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FE vs F6 vs FC pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park

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Quickest here: FC 1:11.935 Peter West, Super Tour Feb 2023 qualifying

1:101:151:201:251:301:351:401:451:5031 rule changes between Super Tour Apr 2019 and Super Tour Feb 202331 ▾13 rule changes between Super Tour Feb 2023 and Super Tour Feb 202513 ▾5 rule changes between Super Tour Feb 2025 and Super Tour Feb 20265 ▾FC race best at Super Tour Feb 2025: 1:48.522 (Paul MacFarlane)FC race best at Super Tour Feb 2026: 1:45.314 (Robert Armington)FC qualifying best at Super Tour Feb 2023: 1:11.935 (Peter West)FC qualifying best at Super Tour Feb 2025: 1:50.067 (Paul MacFarlane)FC qualifying best at Super Tour Feb 2026: 1:45.137 (Robert Armington)Super Tour Apr 2019Super Tour Apr2019Super Tour Feb 2023Super Tour Feb2023Super Tour Feb 2025Super Tour Feb2025Super Tour Feb 2026Super Tour Feb2026
FEF6FCsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
EventFEF6FC
Qual bestRace bestTrapQual bestRace bestTrapvs FE% of FEQual bestRace bestTrapvs FE% of FE
Super Tour Feb 2026 CALCL262026-02-211:45.137Robert Armington · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 25.0s-4.930s (-4.48%)1:45.314Robert Armington · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 12.9s-3.208s (-2.96%)147.5Bill Wallschlaeger+33.0 mph (+28.9%)
5 rule changes (FE: 3, FC: 2)1 cars added · 1 weight · 2 wording · 1 other · FC USF2000 Tube Frame may now use Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern as alternative to Hewland JL-200 5-speed sequential. · FC F2000 Metrik ZF2 minimum weight reduced to 1220 lbs. · FE adds engine modification restrictions, testing requirements, and drivetrain violation penalties with competition suspension. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only. · FE2 minimum weight stays 1270 lbs; intake manifold part number changes to WM301061; ECU to G992012; mandatory spec parts expanded; bubble tail WM138014 now FE only; SADEV transmission no modifications allowed; brake rotor part numbers to W…showhide
  • FC F2000 MZR Spec Line Clarity/Revision Requested #38927otheraddedFC USF2000 Tube Frame may now use Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern as alternative to Hewland JL-200 5-speed sequential.
  • FC Adjust F2000 Metrik ZF2 weight #39612weight -20 lbsfaster · weightFC F2000 Metrik ZF2 minimum weight reduced to 1220 lbs.
  • FE FE & FE2 Rule Updates #39484wordingwordingFE adds engine modification restrictions, testing requirements, and drivetrain violation penalties with competition suspension.
  • FE FE & FE2 Bubble Tail #38978cars addedaddedFE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail part WM138014 now allowed; FE2 must use this configuration only.
  • FE FE & FE2 Rule Updates #38901wordingwordingFE2 minimum weight stays 1270 lbs; intake manifold part number changes to WM301061; ECU to G992012; mandatory spec parts expanded; bubble tail WM138014 now FE only; SADEV transmission no modifications allowed; brake rotor part numbers to W…
Super Tour Feb 2025 CALCL252025-02-221:50.067Paul MacFarlane · only car+38.132s (+53.01%)1:48.522Paul MacFarlane · only car114.4Paul MacFarlane
13 rule changes (FE: 7, FC: 6)2 cars added · 2 weight · 8 wording · 1 other · FE must use SCCA Part # WM803010 Brake Line to Control Arm covers if used, as delivered, fastened with zip ties or tape only. · FC tire rule clarified: four dry and four wet tires for Regionals and Majors, eight each for Runoffs; marking and declaration timing adjusted. · FF and FC sequential gearbox weight penalty reduces from 25 lbs to 10 lbs minimum weight addition. · FE and SRF protest fee rules redirected to GCR section 8.3.1.D for fees and procedure. · FE Hoosier contingency decal requirement reduced from five decals in specific locations to three decals on sides and front. · FE requires five Hoosier decals: one small on nose or front shock cover, one 12" on each front wing plate, one 12" on each lower floor panel before rear wheels. · FC F2000 Metrik ZF2 added as spec line car with Brembo 4-piston calipers and vented rotors permitted. · FE rain light now must meet FIA Standard 8874-2019, Technical List No. 76, effective 1/1/2024. · FE allows racer's tape for crash repair, panel security, and heat exchanger opening control; seam taping banned. · FC tire marking rule clarified: four dry and four wet tires for Regional/Major/Super Tour, eight each for Runoffs; undeclared tire penalty removed. · USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added to FC as spec line car; removed from FX. · FE SADEV transmission rule removes note that all ratios under review and could be updated prior to sealing.showhide
  • FE Brake Line to A-Arm Covers #37110otheraddedFE must use SCCA Part # WM803010 Brake Line to Control Arm covers if used, as delivered, fastened with zip ties or tape only.
  • FC 9.1.1.10.h. FC Tire Rule #36533wordingwordingFC tire rule clarified: four dry and four wet tires for Regionals and Majors, eight each for Runoffs; marking and declaration timing adjusted.
  • FC Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox #36651weightfaster · weightFF and FC sequential gearbox weight penalty reduces from 25 lbs to 10 lbs minimum weight addition.
  • FE Protest Fee Clarification #36540wordingwordingFE and SRF protest fee rules redirected to GCR section 8.3.1.D for fees and procedure.
  • FE Update on Letter 36620 with new Hoosier Contingency Decal Info #36625wordingwordingFE Hoosier contingency decal requirement reduced from five decals in specific locations to three decals on sides and front.
  • FE Hoosier Tire Decal Placement #36435wordingaddedFE requires five Hoosier decals: one small on nose or front shock cover, one 12" on each front wing plate, one 12" on each lower floor panel before rear wheels.
  • FC Four Pot Calipers #35481cars addedaddedFC F2000 Metrik ZF2 added as spec line car with Brembo 4-piston calipers and vented rotors permitted.
  • FC Please correct omitted punctuation #34890weight
  • FE Update FE Rain Light Rule #34707wordingwordingFE rain light now must meet FIA Standard 8874-2019, Technical List No. 76, effective 1/1/2024.
  • FE FE/FE2 rule update #35269wordingwordingFE allows racer's tape for crash repair, panel security, and heat exchanger opening control; seam taping banned.
  • FC Review FC Runoffs Tire Marking Rule #34274wordingwordingFC tire marking rule clarified: four dry and four wet tires for Regional/Major/Super Tour, eight each for Runoffs; undeclared tire penalty removed.
  • FC USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L in FC #34329cars addedaddedUSF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added to FC as spec line car; removed from FX.
  • FE Update FE SADEV Transmission Rule #33883wordingwordingFE SADEV transmission rule removes note that all ratios under review and could be updated prior to sealing.
Super Tour Feb 2023 CALCL232023-02-241:11.935Peter West · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 2.6s
31 rule changes (FE: 19, FC: 12)3 aero · 3 suspension & brakes · 3 weight · 2 engine · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 cars added · 15 wording · 2 other · FC/FF PE3-8400 ECU tune-file firmware version changes from V3.04.50 to V3.04.35. · FE drivers may now adjust brake bias manually during the race. · FE front and rear wing specifications clarified: adjustment ranges, shimming, Gurney flap sizes, mounting hardware, and measurement references refined. · FE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines. · FC Zetec ECU: Performance Electronics model designation changed from PE-3 to PE3-8400; monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50. · FE tires must be run as delivered in sets of 4. · FE master cylinders clarified: Girling front .700" piston WM802005, rear .750" piston WM802006. · FC chassis/frame section cleaned up: panels between main tubes must prevent cockpit intrusion; suspension cannot mount to exterior panels; engine/gearbox exempt from load-bearing restrictions. · FC Zetec ECU requirements clarified: Pectel T2 or PE-3 required with specified communications ports and SCCA tune-file/map from official website. · FC composite anti-intrusion panels of non-uniform thickness limited to eight fasteners per side. · FC tire marking requirements clarified: competitor must ensure tires declared, marked, and logged by Tech before qualifying or race use. · FE removes qualifying tire marking requirements and rain tire set rules; renumbers tire warmer prohibition. · FE radiator screens may not protrude more than ¼ inch in front of the outside vertical plane of the sidepods. · FE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane. · FC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210. · FE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver. · FC ECU maps clarified: SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required, available on SCCA website; 1.340 restrictor reminder. · FE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030". · FC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. · FE Gurney flap wicker bill clarified: permitted on front wing secondary elements only, not main plane. · FE2 and FE spring part numbers WM203013 front and WM203014 rear required date moved to November 1, 2020. · FE2 Mazda 2.0L MZR engine now permitted in all SCCA events at 1250 lbs minimum; FE 2.3L becomes Regional Only through 2019 Runoffs. · FC allows Eagle #CRS5483F3D connecting rods alongside original Ford; crankshaft replacement clarified to original Ford only. · FC allows Mahle #930169439 piston as new option alongside Ford original, Sealed Power #H872cp, United Engine and Machine #SO2763. · FE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited. · FE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3. · FE removes American Racer tires, mandates Hoosier dry tires 22.0 X 8.0-13 and 22.0 X 10.0-13, wet tires 22.0 X 7.5-13 and 22.0 X 9.0-13. · FE anti-roll bar links may be removed one per end for safety, but bars must stay connected. · FE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail P/N WM138014 newly allowed for both classes. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower rod part numbers updated; minimum weight unchanged at 976 grams.showhide
  • FC E&O 9.1.1.B.16.j #33634wordingwordingFC/FF PE3-8400 ECU tune-file firmware version changes from V3.04.50 to V3.04.35.
  • FE Brake bias adjuster clarification #33084suspension & brakesadded · suspension & brakesFE drivers may now adjust brake bias manually during the race.
  • FE FE Front and Rear Wing Update & Clarification #33089wordingwordingFE front and rear wing specifications clarified: adjustment ranges, shimming, Gurney flap sizes, mounting hardware, and measurement references refined.
  • FE Engine Heat Shield & Insulation #33019otheraddedFE engine heat shield and insulation between block and exhaust now permitted to protect fuel cell, filter, rail, lines.
  • FC Add Specification to Performance Electronics ECU for Ford Zetec #32761wordingwordingFC Zetec ECU: Performance Electronics model designation changed from PE-3 to PE3-8400; monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50.
  • FE Update FE/FE2 Tire Rule #32613wordingwordingFE tires must be run as delivered in sets of 4.
  • FE Master cylinder clarification #32669wordingwordingFE master cylinders clarified: Girling front .700" piston WM802005, rear .750" piston WM802006.
  • FC Clean up Chassis/Frame section #31867wordingwordingFC chassis/frame section cleaned up: panels between main tubes must prevent cockpit intrusion; suspension cannot mount to exterior panels; engine/gearbox exempt from load-bearing restrictions.
  • FC Clarify Zetec ECU requirements #31554wordingwordingFC Zetec ECU requirements clarified: Pectel T2 or PE-3 required with specified communications ports and SCCA tune-file/map from official website.
  • FE Two FE2 Rule Updates #31524other
  • FC Clarify composite anti-intrusion panel language #31426wordingwordingFC composite anti-intrusion panels of non-uniform thickness limited to eight fasteners per side.
  • FC Clarify tire marking requirements #31455wordingwordingFC tire marking requirements clarified: competitor must ensure tires declared, marked, and logged by Tech before qualifying or race use.
  • FE FE Tire Rule Changes #30754wordingwordingFE removes qualifying tire marking requirements and rain tire set rules; renumbers tire warmer prohibition.
  • FE Radiator Screens Clarification #30792wordingwordingFE radiator screens may not protrude more than ¼ inch in front of the outside vertical plane of the sidepods.
  • FE FE Radiator Screens #30575aeroadded · aeroFE radiator screens now allowed, maximum ¼ inch from sidepod front vertical plane.
  • FC Request for FC Weight Change #30171weightfaster · weightFC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210.
  • FE FE / FE2 Spring Updates #29689suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFE front springs change to 800 lbs Hypercoil WM203013 Silver; rear to 900 lbs Hypercoil WM203014 Silver.
  • FC Urgent: SCCA PE3 map unsuitable #29475wordingwordingFC ECU maps clarified: SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required, available on SCCA website; 1.340 restrictor reminder.
  • FE FE Gurney Flap Spec Update #29445aeroaeroFE Gurney flaps clarified: front wing secondary only at 0.500" ±0.030", rear wing at 0.250" ±0.030".
  • FC Request for weight adjustments to equalize FC competition. #28888weightslower · weightFC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs.
  • FE FE Gurney flap wicker clarification #28885wordingwordingFE Gurney flap wicker bill clarified: permitted on front wing secondary elements only, not main plane.
  • FE FE spring rule update changed to November 1, 2020 #28814wordingwordingFE2 and FE spring part numbers WM203013 front and WM203014 rear required date moved to November 1, 2020.
  • FE Request for FE / FE2 preparation rules update #27722cars addedaddedFE2 Mazda 2.0L MZR engine now permitted in all SCCA events at 1250 lbs minimum; FE 2.3L becomes Regional Only through 2019 Runoffs.
  • FC Request for Better Zetec Connecting Rods #27710engineadded · engineFC allows Eagle #CRS5483F3D connecting rods alongside original Ford; crankshaft replacement clarified to original Ford only.
  • FC Add Alternate Piston #27795engineadded · engineFC allows Mahle #930169439 piston as new option alongside Ford original, Sealed Power #H872cp, United Engine and Machine #SO2763.
  • FE FE / FE2 Update Rules #27624weightslower · weightFE minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; FE2 minimum weight rises to 1270 lbs; new spring options added; tire warmers prohibited.
  • FE FE Wet Tire E&O #27365tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFE Hoosier wet rear tire width increases from 7.5 to 8.0 inches, part number 44196 W3.
  • FE FE Tire Update #27029tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFE removes American Racer tires, mandates Hoosier dry tires 22.0 X 8.0-13 and 22.0 X 10.0-13, wet tires 22.0 X 7.5-13 and 22.0 X 9.0-13.
  • FE FE Anti-Roll Bar Clarification #26912suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFE anti-roll bar links may be removed one per end for safety, but bars must stay connected.
  • FE FE / FE2 Updated Bubble Tail Rule #26913aeroadded · aeroFE and FE2 Enterprise bubble tail P/N WM138014 newly allowed for both classes.
  • FC E&O Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod #26659wordingwordingFC Wiseco piston and Crower rod part numbers updated; minimum weight unchanged at 976 grams.
Super Tour Apr 2019 ST19APR262019-04-26
2 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Super Tour Apr 2019 (from 2019)1 tyres & wheels · 1 wording · FE Hoosier rain tyre part numbers updated: front 44195 W3, rear 44217 W3. · FC Wiseco piston and connecting rod minimum weight corrected to 976 grams.showhide
  • FE Request to Update Hoosier Rain Tire Part Number for the FE cars #26235tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsFE Hoosier rain tyre part numbers updated: front 44195 W3, rear 44217 W3.
  • FC Correct Wiseco piston and connecting rod #25809wordingwordingFC Wiseco piston and connecting rod minimum weight corrected to 976 grams.
About this data
Best is the class's fastest lap in that event's qualifying or race sessions, with the driver who set it, how many cars set a time that session and how close the top five were; a best from fewer than three cars is greyed. With two or more classes, "vs" is the gap of each class's best to the first class's at the same event. "% of FE" is the class's best as a share of FE's best at the same event (100% is level, less is quicker): weather and track condition move every class together, so this compares across years where the raw times do not. It still breaks when FE's own field changes or one session was wet and another dry. Newest event first. The coloured figure under each value is the change from the previous event that has one (green is quicker, red slower). Whole laps only, so events with different sector layouts still compare. Weather and track condition are not accounted for.