BoP Lab / Buttonwillow Raceway Park
FM vs SRF vs F500 vs GTL pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Lap times across years say as much about the weather as the class. % of FM is each class's best lap as a share of FM'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.
Quickest here: FM 1:45.954 Mike Anderson, Super Tour Apr 2018 race · SRF 1:44.060 Vince Balch, Super Tour Apr 2017 qualifying · F500 1:58.561 Lance Spiering, Super Tour Feb 2022 race · GTL 1:57.623 Brian Linn, Super Tour Feb 2022 race
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| Qual best | Race best | Trap | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs FM | % of FM | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs FM | % of FM | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs FM | % of FM | |||
| Super Tour Feb 2024 CALCL242024-02-23 | 1:57.793Brian Linn · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 7.8s-1.723s (-1.44%) | 1:59.526Brian Linn · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 8.6s+1.903s (+1.62%) | 110.9Brian Linn-0.9 mph (-0.8%) | |||||||||||||||||
28 rule changes (SRF: 9, GTL: 19)7 cars added · 5 engine · 3 weight · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 5 wording · 4 other · GT1-GTX rear blade spoiler: angle 50–75°, max 59.0 wide by 5.0 high inches; total area limit removed. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX Direct Injection now permitted if original equipment. · GT2 Nissan and GT3 Mazda, Mitsubishi 4G93, Nissan QR25DE/DD, QE25DE/DD now permit Direct Injection per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E. · GTL 12A rotary engines may machine and use 13B housing to O.E. 12A spec across all port types. · GTL Toyota DR86 2021–2024 added to class. · GTL BMW Mini model years changed to 2002-2013. · SRF rain/brake light must be Super Bright LEDs Inc. P/N PT-STRB-R24; secondary filament must connect to rain light switch. · SRF brake light must be Super Bright LEDs Inc. P/N PT-STRB-R24, with SCCA Enterprises P/N 180427A pigtail and strobing rain light kit. · SRF adds mandatory front brake ducts 12–36 inches, throttle pedal heel-toe extension, braided stainless flex lines, camber limit 5.0 degrees, radiator opening height 3½ ± ½ inches, rear shift cable clamp P/N WM302007A. · GTL small unrestricted engines under 1399cc lose 38–79 lbs across Alfa, AMC, Triumph, Mini, Sprite, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen. · GTL Honda Fit 2009-13 2-door FWD added with 99.0 in wheelbase, alternate 94.0 and 97.0 in. · GTL spec lines moved contiguous with GT2 and GT3; GTA category and specs renumbered behind GTL; P2 engine tables reorganised with restrictor and weight specifications clarified. · GTL Nissan Sentra/200SX A 1400 minimum weight reduced to 1800 lbs. · SRF radiator options expanded: Enterprises P/N 480465 with baffle 480464, 480466, or Automotive 1R698 and CU698 allowed if cross-reference equivalent. · SRF wet front tyre changes to Hoosier P/N 46100 P185/60R13 H20 or W2 with 2.5" ground clearance. · Fields Cardinal V8 added to GT1 with Ford V8 engine, 4.9L, 2100 lbs, fuel injection. · SRF front W2 rain tyre Hoosier part number changes from 46100 to 46101 P185/65R13. · SRF removes 1985 Renault Alliance solid front rotor option; restrictor sizes decrease 1mm for newer Kawasaki and multi-brand engines; minimum weights increase to 1100 lbs. · GTL 3K, 4K, 5K Toyota engines may now use 4Y block only. · GT2 and GTL add Toyota 4A-F and 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 16V engines as permitted options. · GTL Fiat X1/9 1500 Limited Prep minimum weight increases to 2000 lbs from 1835 lbs. · GT2 TA2 and GTA throttle body part numbers updated to GM 12570790 or Edelbrock 33869/3870. · GTL adds Ford Festiva 1988-1993 FWD hatchback with Mazda B3 1324cc engine. · GTL adds Toyota G16E-GTS 1618cc DOHC 3-cyl engine, 1945 lbs, SIR, no turbo or direct injection. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX tail lights may now be original style or custom panel graphic with functioning red LED brake lamps. · SRF tire rule wording clarified: tires must be run as delivered. · SRF brake rotor minimum thickness reduced from 13.25 mm to 12.20 mm; seals and air filter specs clarified. · Ginetta G40 added to GTL with Ford Zetec 1796cc engine, 2050 lbs minimum weight, 22.5mm SIR.show
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| Super Tour Feb 2022 CALCL222022-02-17 | 2:03.309Lance Spiering · only car | 1:58.561Lance Spiering · only car | 111.9Lance Spiering | 1:59.516Brian Linn · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 10.6s+0.454s (+0.38%) | 1:57.623Brian Linn · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 12.5s-0.646s (-0.55%) | 111.8Brian Linn-13.9 mph (-11.0%) | ||||||||||||||
30 rule changes (SRF: 8, GTL: 22)6 cars added · 5 aero · 3 induction · 1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 10 wording · 3 other · SRF wet tyres front P185/65R13 W2 option added; air box clarified as-delivered; SRF3 restrictor plate G301048 mandatory Jan 1 2022; P2 motorcycle engines up to 1005cc with 35mm restrictor, 2009+ stock 1075 lbs, 2008 stock 1025 lbs, modifie… · GT3 Volkswagen Fun Cup Beetle EVO3 classified, sealed SOHC 1984cc engine, 2060 lbs minimum weight. · GTA part numbers updated: 0-80541-1 to 0-80541-2 in two locations and 6010 to 6014X in TA2 Appendix. · SRF wet tyres add Hoosier W2 option alongside existing H20 from October 4, 2021. · SRF adds SADEV-SRF3 6-speed sequential transmission option with ratios 3.0–0.92:1 and 3.20 final drive. · SRF seal requirements clarified: seals now must be on driveline components in designated locations; unsealed components removed and inspected by CSR or Enterprises rather than engine shipped for testing. · GTL Honda B18 split into B18A/B at 1797 cc 2050 lbs and B18C at 1834 cc 2065 lbs. · GTL Nissan B13 Sentra may have hood bulge maximum 1.5 inches high by 10.0 long by 6.0 wide. · unclear · SRF3 alternator pulley specified as P/N G902130 or G902130A, minimum 12oz. · GTL Mazda 12A SIR increases to 29mm, minimum weight rises to 2000 lbs, 28mm SIR option with 175 lb penalty removed. · SRF and SRF3 mandatory identification revised: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, added Hoosier logo placement. · GTL adds FIAT X-1/9 Bertone 1500 SOHC, 1498 cc, 2000 lbs, fuel injection or carburetors permitted. · GTL Nissan MRA8DE 1.8L engine added, 1797 cc, DOHC, 2050 lbs minimum weight. · GTL Mazda 13B SIR increases from 26 mm to 28 mm; 27 mm option with 175 lbs removed. · SRF rear springs limited to P/N 280390 only, previous part numbers no longer allowed; ground clearance wording clarified. · GT1/GT2/GT3/GTL/GTX turbocharging and supercharging now permitted if listed on spec line. · GTL Mazda 13B restrictor increases from 24mm to 26mm SIR, minimum weight rises to 2125 lbs, alternative 27mm SIR option adds 175 lbs. · GTL: Toyota MR2 Spyder 1999–2007 newly classified for GTL competition. · TA2 Gurney flap wording clarified: replace 'wicker bill' and 'wicker' with 'Gurney flap' throughout wing specifications. · STO rear wing rules clarify that wicker is called Gurney flap in two places; no performance change. · GT Gurney flap wording clarified: wickerbill and tab terminology replaced with Gurney flap throughout sections 9.1.2.F.7.b. · GTL Mazda 13B restrictor size addressed in response to letter 28518; see that letter for details. · GTL SIR stall test procedure clarified: system tested as raced, competitor must prevent air bypass behind restrictor. · GTL wing mount openings excluded from square inch area limit. · SRF Penske shock P/N 280396 bump stop P/N 280407 becomes mandatory, maximum one per shock, effective 05/01/2020. · GTL wing mounting posts limited to 85 square inches exposed area each, measured flat from side view. · GTL wing mounting posts limited to 85 square inches each, measured flat from side view. · GTL wing endplates maximum area increased to 64 square inches from 8.5 by 3.0 inches rectangle. · GTL Mazda 12A street port minimum weight drops to 1950 lbs.show
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| Super Tour Feb 2020 ST20FEB212020-02-21 | 1:59.062Joe Huffaker · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 10.7s-1.294s (-1.08%) | 1:58.269Joe Huffaker · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 13.1s-1.806s (-1.50%) | 125.6Joe Huffaker+15.1 mph (+13.6%) | |||||||||||||||||
16 rule changes (SRF: 5, GTL: 11)5 cars added · 2 engine · 1 aero · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 4 wording · 1 other · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX may use bonded-glass factory windshields without clips or straps if attached per original specifications. · GTX Misc. adds Factory Five Type 65 Coupe R Ford 302/351 and 5.0/5.2L NA at 2600 lbs, plus Ferrari 458/488 Challenge, Ford FP350S, Chevrolet C6, Lamborghini Super Trofeo. · GTL adds Jetta Mk1 two-door classification effective 2020-01-01. · SRF rain and brake rule supersedes GCR 9.3.32.B.2 effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. · GTL Honda CRX 84-87 and 88-91 lose permission to use IRS with 2.5% weight penalty. · SRF adds tire warmer prohibition and specifies Hoosier dry and wet tire part numbers. · SRF front nose weight minimum reduced from 35 to 32 lbs. · SRF2 becomes Regional Only; SRF3 nomenclature changed from GEN3 to Ford 1.6L conversion; SRF and SRF3 no longer compete together for points. · GTL Fun Cup Beetle engine weight set to 1850 lbs with Weber DMTL 32/34 induction. · GTL Fun Cup Beetle removes reference to VW engine table; Fun Cup engines only permitted. · GTL Honda CRZ 10-14, CRZ 15-16, and Insight 00-06 gain alternate wheelbase option of 90.6 inches. · SRF drivers may now use Dash Windscreen Kit P/N 1180103 or P/N 180102. · GTL Fun Cup Beetle added, all model years, 2-door RWD, 94.5 in wheelbase, VW Fun Cup spec chassis. · GTX tube frame cars now allowed fuel injection with maximum 90mm throttle body. · GTX adds Ligier JS2 R classification with restrictor and minimum weight. · GTL Mazda 13B may use 25mm SIR with 175 lbs weight penalty added.show
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| Super Tour Apr 2019 ST19APR262019-04-26 | 1:49.608Mike Anderson · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 5.6s+3.285s (+3.09%) | 1:49.409Mike Anderson · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 4.9s+3.455s (+3.26%) | 121.2Mike Anderson | 2:00.356Joe Huffaker · fastest of 2+1.537s (+1.29%) | 2:00.075Joe Huffaker · fastest of 2+1.716s (+1.45%) | 110.6Taz Harvey | +10.666squal +10.748s | 109.7%qual 109.8% | ||||||||||||
6 rule changes (GTL: 6)1 cars added · 1 induction · 1 removed · 1 weight · 1 wording · 1 other · GT1 and GT2/3/Lite remove ride height ground clearance rules; cars may now touch ground when tires deflate. · GTL Mazda 12A may use 28mm SIR plus 175 lbs. · GTL: Ford Mustang 94-04 body newly classified for GTL racing. · GTL Mini 1275–1399 Iron and Aluminum Crossflow with OE common sump gearbox reduce weight by 125 lbs, up from 50 lbs. · GTL BMC thru Rover Group removes four long inactive Mini engines: 948, 970, 1071, 1098. · GTX FIA GT3: Audi R8 now 40 mm restrictor and 2900 lbs; BMW Z4 now 70 mm restrictor and 2800 lbs; Ferrari 488 now 35 mm restrictor, TIR, and 3025 lbs.show
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| Super Tour Apr 2018 BUTTRA182018-04-27 | 1:46.323Mike Anderson · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.1s+0.367s (+0.35%) | 1:45.954Mike Anderson · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 3.3s-0.317s (-0.30%) | 1:58.819Joe Huffaker · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 11.5s-6.719s (-5.35%) | 1:58.359Joe Huffaker · fastest of 5 · top 5 within 10.8s-7.836s (-6.21%) | +12.405squal +12.496s | 111.7%qual 111.8% | ||||||||||||||
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| Super Tour Apr 2017 BUTTRA172017-04-28 | 1:45.956Mike Anderson · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 2.0s | 1:46.271Mike Anderson · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 2.1s | 1:44.060Vince Balch · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 18.6s | 2:01.122Mike Miserendino · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 1.8s | +14.851squal -1.896s | 114.0%qual 98.2% | 2:05.538John Bower · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 7.0s | 2:06.195Bill Okell · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 6.1s | +19.924squal +19.582s | 118.7%qual 118.5% | ||||||||||
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 FM" is the class's best as a share of FM'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 FM'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.