BoP Lab / Laguna Seca

FV vs SM vs T3 vs FE2 pace at Laguna Seca

Quickest here: FV 1:48.104 Dennis Andrade, Super Tour Jul 2019 qualifying · SM 1:46.110 Tristan Littlehale, Super Tour Jul 2019 race · FE2 1:28.266 Brandon Aleckson, Super Tour Jul 2019 qualifying

	Event	FV			SM					T3					FE2
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FV	% of FV	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FV	% of FV	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FV	% of FV
	Super Tour Jul 2019 ST19JUL262019-07-26	1:48.104Dennis Andrade · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 3.8s	1:49.588Dennis Andrade · fastest of 7 · top 5 within 1.4s	88.2Dennis Andrade	1:46.159Tristan Littlehale · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 1.9s	1:46.110Tristan Littlehale · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 1.2s	87.0Justin Casey	-3.478squal -1.945s	96.8%qual 98.2%						1:28.266Brandon Aleckson · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 3.0s	1:29.059Brandon Aleckson · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 3.0s	113.9Brandon Aleckson	-20.529squal -19.838s	81.3%qual 81.6%
34 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Super Tour Jul 2019 (from 2019)8 cars added · 5 suspension & brakes · 5 weight · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 aero · 1 engine · 8 wording · 4 other · FV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches. · FV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed. · FV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed. · SM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. · T1-LP Ford Mustang GT 5.0L 2018- classified at 3400 lbs with 65mm restrictor, T2 and T3 Mustangs limited to 2015-2017. · 2015+ Subaru WRX classified in T3 at 1998cc, 3275 lbs minimum, 245/18 tires, 35mm turbo inlet restrictor required. · T4 and T3 Mazda MX-5 hardtop rules clarified: any OEM or aftermarket top permitted if retaining OEM silhouette; specific part numbers listed. · T3 Mazda MX-5 NC 06-15 wheel width increases from 7 to 8 inches. · T3 Mazda MX-5 NC 06-15 now allows any aftermarket header. · T3 Saturn Sky intercooler intake diameter increases to 35mm TIR; new calipers and spring rate limits added. · T2, T3, T4 now allow any thermostat serving original equipment intent only. · T3 and T4 Mazda MX-5 Miata eligibility capped at 2016–2018 model years. · FV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text. · SM allows factory Mazda ECU and injector harnesses (P/N 0000-10-020E-99, 0000-10-080D-99) on 1999–2000 model year cars, unmodified. · SM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator now externally regulated only by OEM ECU or master kill switch; harness repair by splicing permitted. · SM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5. · T3 Mazdaspeed 3 07-09 front brake disc grows to 320mm vented, rear to 300mm solid. · T4 Celica GT wheelbase 2600 and 15x7 wheels added; Forte years narrowed; Fiesta ST starts 2014; Fiat 124 years 16-18 added; battery rule clarified. · T3 BMW SpecE46 must conform to Version 2.6 Effective Jan 1, 2019; Appendix N removed from GCR. · T3 Nissan 350Z 03-08 and Spec Z permitted to use Nissan brake kit part number 41000-BRKIT. · T1–T4 spec car classifications clarified with permitted parts, rule conformance versions, and exclusions of other touring modifications. · T2–T4 subframe bushings now permitted to be replaced with non-spherical bushings of any material. · T3: 24 cars lose 50–75 lbs across multiple models, including Camaro, Mustang, Miata, WRX, 370Z, GTI, and others. · T3 Ford Mustang EcoBoost gains two alternate brake kit options: Ford Motorsports 6-piston M2300V 380mm with 100lb penalty, or Brembo 2-piece 355mm rotor with 100lb penalty. · T3 FR-S/86 and BRZ: wheels to 17×9, tyres to 255, weight to 2750 lbs, final drive 4.10 or 4.30. · T3 BMW SpecE46 gains alternate tire option: any DOT up to 225 width permitted.showhide 2019-07-01 T3 Request BMW e36 M3 sway bar and links #26885suspension & brakes 2019-05-31 FV Exhaust termination rule E&O #26702wordingwordingFV exhaust outlet opening max distance from body rear increased from 3 to 4 inches. 2019-05-31 T3 Request to properly class base Porsche Cayman #26276weight 2019-05-01 FV E&O Dimensions #26674suspension & brakessuspension & brakesFV front track maximum 52.500 inches; rear track 49.125–50.750 inches; spacers now allowed. 2019-05-01 T3 Request to classify a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro LT-I4 Turbo 1LE #25731cars added 2019-05-01 T3 T3 Civic Si weight change #26294weight 2019-05-01 T3 Class Civic Si 2017+ w/ alternate cage #26449cars added 2019-05-01 T3 Classify 2014-2017 MK7 Volkswagen GTI for T3 #26695cars added 2019-04-01 FV Request to clarify Disc Brake rules bearing retainer & weights #26262weightslowerweightFV disc brake assembly minimum weight clarified to 16.5 lbs total; caliper minimum weight requirement of 1.65 lbs removed. 2019-04-01 T3 Request to allow E36 M3 in T3 prepared to BMWCCA I sport #25195cars added 2019-03-01 SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370otheraddedSM fuel pump and filter now permitted as Mazda or OEM equivalent part. 2019-03-01 T3 Request Mustang GT Limited Prep 2018 Classification #24431cars addedaddedT1-LP Ford Mustang GT 5.0L 2018- classified at 3400 lbs with 65mm restrictor, T2 and T3 Mustangs limited to 2015-2017. 2019-03-01 T3 Classify 2015+ WRX #25832cars addedadded2015+ Subaru WRX classified in T3 at 1998cc, 3275 lbs minimum, 245/18 tires, 35mm turbo inlet restrictor required. 2019-03-01 T3 Correct Mazda MX-5 Hard Top Notes #26137wordingwordingT4 and T3 Mazda MX-5 hardtop rules clarified: any OEM or aftermarket top permitted if retaining OEM silhouette; specific part numbers listed. 2019-03-01 T3 Request to allow T3 06-15 Miata 17x8 wheels #26161tyres & wheelsfastertyres & wheelsT3 Mazda MX-5 NC 06-15 wheel width increases from 7 to 8 inches. 2019-03-01 T3 Request T3 06-15 Miata header #26162otheraddedT3 Mazda MX-5 NC 06-15 now allows any aftermarket header. 2019-03-01 T3 Request Pontiac GXP same allowances to Saturn Sky #26175aeroaddedaeroT3 Saturn Sky intercooler intake diameter increases to 35mm TIR; new calipers and spring rate limits added. 2019-03-01 T3 Consider opening class rules to allow any thermostat #26187engineaddedengineT2, T3, T4 now allow any thermostat serving original equipment intent only. 2019-03-01 T3 2005-2009 Legacy GT/Spec B #26384cars added 2019-03-01 T3 Cap 2016 Mazda Miata year at 2018 #26388cars addedremovedcars addedT3 and T4 Mazda MX-5 Miata eligibility capped at 2016–2018 model years. 2019-02-01 FV FV Intake Manifold Clarification #26008wordingwordingFV intake manifold horizontal tube measurement location clarified; removed specific distance ranges from rule text. 2019-02-01 SM Request 99-00 replacement Wire harnesses #25602otheraddedSM allows factory Mazda ECU and injector harnesses (P/N 0000-10-020E-99, 0000-10-080D-99) on 1999–2000 model year cars, unmodified. 2019-02-01 SM Organize and Clarify 9.1.7.C.1.o. #25913wordingwordingSM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator now externally regulated only by OEM ECU or master kill switch; harness repair by splicing permitted. 2019-02-01 SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123wordingremovedSM tire tread protrusion language removed from GCR 9.1.7.C.5. 2019-02-01 T3 Request correction on brake sizes #26170suspension & brakessuspension & brakesT3 Mazdaspeed 3 07-09 front brake disc grows to 320mm vented, rear to 300mm solid. 2019-01-01 T3 Errors, Omissions, and Updates (Various) #22414wordingwordingT4 Celica GT wheelbase 2600 and 15x7 wheels added; Forte years narrowed; Fiesta ST starts 2014; Fiat 124 years 16-18 added; battery rule clarified. 2019-01-01 T3 Request to update SpecE46 Appendix N. with 2019 Rules #25722wordingunclearT3 BMW SpecE46 must conform to Version 2.6 Effective Jan 1, 2019; Appendix N removed from GCR. 2019-01-01 T3 Request Alternative Nissan Brake Parts - 350Z #25747otheraddedT3 Nissan 350Z 03-08 and Spec Z permitted to use Nissan brake kit part number 41000-BRKIT. 2019-01-01 T3 Add Clarification to Spec Car Classifications Vehicle Spec #25774wordingwordingT1–T4 spec car classifications clarified with permitted parts, rule conformance versions, and exclusions of other touring modifications. 2019-01-01 T3 Clarify Subframe Bushings Permitted for T2-T4 #25800suspension & brakesaddedsuspension & brakesT2–T4 subframe bushings now permitted to be replaced with non-spherical bushings of any material. 2019-01-01 T3 Additional weight adjustments for T3 cars T3 weight loss #25803weightfasterweightT3: 24 cars lose 50–75 lbs across multiple models, including Camaro, Mustang, Miata, WRX, 370Z, GTI, and others. 2019-01-01 T3 Request for Alternate EcoBoost Mustang Brakes #25813suspension & brakesaddedsuspension & brakesT3 Ford Mustang EcoBoost gains two alternate brake kit options: Ford Motorsports 6-piston M2300V 380mm with 100lb penalty, or Brembo 2-piece 355mm rotor with 100lb penalty. 2019-01-01 T3 Request to Add the FR-S/86 and BRZ Spec Lines to T3 #25888weightfasterweightT3 FR-S/86 and BRZ: wheels to 17×9, tyres to 255, weight to 2750 lbs, final drive 4.10 or 4.30. 2019-01-01 T3 Request to Clarify BMW SpecE46 Tire Verbiage #26027tyres & wheelsaddedtyres & wheelsT3 BMW SpecE46 gains alternate tire option: any DOT up to 225 width permitted.

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 FV" is the class's best as a share of FV'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 FV'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.