. · STL and STU now permit electric power steering pumps, OEM electric-assisted steering, or column-mounted electric steering assist systems. · STL 79-85 RX7 12A now allows auto-type 2 bbl carburetor with 42mm choke on dual-y manifold, not just stock Nikki.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20232023-09-23 | 2:00.389Johan Schwartz · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.3s-0.226s (-0.19%) | 2:02.302Mark Liller · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 1.6s-30.055s (-19.73%) | 144.0Mark Liller+0.1 mph (+0.1%) | 2:05.779Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 3.4s+0.305s (+0.24%) | 2:06.682Joe Moser · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.5s-1.150s (-0.90%) | 131.8Danny Steyn+0.1 mph (+0.1%) | +4.380squal +5.390s | 103.6%qual 104.5% | 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%) | +13.927squal +14.597s | 111.4%qual 112.1% | 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%) | -11.204squal -9.724s | 90.8%qual 91.9% | ||
6 rule changes (STU: 3, STL: 2, SM: 1)2 cars added · 2 weight · 1 engine · 1 wording · STU adds 2022 Toyota GR Cup and GR86 Cup, both 2387cc, 2700 lbs, 18-inch wheels, 245/620R18 slicks. · STL ITA and ITS RX7, and ITS/ITA/ITB/ITC 1985+ models clarified to require tires per 9.1.4.2. · STU Mazda BP5A now classified at 1839 cc displacement, 2510 lbs minimum weight, alternate intake manifold permitted. · STU minimum weights adjusted: 2450 cc to 2595 lbs, 2600 cc to 2710 lbs. · SM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 minimum weight rises to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore. · Spec MX5 in STL allows ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6, wheels 17x8, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17 tyres, or alternatives on 17x7 per rules.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20222022-09-24 | 2:00.615Johan Schwartz · fastest of 21 · top 5 within 2.6s+0.667s (+0.56%) | 2:32.357Mark Liller · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 4.3s+31.874s (+26.46%) | 143.9Johan Schwartz+0.1 mph (+0.1%) | 2:05.474Danny Steyn · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 2.3s-1.729s (-1.36%) | 2:07.832Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 1.9s+0.559s (+0.44%) | 131.7Trever Degioanni-3.2 mph (-2.3%) | -24.525squal +4.859s | 83.9%qual 104.0% | 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%) | -13.250squal +14.049s | 91.3%qual 111.6% | 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%) | -20.312squal -9.762s | 86.7%qual 91.9% | ||
27 rule changes (STU: 21, STL: 5, SM: 1)7 weight · 5 engine · 3 tyres & wheels · 2 aero · 2 cars added · 8 wording · STU Mazda 13B Turbo added as Chart Limited displacement, streetport only, alternative turbos only. · STU OEM louver vents no longer count against vent allowance or 200 square inch limit. · STU non-4-valve engines gain 9% base engine weight reduction allowance; 2400cc minimum weight drops 1 lb to 2595. · STU normally-aspirated engines 2976cc–3200cc with single throttle body lose 10% base engine weight reduction allowance. · ST removes redundant language about engine balance shaft removal and alternate pulley installation. · STU cars that qualified for 9 inch wheels in 2021 may continue running them through 2022 only. · STU splitter definition clarified: must attach to lowest point of front, have no vertical deviations. · SM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors not required until further evaluation. · STU BMW E36 M3 (95-99) S52B32 minimum weight cut to 3110 lbs from 3200, displacement to 3152 cc. · STU BMW S50B32 Euro maximum displacement 3201 cc, minimum weight 3300 lbs, permits 0.040 overbore and 0.5 compression increase. · ST engine swap origin rule narrowed: North America changed to United States only for case-by-case approval. · STU Honda CRX 84-91 and Civic Del Sol 93-97 both ineligible for front-wheel-drive weight reductions. · STU wheel width rule clarified: under 2950 lbs uses max 8.0 inches, 2950 lbs and over uses max 9.0 inches. · STU single-throttle body cars get lower minimum weights: 2450cc to 2596 lbs, 2500cc to 2635 lbs, 2550cc to 2675 lbs. · STU single throttle body weight reduction removed; minimum weights revised down to 2990 lbs at 3000cc from 3300 lbs. · STL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must now conform to section 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels. · STU single throttle body weight reduction removed; minimum weights revised down to 2990 lbs at 3000cc from 3300 lbs. · STU Audi A4 1.8T minimum weight fixed to 3050 lbs, K04 turbo removed, VF30 with 35mm restrictor required; Porsche 944 1800 weight fixed to 3050 lbs, VW/Audi 1.8L engine removed, 35mm inlet restrictor required. · STL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must now conform to section 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels. · STU engines may delete balance shafts and plug openings; alternate pulleys or gears allowed only for timing belt or chain operation. · STU hood vents now allow louvers within 200 square inches. · STL/STU intake manifold and cylinder head porting clarified as free; intake and exhaust porting wording removed. · STL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm. · STL 79-85 RX7 12A allows emissions removal and jet correction on stock Nikki carb. · STU adds Honda K23 with 2354 cc displacement and chart minimum weight, K24 block allowed with K23 internals and head. · STU Honda K23 relaxes internal engine requirement, now needs only K23 crankshaft. · STL/STU intake manifold and cylinder head porting clarified as free; intake and exhaust porting wording removed.show
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| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20212021-09-25 | 1:47.078Joe Moser · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 2.0s-1.843s (-1.69%) | 1:47.441Joe Moser · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 1.8s-1.946s (-1.78%) | 146.9Kip VanSteenburg | 1:51.665Danny Steyn · fastest of 42 · top 5 within 1.7s-0.982s (-0.87%) | 2:02.711Joe Moser · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 3.2s+10.122s (+8.99%) | 131.8Max Gee | +15.270squal +4.587s | 114.2%qual 104.3% | 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 | +11.396squal +10.617s | 110.6%qual 109.9% | 1:36.395Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s | 1:36.655Max Grau · fastest of 28 · top 5 within 0.7s | 146.2Gray Fowler | -10.786squal -10.683s | 90.0%qual 90.0% | ||
28 rule changes (STU: 12, STL: 15, SM: 1)4 cars added · 4 engine · 3 aero · 3 weight · 2 suspension & brakes · 1 induction · 8 wording · 3 other · STL Mazda Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line referencing 2014 regulations. · STU fender flare wording clarified: flare of exterior contour may not change wheel opening size, location or shape from side view. · STU Mazda 12A Bridgeport weight reduced from 2550 lbs to 2350 lbs. · STL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984 cc engine permitted without turbocharger, meeting all other STL specs. · STL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4 inch ride height. · STL Mazda B5 DOHC added to class; must meet all STL regulations. · STL Honda B16A (JDM) restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm. · STU fender flare rules clarified: maximum 2 inches total, must cover tire contact patch from above, cannot alter body configuration or wheel opening geometry. · SM adds procedure for CRB-approved obsolete parts and BOP testing in sanctioned events with point forfeiture. · ST oil coolers and filters now explicitly listed as addable or substitutable parts in vents and breathers section. · STU Honda S2000 now allows F20/F22 K24 crankshaft with chart weight for achieved displacement. · ST oil coolers and filters now explicitly listed as addable or substitutable parts in vents and breathers section. · STL GM Ecotec LNF now permits any Ecotec engine family with 55mm flat plate restrictor. · ST 90-05 Mazda Miata allowed alternate front wheel hub Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1. · ST 90-05 Mazda Miata allowed alternate front wheel hub Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1. · ST cars may now relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in the engine compartment. · STL rear wing trailing edge may be mounted no further rearward than the center of the rearmost part approved bodywork. · STL alternate transmissions now allow OEM gear sets and input shaft modifications for fitment. · ST cars may now relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in the engine compartment. · STU Porsche PDK automatic transmission limited to 8 forward speeds; sequential DCT systems require 3.5% minimum weight increase. · STU Mazda 13B Street Port 2400 removes choke location rule, allows auto-type 2bbl with any dual-Y manifold. · STU driveshaft and half-shafts now explicitly permitted in steel or aluminum, removing OEM material requirement. · STL RWD strut-front cars lose 2.5% weight penalty, others lose 3% penalty for FWD parity. · STL Honda F20C drops 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced. · STL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor reduced to 53mm, B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm. · STU Mazda 13B Spec and Bridge Port removed; Street Port added at 2400 lbs minimum weight. · ST aero devices and reference areas must include end plates, exclude fasteners under 1/2" protrusion. · ST aero devices and reference areas must include end plates, exclude fasteners under 1/2" protrusion.show
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| Road America Runoffs 20202020-10-02 | 2:27.883David Fiorelli · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 4.1s | 2:28.410Anthony Geraci · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.1s | 144.2David Fiorelli | 2:31.420Danny Steyn · fastest of 33 · top 5 within 3.1s | 2:32.115Joe Moser · fastest of 30 · top 5 within 1.5s | 132.9Darin Treakle | +3.705squal +3.537s | 102.5%qual 102.4% | 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 | +15.338squal +14.326s | 110.3%qual 109.7% | 2:12.806Scott Rettich · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 0.6s | 2:13.271Owen McAllister · fastest of 23 · top 5 within 0.7s | 143.4Owen McAllister | -15.139squal -15.077s | 89.8%qual 89.8% | ||
32 rule changes (STU: 17, STL: 11, SM: 2, FE2: 2)8 engine · 6 cars added · 3 weight · 1 suspension & brakes · 12 wording · 2 other · 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. · STU fender flare rule reworded: now per-corner up to 2" total, 1% weight penalty applies to entire modification. · SM rear brake caliper may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt head to prevent pin failure. · STL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis percentage additions, subtractions, and fixed pounds. · STL STU rear wing Gurney flap terminology clarified from wicker to Gurney flap in mounting and chord rules. · STL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis percentage additions, subtractions, and fixed pounds. · STL STU rear wing Gurney flap terminology clarified from wicker to Gurney flap in mounting and chord rules. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 turbocharger to approved turbo lists. · STU request for alternate intake manifold denied; no change to rules. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 turbocharger to approved turbo lists. · STU large displacement turbo engines limited by GCR turbo list; no BoP change granted. · STU sequential shifters referred to Board of Directors for approval; no rule change effective. · STL adds Mazda MX-5 Global Cup 16-18 at 2450 lbs minimum and 2019 at 2550 lbs minimum. · STL Mazda MX-5 Club 06-15 allowed header part number 0000-06-5407-NC. · STL Acura/Honda B18 and B18C engines: restrictor sizes swapped, B18C1 removed from allowed variants. · STU Mazda 13B Bridge Port and Street Port added with 2550 lbs and 2250 lbs minimum weight respectively. · STL Honda B18 loses 53mm restrictor requirement; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor, B18C1 removed from other variants. · STU GM Ecotech LNF now permitted without turbo, with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduces from 55 mm to 53 mm. · STU Honda S2000 gains HKS Supercharger kits 12001-AH006 and 12001-AH010 as allowed options. · STU Lotus Elise Cup R and SC Exige SC gain 100 lbs minimum weight to 2300, 2500. · STU Volkswagen GTI/GLI MK5 and Jetta Mk4 may now install turbo inlet restrictor in OEM housing, per TIR spec. · STU Honda K20C1 Turbo I4 restrictor reduces from 36mm to 35mm. · STU GM Ecotech LNF now permitted without turbo, with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. · STU Porsche 944 now permits VW/Audi 1.8L and 2.0L turbo engines as alternates to original. · STL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL to notes. · STU vehicles over 2951 lbs base weight may use 9 inch wide wheels, changed from 2950 lbs. · STU turbocharged engines now use base weight instead of minimum weight; DFI cars add 3% to base weight. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. · STU allows OEM electronic throttle bodies, manual conversion, cam changes, and manual-to-electronic conversion with same inner diameter.show
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| Virginia International Raceway Runoffs 20192019-10-05 | 1:59.948Kevin Boehm · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 3.5s | 2:00.483Kevin Boehm · fastest of 25 · top 5 within 2.5s | 143.8Kevin Boehm | 2:07.203Danny Steyn · fastest of 36 · top 5 within 1.8s | 2:07.273Cliff Ira · fastest of 35 · top 5 within 1.4s | 134.8Cliff Ira | +6.790squal +7.255s | 105.6%qual 106.0% | 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 | +15.976squal +14.604s | 113.3%qual 112.2% | 1:51.062Liam Snyder · fastest of 20 · top 5 within 1.3s | 1:52.154Liam Snyder · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 0.7s | 142.6Robert Vanman | -8.329squal -8.886s | 93.1%qual 92.6% | ||
37 rule changes (STU: 22, STL: 11, SM: 4)8 cars added · 7 engine · 3 aero · 3 induction · 1 weight · 10 wording · 5 other · STL adds Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge, 2000cc displacement, 2500 lb minimum weight, with mandatory Roush, Penske, Eibach, and other specified components. · STU wing assembly wording corrected: no part may be higher than roof height. · STU allows alternate intake manifolds on case-by-case basis; stock throttle device and manifold otherwise required. · STU Nissan SR20DET removes -2mm penalty from Table B. · STU allows alternate intake manifolds on case-by-case basis; stock throttle device and manifold otherwise required. · STL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increased from 53mm to 54mm flat plate. · STU aftermarket side skirts now allowed if they meet 3-inch ride height, lack ducts except jacks or exhaust, don't exceed fascia width, stay below door bottom, and don't reinforce chassis. · STU wheel flare wording clarified: each fender may be flared to 2" with 1% weight penalty, maintaining OEM profile. · STL and STU ride height measurement clarified: lowest rocker panel point without driver, excluding pinch weld. · STL and STU ride height measurement clarified: lowest rocker panel point without driver, excluding pinch weld. · STU Mazda 13B Bridge Port now permits ELITE ROTARY SHOP FD V2.0 intake manifold; stock throttle body requirement removed. · STU Mazda MZR gains alternate Goodwin intake manifold option with stock or Acura throttle body. · STU alternate suspension components rule moved from section E to section D. · STU Honda/Acura B20 now permits B16 or B18 VTEC cylinder head and matching intake manifold. · STU flared fenders up to 2" with 1% weight penalty moved from base to Advanced Aero. · STU Honda Civic Si TCA 2017- requires 37mm TIR throttle as of June 1, 2019. · STU BMW S54B32 OEM classified separately from E46, displacement 3246 cc, minimum weight 3300 lbs, OEM engine mandatory. · SM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. · STL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781 cc, 1781 minimum weight, naturally aspirated only. · STL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced to 2700 lbs. · STL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound now open. · STL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 1797cc displacement, 54mm flat plate restrictor required, porting outside 1" allowance prohibited. · STL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; porting ban removed. · Honda Civic Si 2017- added to STU with 1500cc displacement, 2800 lbs minimum weight, OEM engine and bodywork, specific HPD parts allowed. · STU BMW E46 S54 OEM 3246cc added at 3300 lbs minimum; no Super Touring allowances, OEM intake and cams, 1mm overbore, compression +0.5 permitted. · STU Mazda 13B and 13B Bridge Port may use 13B RE or REW housings and intake with turbo removed. · STU Honda K24 may use intake part numbers 17100-RRB-A00 or 17100-PRB-A10. · STU Mazda 12A Bridge Port added, minimum weight 2550 lbs, Nikki or Auto-type carburettor with specified modifications. · STU World Challenge car weight rule deleted; no replacement specified. · STU AWD/RWD cars no longer must reduce restrictor 1 mm from table. · STU rear wing maximum 12" cord, 72 sq in end plates each, roof height max, body width limit. · 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. · STL B17 now requires 54mm flat plate restrictor; B18C Type R variants move to 54mm restrictor, weight chart baseline. · STL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit; minimum weight corrected to unspecified figure. · STU adds Honda K20C1 Turbo I4, 1996 cc, 3025 lbs minimum weight, 36mm TIR required.show
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| Sonoma Raceway Runoffs 20182018-10-10 | 1:19.234Franklin Church · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 21.5s | 1:46.514Kevin Boehm · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 7.4s | 103.0Franklin Church | 1:49.138Danny Steyn · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.5s | 1:49.754Danny Steyn · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.5s | 103.2Craig McHaffie | +3.240squal +29.904s | 103.0%qual 137.7% | 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 | +8.764squal +35.121s | 108.2%qual 144.3% | 1:35.040Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.5s | 1:35.563Flinn Lazier · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 1.7s | 126.8Scott Rettich | -10.951squal +15.806s | 89.7%qual 119.9% | ||
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| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Runoffs 20172017-09-25 | 1:48.921Rob Huffmaster · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 2.0s | 1:49.387Rob Huffmaster · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 2.4s | 1:52.647Adam Roberts · fastest of 57 · top 5 within 0.8s | 1:52.589Eric Kutil · fastest of 50 · top 5 within 1.2s | +3.202squal +3.726s | 102.9%qual 103.4% | 1:58.306Chris Haldeman · fastest of 86 · top 5 within 0.5s | 1:59.100Michael Gagliardo · fastest of 83 · top 5 within 0.6s | +9.713squal +9.385s | 108.9%qual 108.6% | ||||||||||
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| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Runoffs 20162016-09-19 | 1:32.738Joe Moser · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.5s | 1:34.597Cameron Maugeri · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.8s | 1:35.439John Schmitt · fastest of 34 · top 5 within 1.5s | 1:36.625Kevin Boehm · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 0.6s | +2.028squal +2.701s | 102.1%qual 102.9% | 1:40.514Justin Hille · fastest of 45 · top 5 within 0.3s | 1:40.764Michael Carter · fastest of 44 · top 5 within 0.3s | +6.167squal +7.776s | 106.5%qual 108.4% | ||||||||||
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| Daytona International Speedway Runoffs 20152015-09-21 | 2:05.494Eric Heinrich · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 4.6s | 2:06.756Eric Heinrich · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 3.5s | 2:09.672Kevin Boehm · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 2.5s | 2:10.269Kevin Boehm · fastest of 37 · top 5 within 2.1s | +3.513squal +4.178s | 102.8%qual 103.3% | 2:18.661Andrew Carbonell · fastest of 62 · top 5 within 0.6s | 2:24.067Todd Lamb · fastest of 59 · top 5 within 0.8s | +17.311squal +13.167s | 113.7%qual 110.5% | ||||||||||
By track
| Track | Events | Typical % of STU | Best | Latest |
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| 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 STU'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.