HP Documents in Support of 40312
#40323 from Bill Lamkin · Taken care of · Minutes (2026-07 Fastrack)
Please see response to Letter #40312 in current Fastrack.
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Against the front of the class, by track and class
| Track | Class | Sessions | Typical gap to class best | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.59 mi) | EP | 8 | +1.450s (1.30%) | +0.000s (0.00%) |
Gap is the driver's best lap in a session against the fastest lap in their class in that same session (zero is fastest in class), shown as time lost and as a share of the lap, so conditions cancel out and tracks can be compared. Typical is the median session.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.59 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2021 | EP Race | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 7/27 | 1:52.653 | 1:49.928Jesse Prather | +2.725s (2.48%) | 142.72/27 | 143.4Jon Brakke | -0.7 mph (-0.5%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | EP Qual 3 | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 4/27 | 1:51.539 | 1:48.181Jesse Prather | +3.358s (3.10%) | 143.01/27 | 143.0you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | EP Qual 2 | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 4/30 | 1:51.819 | 1:48.864Jesse Prather | +2.955s (2.71%) | 142.31/30 | 142.3you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | EP Qual 1 | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 4/31 | 1:51.332 | 1:49.901Matt Reynolds | +1.431s (1.30%) | 143.01/31 | 143.0Jesse Prather | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | Grp 3 Run 4 B-Spec,EP,FP,GTL,HP,STL | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 1/3 | 1:51.411 | 1:51.411you | +0.000s (0.00%) | 143.01/3 | 143.0you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | Grp 3 Run 3 B-Spec,EP,FP,GTL,HP,STL | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 2/3 | 1:52.994 | 1:50.462Matt Reynolds | +2.532s (2.29%) | 141.61/3 | 141.6you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | Grp 3 Run 2 B-Spec,EP,FP,GTL,HP,STL | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 2/3 | 1:52.613 | 1:51.163Matt Reynolds | +1.450s (1.30%) | 143.71/3 | 143.7you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | Grp 3 Run 1B-Spec,EP,FP,GTL,HP,STL | EP | 28 | BMW 328i/is E36 | 1/1 | 2:08.516 | 2:08.516you | +0.000s (0.00%) | 138.31/1 | 138.3you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
Letters to Fastrack
HP Alternative BOP Request for 84-87 Honda CRX/Civic
#39223 from Bill Lamkin · Rule change · TB 25-12 (2025-12 Fastrack)
In HP Spec Lines, change Wheels as follows:
Honda Civic: "13 x 6 7"
Honda Civic DX (92-95): "13 x 6 7"
Honda Civic/Si (84-87): "13 x 6 7"
Honda Civic 1.5 (88-91): "13 x 6 7"
Honda CRX/Si (84-87): "13 x 6 7"
Honda CRX 1.5(88-91): "13 x 67"
HP Rescind the 50lb weight penalty added to 84-87 Honda Civic/CRX
#39167 from Bill Lamkin · Not recommended · Minutes (2025-12 Fastrack)
We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Please see response to Letter #39223, as it effects this vehicle. The impact of this
new change will be monitored before anything additional with be considered, therefore this request is Not Recommended at this
time.
EP/FP/HP Headlight and Marker Light Covers, Mounting, and Gaps
#33724 from Bill Lamkin · No action required · Minutes (2023-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. It is believed that the rules are adequate as written. It is ultimately the competitor’s responsibility to
adhere to them in an appropriate and reasonable manner, and be able to defend the modifications they have made to their car
versus the rulebook. It is clearly defined what lights can/must be removed, that the resulting holes left after the removal of
these lights must be covered with a screen/panel, and how that screen/panel can be contoured. A reasonable interpretation
would be to ensure that the screen/panel closely replicates the shape and location of the light(s) it is replacing, and that the
stock shape and profile of the vehicle remains intact. But again, it is ultimately the competitors responsibility to defend the
legality of their car versus the rules and how they are written.
STU Allow EP cars in STU
#33284 from Bill Lamkin · Taken care of · Minutes (2022-12 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. A survey will be sent to STU and EP participants to see what interest there would be in allowing EP to
double-dip in STU.
EP/FP/HP Global MX5 Cup Car Ignores Production Class Philosophy.
#32204 from Bill Lamkin · Taken care of · Minutes (2022-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see response to Letter #32218 in the current Fastrack.
Time to improve communication and procedure in Impound
#31630 from Bill Lamkin · No action required · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter and sharing your experience.
STU Request clarifications on ABS
#29831 from Bill Lamkin · No action required · Minutes (2021-04 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The committee has reached out to the letter writer with no response. We feel the rule is clear as
written.
EP/FP/HP Support of Proposed Brake Rule
#29520 from Bill Lamkin · Taken care of · Minutes (2020-12 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see response to Letter #29516 in the current Fastrack.
EP/FP/HP BMW Cylinder Head Casting and Part Numbers
#28708 from Bill Lamkin · Rule change · TB 20-06 (2020-06 Fastrack)
In EP, correct the following spec lines as shown:
BMW Z3 2.5L, add to "Notes" section:
"Cylinder head casting number 1738400 permitted with use of the allowed iron block (casting number
1748933-C)."
BMW Z3 2.8L (97-00), modify "Block Mat'l" section:
"Alum or Iron"
BMW 328i/is E36 (96-99), modify "Block Mat'l" section:
"Alum or Iron"
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BMW 328i/ci E46 (01-06), modify "Block Mat'l" section:
"Alum or Iron"
BMW 325i/is E46 (01-06), modify "Block Mat'l" section:
"Alum or Iron"
BMW 325i/is E36 (92-95), modify "Block Mat'l" section:
"Alum or Iron"
EP Request to Not Slow the German EP Cars
#27807 from Bill Lamkin · Taken care of · Minutes (2020-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see response to Letter #27662.
STL/STU Strut Car Weight Reduction (Existing Rule) Question
#27806 from Bill Lamkin · Not recommended · Minutes (2020-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. With the allowable STU suspension pick up point modifications, the CRB
believes a front strut weight reduction is necessary. The CRB will continue to monitor performance.
EP/FP/HP Rollcenter Correction Clarification
#25873 from Bill Lamkin · Rule change · TB 19-04 (2019-04 Fastrack)
Note from CRB: 9.1.5.E.5.b.2 in “Suspension and Steering Level 2: Suspension Components”
states that “Suspension control arms, bushings, bearings, and ball joints are unrestricted.”
However, allowance to ream out ANY tapered hole from a stock ball joint does not exist, unless
being done to a specifically unrestricted component, like a suspension control arm. This is not
the intent to restrict in that manner, and should be clarified:
In GCR section 9.1.5.E.5.b.2, add wording as follows:
“Suspension bushings, bearings, and ball joints are unrestricted. Tapered holes can be drilled
or reamed, to allow a bolt to be used in place of a ball joint.”
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Note from CRB 9.1.5.E.2.o.5 in “Final Drive” states that “Axle shafts, bearings, bearing
carriers, hubs, and universal joints/CV joints are unrestricted.” Therefore any of those items,
all of which are defined in the GCR, that are part of the final drivetrain system of the vehicle,
are indeed unrestricted. However, this rule would not apply to a non-driven axle, as it is not
part of the drivetrain. It is agreed that allowing unrestricted bearings and hubs should not be
limited to only the driven axle, and it should be applied to both axles/at any wheel:
In GCR section 9.1.5.E.5.b. add wording as follows:
“6. Wheel bearings and hubs are unrestricted.”
EP Request Weight Reduction for 2.8L Bmw 328i/is
#25871 from Bill Lamkin · Not recommended · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. This weight reduction is not recommended at this time, but the
PAC encourages the letter writer to continue to develop and campaign this vehicle, as the
performance parity across all of EP is continually monitored.