T3 Solstice Thoughts
#33152 from Jim Leithauser · Not recommended · Minutes (2022-12 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Solstice does not appear to be prepped to the extent of the rules.
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Overall · since 2015
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0wins
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Runoffs · since 2015
2entries
3starts
0wins
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0fastest laps
0poles
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24laps raced
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2classes
Against the front of the class, by track and class
| Track | Class | Sessions | Typical gap to class best | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs (2.59 mi) | SM | 7 | +3.789s (3.16%) | +1.351s (1.11%) |
| Daytona International Speedway (3.56 mi) | T2 | 5 | +5.324s (4.40%) | +3.832s (3.15%) |
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.
Every session
Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Runoffs (2.59 mi)
| Event | Date | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-30 | SM Last Chance Race | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 14/29 | 2:02.899 | 2:01.548Andrew Charbonneau | +1.351s (1.11%) | 109.725/29 | 114.9Nick Stagl | -5.1 mph (-4.5%) |
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-30 | SM LCR | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 13/29 | 2:04.549 | 2:01.782Andrew Charbonneau | +2.767s (2.27%) | 109.722/28 | 114.9Nick Stagl | -5.1 mph (-4.5%) |
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-29 | SM (B) Qual 2 | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 31/45 | 2:02.926 | 2:00.689Samantha Silver | +2.237s (1.85%) | 109.937/45 | 116.0Andrew Charbonneau | -6.1 mph (-5.2%) |
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-28 | SM (B) Qual 1 | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 32/44 | 2:03.244 | 1:59.328Kyle Greenhill | +3.916s (3.28%) | 110.135/44 | 115.1Clayton Cavell | -4.9 mph (-4.3%) |
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-25 | Grp 5 Run 4 SM,T3,T4 | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 27/29 | 2:03.675 | 1:58.084Grayson Farischon | +5.591s (4.73%) | 111.028/29 | 121.0Grayson Farischon | -10.0 mph (-8.3%) |
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-25 | Grp 5 Run 3 SM,T3,T4 | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 26/29 | 2:03.647 | 1:59.858Danny Steyn | +3.789s (3.16%) | 109.729/29 | 121.2Grayson Farischon | -11.5 mph (-9.5%) |
| Runoffs 2021 · Runoffs | 2021-09-25 | Grp 5 Run 2 SM,T3,T4 | SM | 05 | Mazda Miata | 25/31 | 2:04.393 | 1:59.328Quyen Tong | +5.065s (4.24%) | 110.828/30 | 127.8Tom Brown | -17.1 mph (-13.3%) |
Daytona International Speedway (3.56 mi)
| Event | Date | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2015 | 2015-09-27 | T2/T3 Race | T2 | 26 | COLO | 9/19 | 2:05.515 | 2:01.077Kurt Rezzetano | +4.438s (3.67%) | |||
| Runoffs 2015 | 2015-09-24 | GT3/STU/T2 Qualifying 4 | T2 | 26 | COLO | 9/17 | 2:06.419 | 2:01.095Kurt Rezzetano | +5.324s (4.40%) | |||
| Runoffs 2015 | 2015-09-23 | GT3/STU/T2 Qualifying 3 | T2 | 26 | COLO | 7/11 | 2:52.077 | 2:18.697Russell Peterson DVM | +33.380s (24.07%) | |||
| Runoffs 2015 | 2015-09-22 | GT3/STU/T2 Qualifying 2 | T2 | 26 | COLO | 9/18 | 2:05.558 | 2:01.726Kurt Rezzetano | +3.832s (3.15%) | |||
| Runoffs 2015 | 2015-09-21 | GT3/STU/T2 Qualifying 1 | T2 | 26 | COLO | 10/19 | 2:05.998 | 2:00.172Kurt Rezzetano | +5.826s (4.85%) |
Letters to Fastrack
T3 Mustang EcoBoost
#32501 from Jim Leithauser · No action required · Minutes (2022-04 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The ad promotes the car as something other than a T3 car, then provides the power numbers- "Car is
eligible in SCCA, NASA, Trans Am GT, WRL and AER. Dyno shows 451 ft pounds of torque and 323 horsepower."
That HP number is not the power in T3 trim, with the 34mm restrictor. To support this point using Indy Runoffs data; the
Ecoboost Mustang had a 6 mph disadvantage to the 2nd place Z4. This data comes from SCCA confidential data as well as the
official race time cards.
T3 Opposes Solstice GXP in T3
#28480 from Jim Leithauser · Not recommended · Minutes (2019-05 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Solstice GXP has been classed in T3 for years. Minor adjustments were
made to the existing spec line prior to 2020. The T3 spec line is being closely monitored.