T4 Support letter #39734 Petition for CRB to remove 3.7L V6 Mustang
#39738 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2026-03 Fastrack)
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Against the front of the class, by track and class
| Track | Class | Sessions | Typical gap to class best | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road America (4.05 mi) | T4 | 12 | +2.524s (1.62%) | +1.445s (0.93%) |
| Watkins Glen International (3.40 mi) | T3 | 3 | +6.863s (5.24%) | +5.466s (4.19%) |
| Watkins Glen International (3.40 mi) | T4 | 20 | +1.877s (1.43%) | +0.426s (0.32%) |
| Virginia International Raceway (3.27 mi) | T4 | 13 | +1.070s (0.82%) | +0.027s (0.02%) |
| Unknown track (3.27 mi) | T4 | 8 | +1.703s (1.30%) | +0.235s (0.18%) |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.59 mi) | T3 | 5 | +7.708s (6.87%) | +5.445s (4.81%) |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.59 mi) | T4 | 9 | +1.320s (1.13%) | +0.133s (0.12%) |
| Pittsburgh International Race Complex (2.78 mi) | T4 | 5 | +3.646s (3.01%) | +1.670s (1.37%) |
| Virginia International Raceway | T4 | 3 | +1.781s (1.34%) | +1.781s (1.34%) |
| Laguna Seca | T4 | 1 | ||
| Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (2.54 mi) | T4 | 4 | +0.442s (0.42%) | +0.000s (0.00%) |
| Unknown track (2.59 mi) | T3 | 1 | ||
| Unknown track (2.59 mi) | T4 | 1 |
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.
Road America (4.05 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2026 | T4 National Championship Race | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/12 | 2:38.438 | 2:35.757Matt Spicuzzi | +2.681s (1.72%) | 124.75/12 | 127.6Alex Lozano | -2.9 mph (-2.3%) |
| Runoffs 2026 | T4 Qualifying 3 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 6/11 | 2:38.717 | 2:35.876Matt Spicuzzi | +2.841s (1.82%) | 123.46/11 | 127.6Matt Spicuzzi | -4.2 mph (-3.3%) |
| Runoffs 2026 | T3/T4/STL Qualifying 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/11 | 3:00.269 | 2:57.107Mario Carini | +3.162s (1.79%) | 119.84/11 | 122.5Mario Carini | -2.7 mph (-2.2%) |
| Runoffs 2026 | T3/T4/STL Qualifying 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 10/9 | 3:00.708Kevin Fryer | |||||
| Runoffs 2024 | T4 Race | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/14 | 2:36.426 | 2:34.208Alex Lozano | +2.218s (1.44%) | 128.02/14 | 129.0Alex Lozano | -1.0 mph (-0.8%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | T4 Qual 3 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/15 | 2:36.319 | 2:34.874Marc Cefalo | +1.445s (0.93%) | 126.71/15 | 126.7you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | STL/T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 6/12 | 2:36.625 | 2:34.430Matt Spicuzzi | +2.195s (1.42%) | 126.74/12 | 129.3Alex Lozano | -2.6 mph (-2.0%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | STL/T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 6/13 | 2:38.672 | 2:36.148Matt Spicuzzi | +2.524s (1.62%) | 124.73/13 | 127.6Alex Lozano | -2.9 mph (-2.3%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | Run 2 T2, T3, T4, STL Mon | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/8 | 2:39.822 | 2:37.385Matt Spicuzzi | +2.437s (1.55%) | 123.44/8 | 126.7Matt Spicuzzi | -3.2 mph (-2.6%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | Run 3 SMX, T3, T4 Sun | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 9/7 | 2:37.558Chris Haldeman | |||||
| Runoffs 2024 | Run 2 SMX, T3, T4 Sun | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 7/10 | 2:40.406 | 2:35.025Scotty B White | +5.381s (3.47%) | 125.33/10 | 132.2Scotty B White | -6.9 mph (-5.2%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | Run 1 SMX, T3, T4 Sun | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 6/10 | 2:41.702 | 2:36.726Matt Spicuzzi | +4.976s (3.17%) | 124.73/10 | 127.2Matt Spicuzzi | -2.5 mph (-2.0%) |
Watkins Glen International (3.40 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 8 T2 T3 T4 Race 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 2/6 | 2:13.256 | 2:12.288Ayden Rose | +0.968s (0.73%) | |||
| Finger Lakes Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 8 T2 T3 T4 Race 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/8 | 2:20.508 | 2:19.019Marc Cefalo | +1.489s (1.07%) | |||
| Finger Lakes Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 8 T2 T3 T4 Qual | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/8 | 2:12.438 | 2:12.012Marc Cefalo | +0.426s (0.32%) | |||
| Finger Lakes Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 8 T2 T3 T4 Prac | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/9 | 2:13.549 | 2:11.988Marc Cefalo | +1.561s (1.18%) | |||
| Finger Lakes Region 2022 Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 4 T2,T3,T4,STL,STU Race 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 8/9 | 2:20.472 | 2:11.836Marshall Mast | +8.636s (6.55%) | 119.79/9 | 128.5Owen Schefer | -8.8 mph (-6.9%) |
| Finger Lakes Region 2022 Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 4 T2,T3,T4,STL,STU Race 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/10 | 2:12.486 | 2:12.027Marshall Mast | +0.459s (0.35%) | 128.72/10 | 129.1Marc Cefalo | -0.4 mph (-0.3%) |
| Finger Lakes Region 2022 Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 4 T2,T3,T4,STL,STU Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/10 | 2:12.460 | 2:11.083Marshall Mast | +1.377s (1.05%) | 126.32/10 | 127.7Marshall Mast | -1.4 mph (-1.1%) |
| Finger Lakes Region 2022 Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 4 T2,T3,T4,STL,STU Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/8 | 2:13.127 | 2:11.250Marshall Mast | +1.877s (1.43%) | 127.51/8 | 127.5you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Finger Lakes Region 2022 Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Watkins Glen International | Grp 4 T2,T3,T4,STL,STU Prac | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/8 | 2:12.959 | 2:12.295Marshall Mast | +0.664s (0.50%) | 126.31/8 | 126.3you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour Watkins Glen (Finger Lakes Region) | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4Race 2 | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/11 | 2:16.843 | 2:15.074Brian Reilly | +1.769s (1.31%) | 121.58/11 | 127.5Brian Reilly | -6.0 mph (-4.7%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour Watkins Glen (Finger Lakes Region) | Warm up | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/5 | 2:20.476 | 2:17.210Stephen Blethen | +3.266s (2.38%) | 118.34/5 | 122.4Stephen Blethen | -4.1 mph (-3.3%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour Watkins Glen (Finger Lakes Region) | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Race 1 | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/13 | 2:17.523 | 2:15.160Jared Lendrum | +2.363s (1.75%) | 121.58/13 | 128.9Brian Reilly | -7.4 mph (-5.8%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour Watkins Glen (Finger Lakes Region) | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 6/11 | 2:17.844 | 2:14.608Jared Lendrum | +3.236s (2.40%) | 122.05/10 | 125.0Jared Lendrum | -3.0 mph (-2.4%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour Watkins Glen (Finger Lakes Region) | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/13 | 2:18.245 | 2:15.385Jared Lendrum | +2.860s (2.11%) | 119.09/12 | 126.7Brian Reilly | -7.7 mph (-6.1%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour Watkins Glen (Finger Lakes Region) | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Prac | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/13 | 2:18.879 | 2:15.379Jared Lendrum | +3.500s (2.59%) | 121.86/13 | 126.3Jared Lendrum | -4.5 mph (-3.6%) |
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5B STL,T4,B-Spec Race 2 | T4 | 51 | 270386 | 3/6 | 2:16.224 | 2:14.489Jared Lendrum | +1.735s (1.29%) | |||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5A STU,T2,T3 Race 2 | T3 | 51 | 6/9 | 2:15.862 | 2:10.396Ali Salih | +5.466s (4.19%) | ||||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5B STL,T4,B-Spec Race 1 | T4 | 51 | 270386 | 3/7 | 2:17.507 | 2:14.868Felix Borodaty | +2.639s (1.96%) | |||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5A STU,T2,T3 Race 1 | T3 | 51 | 7/9 | 2:17.902 | 2:11.039Ali Salih | +6.863s (5.24%) | ||||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5B STL,T4,B-Spec Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | 270386 | 3/7 | 2:18.197 | 2:15.806Felix Borodaty | +2.391s (1.76%) | |||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5A STU,T2,T3 Qual 2 | T3 | 51 | 7/9 | 2:20.118 | 2:11.809Ali Salih | +8.309s (6.30%) | ||||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5B STL,T4,B-Spec Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | 270386 | 4/5 | 2:56.925 | 2:44.720J. Robert Henderson | +12.205s (7.41%) | |||
| Watkins Glen International 2017 | Grp 5 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4, B-Spec Practice | T4 | 51 | 270386 | 4/6 | 2:36.533 | 2:33.706Jared Lendrum | +2.827s (1.84%) |
Virginia International Raceway (3.27 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2023 | T4 Race | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/23 | 2:11.989 | 2:11.962Devin Anderson | +0.027s (0.02%) | 126.53/23 | 127.6Owen Schefer | -1.2 mph (-0.9%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | T4 Race | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 7/25 | 2:12.756 | 2:10.959Nick Leverone | +1.797s (1.37%) | 124.99/25 | 128.9Tommy Boileau | -3.9 mph (-3.1%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | T4/B-Spec Qual 3 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 10/25 | 2:12.355 | 2:11.285Nick Leverone | +1.070s (0.82%) | 123.410/25 | 127.7Tommy Boileau | -4.2 mph (-3.3%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 20/25 | 2:16.100 | 2:11.257John Heinricy | +4.843s (3.69%) | 118.123/25 | 126.7Owen Schefer | -8.6 mph (-6.8%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | T4/B-Spec Qual 1 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/24 | 2:11.936 | 2:11.340Nick Leverone | +0.596s (0.45%) | 123.46/24 | 125.9Owen Schefer | -2.5 mph (-2.0%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour (North Carolina Region) | Grp 9 T2,STU,T4,GT3 Race 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX8 | 14/14 | 2:14.815 | 2:14.376Owen Schefer | +0.439s (0.33%) | 125.14/14 | 128.3Owen Schefer | -3.1 mph (-2.5%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour (North Carolina Region) | Grp 9 T2,STU,T4,GT3 Race 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX8 | 2/14 | 2:15.773 | 2:14.586Nick Leverone | +1.187s (0.88%) | 124.24/14 | 127.7Owen Schefer | -3.5 mph (-2.7%) |
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour (North Carolina Region) | Grp 9 T2,STU,T4,GT3 Qual1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX8 | 10/15 | 2:19.383 | 2:15.758Nick Leverone | +3.625s (2.67%) | 123.23/15 | 126.3Owen Schefer | -3.0 mph (-2.4%) |
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Race 2 | T4 | 51 | 2/13 | 2:14.396 | 2:13.669Felix Borodaty | +0.727s (0.54%) | ||||
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Grp 4 STL.STU,T2,T3,T4 Race 1 | T4 | 51 | 2/14 | 2:14.029 | 2:13.730Don Knowles | +0.299s (0.22%) | ||||
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Grp 4 STL.STU,T2,T3,T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | 3/16 | 2:13.386 | 2:12.129Don Knowles | +1.257s (0.95%) | ||||
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Grp 4 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | 2/15 | 2:13.392 | 2:12.307Don Knowles | +1.085s (0.82%) | ||||
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Grp 4 STL.STU,T2,T3,T4 Prac | T4 | 51 | 3/15 | 2:13.419 | 2:13.261Don Knowles | +0.158s (0.12%) |
Unknown track (3.27 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2023 | T4 Qual 3 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 2/24 | 2:11.628 | 2:11.393Christian Braunlich | +0.235s (0.18%) | 125.76/24 | 127.4Nick Leverone | -1.8 mph (-1.4%) |
| Runoffs 2023 | T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/24 | 2:10.998 | 2:10.514Devin Anderson | +0.484s (0.37%) | 127.81/24 | 127.8you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2023 | T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 9/22 | 2:12.747 | 2:11.044Marshall Mast | +1.703s (1.30%) | 125.31/22 | 125.3you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2023 | Run 2 T2, T3, T4 Mon | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/13 | 2:18.419 | 2:07.418Leann Falk | +11.001s (8.63%) | 122.83/13 | 135.0Leann Falk | -12.1 mph (-9.0%) |
| Runoffs 2023 | Run 1 T2, T3, T4 Mon | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/13 | 2:14.225 | 2:05.547Leann Falk | +8.678s (6.91%) | 124.52/12 | 138.4Leann Falk | -13.9 mph (-10.0%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | Grp 7 Run 3 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/13 | 2:14.338 | 2:12.557Thomas Fowler | +1.781s (1.34%) | 124.47/13 | 126.1Stephen Blethen | -1.7 mph (-1.4%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | Grp 7 Run 2 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 6/15 | 2:15.620 | 2:13.610Brian Reilly | +2.010s (1.50%) | 123.46/15 | 126.9Tommy Boileau | -3.4 mph (-2.7%) |
| Runoffs 2019 | Grp 7 Run 1 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/16 | 2:14.841 | 2:13.698Thomas Fowler | +1.143s (0.85%) | 124.45/16 | 126.7Brian Reilly | -2.3 mph (-1.8%) |
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 | T4 Race | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 23/46 | 1:56.648 | 1:55.929John Heinricy | +0.719s (0.62%) | 125.42/46 | 127.3Alexander Schefer | -1.9 mph (-1.5%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | T4 Qual 3 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/45 | 1:55.253 | 1:54.397Stephen Blethen | +0.856s (0.75%) | 127.01/45 | 127.0you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/44 | 1:55.425 | 1:55.292Michael Borden | +0.133s (0.12%) | 125.42/44 | 126.2Richard Dickey | -0.8 mph (-0.6%) |
| Runoffs 2021 | T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 18/44 | 1:58.183 | 1:55.780Michael Borden | +2.403s (2.08%) | 123.06/43 | 125.6Derrick Ambrose | -2.6 mph (-2.1%) |
| Runoffs 2017 | T4 Race | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 4/38 | 1:57.869 | 1:56.549Don Knowles | +1.320s (1.13%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T3/B-Spec Race | T3 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 14/22 | 1:58.731 | 1:53.286Charles Hurley | +5.445s (4.81%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T3/B-Spec Qual 4 | T3 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 17/23 | 1:59.922 | 1:52.214Rob Hines | +7.708s (6.87%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T4 Qual 4 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 11/39 | 1:58.408 | 1:56.566Oscar Jackson | +1.842s (1.58%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T3/B-Spec Qual 3 | T3 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 14/21 | 2:01.080 | 1:53.020Rob Hines | +8.060s (7.13%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T4 Qual 3 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 8/36 | 1:57.839 | 1:56.756Oscar Jackson | +1.083s (0.93%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T3/B-Spec Qual 2 | T3 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 17/23 | 2:00.832 | 1:53.643Rob Hines | +7.189s (6.33%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 8/35 | 1:58.979 | 6.908James Coughlin | +112.071s (1622.34%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T3/B-Spec Qual 1 | T3 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 14/20 | 2:01.675 | 1:53.589Derek Kulach | +8.086s (7.12%) | |||
| Runoffs 2017 | T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 15/34 | 2:01.404 | 1:57.789Oscar Jackson | +3.615s (3.07%) |
Pittsburgh International Race Complex (2.78 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Classic 2021 | Grp 3 STL, STU, T2, T3, T4 Race 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 3/11 | 2:04.005 | 2:02.335Sergio Zlobin | +1.670s (1.37%) | 100.49/11 | 105.0Alexander Schefer | -4.6 mph (-4.4%) |
| Cumberland Classic 2021 | Grp 3 STL, STU, T2, T3, T4 Race1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 9/11 | 2:04.784 | 2:01.138John Heinricy | +3.646s (3.01%) | 102.310/11 | 107.9Alexander Schefer | -5.7 mph (-5.3%) |
| Cumberland Classic 2021 | Grp 3 STL, STU, T2, T3, T4 Qual 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 4/12 | 2:01.958 | 1:59.647Nick Leverone | +2.311s (1.93%) | 104.59/12 | 107.4Alexander Schefer | -2.9 mph (-2.7%) |
| Cumberland Classic 2021 | Grp 3 STL, STU, T2, T3, T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 2/7 | 2:10.162 | 2:02.729Nick Leverone | +7.433s (6.06%) | |||
| Cumberland Classic 2021 | Grp 3STL, STU, T2, T3, T4 Practice | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 7/11 | 2:06.266 | 2:01.479Nick Leverone | +4.787s (3.94%) |
Virginia International Raceway
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2019 | Grp 7 Run 3 | T4 | 151 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/13 | 2:14.338 | 2:12.557Thomas Fowler | +1.781s (1.34%) | |||
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Grp 4 STL.STU,T2,T3,T4 Race 2 | T4 | 51 | 3 | |||||||
| Virginia International Raceway 2017 | Test | T4 | 51 | 3/6 | 2:16.906 | 2:13.310Steve Bertok | +3.596s (2.70%) |
Laguna Seca
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosier SCCA Super Tour (San Francisco Region) | Warm up | T4 | 50 | Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (2.54 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Region 2019 | Grp 1 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Race 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 7/9 | 1:40.797 | 1:40.797you | +0.000s (0.00%) | 119.41/9 | 119.4you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Atlanta Region 2019 | Grp 1 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Race 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 1/9 | 1:44.654 | 1:44.212Nick Leverone | +0.442s (0.42%) | 118.51/9 | 118.5you | +0.0 mph (0.0%) |
| Atlanta Region 2019 | Grp 1 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Qual 1 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 2/9 | 1:58.350 | 1:53.711Nick Leverone | +4.639s (4.08%) | 124.13/9 | 126.8Nick Leverone | -2.8 mph (-2.2%) |
| Atlanta Region 2019 | Grp 1 STL,STU,T2,T3,T4 Practice | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 | 5/3 | 2:14.918Emmitt Staley |
Unknown track (2.59 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap | Class trap | To class trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2017 | Sun Grp 6 Run 2 | T4 | 51 | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 30/16 | 1:59.078Chi Ho | |||||
| Runoffs 2017 | Sun Grp 6 Run 1 | T3 | 51A | Mazda RX-8 (2009) | 18/12 | 1:53.824Todd Lamb |
Letters to Fastrack
Support letter #39386
#39398 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2026-01 Fastrack)
Please see letter #39386 in current Fastrack.
T4 Request Removal of 3.7L Mustang from T4
#39366 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2026-02 Fastrack)
Please see letter #39230 in current Fastrack.
“Home Region” Local Runoffs Qualification Path
#39314 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2025-12 Fastrack)
We appreciate your perspective and feedback. We have made a significant adjustment to the Road Racing program that addresses
your specific requests. We have suspended the performance criteria for participating in the 2026 Runoffs, see letter 39294 in current
Fastrack. Participate in three Majors weekends and you are eligible to enter the event. The Club will need to see how the current
economic uncertainty impacts the program and what, if any, more changes will need to be made.
T4 Allow 60mm Restrictor Plate on Mazda RX8
#39254 from Raymond Blethen · Not recommended · Minutes (2026-02 Fastrack)
The Runoffs are the primary focus of the committees. It is the event that provides the best data and it is the only race involved
in crowning the national champion. Mid-season BOP is overshadowed by the goal of achieving parity by the Runoffs. In 2024,
the T4 RX8 claimed the top 7 grid positions in a 15 car field. The TAC and CRB were confident that, even if minor, something had
to be done to encourage participation from other spec lines. The committee does not feel that it would be appropriate to put
the RX8 back in such a dominant position.
T4 Remove Ford Mustang 3.7L V6 from T4 Spec Line
#39253 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2025-11 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #39251 in current Fastrack.
Request to Change Runoffs Format to Increase Track Time
#39129 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2025-12 Fastrack)
We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Please see letter #39294 in current Fastrack.
Remove Runoffs Qualification Criteria
#39128 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2025-12 Fastrack)
We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Please see letter #39294 in current Fastrack.
T4 Alternate Option For Changes to Mazda RX8
#37451 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2025-02 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #37339 in current Fastrack.
STL Request to add ITR to STL
#37386 from Raymond Blethen · Not recommended · Minutes (2025-01 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Request is not within the class philosophy of the class.
STL Change Maximum Rotor Size from 300mm to 325mm
#37384 from Raymond Blethen · Not recommended · Minutes (2025-01 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Request is not within the class philosophy of the class.
ITR/ITS Combine RX8 Spec Lines in ITR
#37383 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 25-02 (2025-02 Fastrack)
In ITS Spec Lines, combine Mazda RX-8 (04-08) and Mazda RX-8 (09-11) and adjust dates as follows:
"Mazda RX-8 (04-08 04-12)"
ITS Combine ITS RX8 Spec Lines
#37382 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 25-02 (2025-02 Fastrack)
In ITS Spec Lines, combine Mazda RX-8 (04-08) and Mazda RX-8 (09-11) and adjust dates as follows:
"Mazda RX-8 (04-08 04-12)"
T4 Opposition to Changes to the T4 Mazda RX-8 weight or restrictor
#37339 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2025-02 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Rx8s with data boxes were all over the minimum weight at the finish of the championship
race. One of the RX8s on the podium was over the new weight. The restrictor plate change is meant to be a small adjustment in
performance as we want the Rx8 to do well but it was far enough outside of the performance envelope we could not leave the
BOP as is in fairness to other competitors in the touring class. This is the first plate change in the spec line's history. Data reports
supporting this adjustment were presented on the "SCCA Touring Racers" Facebook page. Also note, the 3 outlying RX8s are
new to the class and are likely to be faster as they spend more time developing their cars.
Runoffs Eligibility - Regional Qualification Path
#37338 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2025-01 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments. Please see the response to letter #37307 in this
Fastrack.
T4 Proposal to Revise Spring Rule for Mazda RX-8
#37335 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2025-02 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. A maximum spring rate has been the standard spring allowance method for the touring classes (as
well as B-spec and C-spec) for years. The variability in the rule allows people to make adjustments to suit their needs, making
cars more competitive, more consistent and appealing.
I support letter #37307 regarding FV Runoffs qualification
#37334 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2025-01 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments. Please see the response to letter #37307 in this
Fastrack.
6.5.2 Pace Lap - Getting lined up 2x2
#36386 from Raymond Blethen · Not recommended · Minutes (2024-09 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board does not recommend this change. Drivers' letters can be used to inform drivers
of 2x2 lineup expectations on the pace lap.
T2/T3/T4 Require Cars to Seal Rear Window or Hardtop Gaps
#36248 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2024-12 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The presence of a small crack under the hard tops has been visible for few years. Any advantage the
crack may have caused had been adjusted during BOP changes in the past. If the air gap is an advantage, forcing them to close it
would result in a different positive adjustment.
T3 Appeal for Retention of T3 Mazda RX-8 Spec Line (Letter #35378)
#35577 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 24-03 (2024-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35584 in current Fastrack.
T4 Allow any 400lb rear spring in the RX8
#35433 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 24-03 (2024-03 Fastrack)
In T4 Spec Lines, Mazda RX-8 Base/R3/Sport/ GT (04-12), change Notes as follows:
"Mazda Motorsports- 0000- 04-9700-08 or Eibach- 0800.250.0700 (R) Mazda Motorsports- 0000-04-9400-07 or Eibach0700.250.0400, and helper 0000-04-9926 allowed. Springs allowed 700lb (f), 400(r)."
Oppose recommended admin fee 10 file a protest.
#35432 from Raymond Blethen · Taken care of · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #35388 in this Fastrack.
Feedback on Recommended Yellow Flag Rule Change
#33137 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2022-11 Fastrack)
Thank you for your detailed comments on in-car flagging light systems and FIA flag rules. We are continuing to research both
issues.
T2/T3/T4 Request Alternate Front & Rear Strut/Shock Top Hats
#32452 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 22-05 (2022-04 Fastrack)
In TOURING (T2-T4) CATEGORY, GCR Section 9.1.9.2.D.5.b.2, add the following:
"f. Cars with an alternative spring allowance are permitted to use performance alternative top hats on shocks and struts. These
top hats are permitted to utilize spherical bearings."
T2/T3/T4 Oppose ECU Rule Change Proposals
#32094 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2022-04 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #31067 in current Fastrack.
Aborted Start Procedures
#30572 from Raymond Blethen · Recommended to the Board · Minutes (2021-06 Fastrack)
In GCR Section 6.5.4.B. add the following:
"Drivers may safely pass under the Double Yellow Flags to return to their original grid position. However, cars late to grid
or that dropped out of position during the pace lap must remain at the back of the pack."
Request for Podium to Be Eligible for Following Year's Runoffs
#27974 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2020-10 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The rule is adequate as written with no changes at this time.
Request to Remove Runoffs Participation Requirements
#27972 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2019-05 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Runoffs qualification requirements are reviewed annually and your
suggestion will be reviewed and considered.
T2/T3/T4 T4 RX8 Classification Error
#27902 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 20-01 (2020-01 Fastrack)
In T3, Mazda RX-8 Base/R3 (04-12), add as follows:
"Mazda RX-8 Base/R3/Sport/GT (04-12)"
In T4, Mazda RX-8 Base/R3 (04-12), add as follows:
"Mazda RX-8 Base/R3/Sport/GT (04-12)"
T2/T3/T4 Request to Restrict Jack Point Size
#27901 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2020-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. We will monitor this situation and if it becomes a problem, we will make a
change.
T2/T3/T4 Request for Jack points
#27607 from Raymond Blethen · Recommended to the Board · Minutes (2019-12 Fastrack)
In T2-T4, GCR section 9.1.9.2.D.8.a.6, add the following:
"Air jacks are permitted, but no air source may be carried on board. Installation of such may not
reinforce the chassis or add another attachment point to the roll cage structure. It is permitted to
attach one or more plates, or pads, under the car to provide for jacking of the car, provided they serve no
other purpose. It is prohibited to install any kind of device, which protrudes from the rocker panel or side
of the car."
T2/T3/T4 Request to Classify all Mazda RX8 Models in T3/T4
#27606 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 20-02 (2020-02 Fastrack)
In T3, change Spec Lines as follows:
"Mazda RX-8 Base/R3/Sport/GT (04-12)"
In T3, change Spec Lines as follows:
"Mazda RX-8 Base/R3/Sport/GT (04-12)"
Require class designation and car number on rear of the car
#26723 from Raymond Blethen · Not recommended · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. There are several cars that run several different classes in different groups that would
require multiple classes to be listed in very limited space on the back of the car.
ITA/ITB/ITC/ITR/ITS/IT7 Opposes Alternate Drake Calipers
#26211 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2019-04 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.
T2/T3/T4 Opposes Adjustable Shocks In Touring
#26210 from Raymond Blethen · No action required · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. Your response has been logged.
T4 Request to classify 2000 - 2001 BMW 323
#25096 from Raymond Blethen · Rule change · TB 19-04 (2019-04 Fastrack)
In T4, classify the BMW 323 (98-00), as follows:
A specification table follows in the original; it is not shown here.