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ITB vs FM vs STL vs SMSE pace at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

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Quickest here: STL 1:35.212 Danny Steyn, Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta race

1:351:361:3711 rule changes between Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta11 ▾1 rule change between Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta1 ▾6 rule changes between Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta6 ▾2 rule changes between Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2 ▾4 rule changes between Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta4 ▾STL race best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.805 (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:35.479 (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:35.212 (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.853 (Danny Steyn)STL race best at Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:37.207 (Mike Taylor)STL race best at Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.825 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.425 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:35.976 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.469 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.356 (Danny Steyn)STL qualifying best at Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:36.988 (Mike Taylor)STL qualifying best at Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: 1:37.000 (Danny Steyn)Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2021Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2022Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2023Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2024Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2025Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta2026
ITBFMSTLSMSEsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
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Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ST26MAR062026-03-061:37.000Danny Steyn · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 1.6s+0.012s (+0.01%)1:36.825Danny Steyn · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.2s-0.382s (-0.39%)126.5Derek Ketchie+6.5 mph (+5.4%)
4 rule changes (ITB: 1, STL: 3)2 weight · 2 wording · Turbocharged and supercharged cars ineligible for IT classes unless explicitly listed. · STL minimum weights increase across all classes, 1300 cc gains 195 lbs to 1950, up to 1850 cc at 2500. · STL/STU Lotus weight reduced: Evora GT4 to 2700 lbs, Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs, Elise/Exige SC to 2450-2550 lbs. · STL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1 instead of 2500 lbs; spec components removed, only alternative tires allowed.showhide
  • ITB E&O: Turbo Cars in IT #39691wordingwordingTurbocharged and supercharged cars ineligible for IT classes unless explicitly listed.
  • STL Weight adjustment for STL #39579weightslowerSTL minimum weights increase across all classes, 1300 cc gains 195 lbs to 1950, up to 1850 cc at 2500.
  • STL Lotus Weight Reduction #38772weight -50 lbsfasterSTL/STU Lotus weight reduced: Evora GT4 to 2700 lbs, Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs, Elise/Exige SC to 2450-2550 lbs.
  • STL E&O: SMX Allowance in STL #37945wordingunclearSTL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1 instead of 2500 lbs; spec components removed, only alternative tires allowed.
Atlanta Region SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ST25MAR072025-03-071:36.988Mike Taylor · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.0s+0.632s (+0.66%)1:37.207Mike Taylor · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 1.3s+0.354s (+0.37%)120.1Derek Ketchie+1.7 mph (+1.5%)
2 rule changes (ITB: 1, STL: 1)2 wording · STL/STU: 90-05 Mazda Miata alternate front wheel hubs moved from General to specific part approval. · IT classes battery replacement rules relaxed; amp-hour capacity and weight restrictions removed.showhide
  • STL Request to Remove Miata Hubs from General category #37138wordingwordingSTL/STU: 90-05 Mazda Miata alternate front wheel hubs moved from General to specific part approval.
  • ITB Battery Change #35854wordingwordingIT classes battery replacement rules relaxed; amp-hour capacity and weight restrictions removed.
Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ST24MAR082024-03-081:36.356Danny Steyn · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 3.3s-0.113s (-0.12%)1:36.853Danny Steyn · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.8s+1.641s (+1.72%)118.3Mike Taylor-8.8 mph (-6.9%)
6 rule changes (ITB: 1, STL: 5)2 induction · 1 cars added · 1 engine · 2 wording · Honda Fit MT and CVT 2015-2019 added to ITB at 2525 lbs, may run B-Spec or IT spec. · STL and STU power steering rules clarified to permit electric-assisted and hydraulic-assisted steering systems. · STL Acura/Honda B-series and Mazda MZR restrictors reduced 2mm; minimum weights down 25–75 lbs for 1900–2000cc engines. · STL Mazda 12A must keep 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves, no longer allowed removal or disabling. · STL Mazda RX-7 12A (79-85) now allows auto-type 2 bbl with 42mm choke(s) on dual-y manifold as alternate to stock Nikki 4 bbl. · STL ITA/ITS RX7 and 1985+ ITA/ITS/ITB/ITC vehicles clarified to conform to section 9.1.4.2 tire specifications.showhide
  • ITB Honda Fit 2016 - 2020 Request #34907cars addedcars addedHonda Fit MT and CVT 2015-2019 added to ITB at 2525 lbs, may run B-Spec or IT spec.
  • STL ST Electric-Assisted Steering Systems #35066wordingwordingSTL and STU power steering rules clarified to permit electric-assisted and hydraulic-assisted steering systems.
  • STL BOP Adjustments #35112inductionfasterSTL Acura/Honda B-series and Mazda MZR restrictors reduced 2mm; minimum weights down 25–75 lbs for 1900–2000cc engines.
  • STL Mazda 12A #35320engineslowerSTL Mazda 12A must keep 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves, no longer allowed removal or disabling.
  • STL Alternate Carburetor Request for 79-85 RX7 12a #35181inductionunclearSTL Mazda RX-7 12A (79-85) now allows auto-type 2 bbl with 42mm choke(s) on dual-y manifold as alternate to stock Nikki 4 bbl.
  • STL Clarify STL table B - IT spec notes on Tires #34187wordingwordingSTL ITA/ITS RX7 and 1985+ ITA/ITS/ITB/ITC vehicles clarified to conform to section 9.1.4.2 tire specifications.
Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ST23MAR102023-03-101:36.469Danny Steyn · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.9s+0.493s (+0.51%)1:35.212Danny Steyn · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 3.8s-0.267s (-0.28%)127.1Mike Taylor+0.7 mph (+0.6%)
1 rule change (STL: 1)1 wording · STL Spec MX5 clutch, wheels, and tyres specified: ACT 0000-02-5004-G6, 17x8 wheels, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17.showhide
  • STL Spec MX5 in STL #33473wordingwordingSTL Spec MX5 clutch, wheels, and tyres specified: ACT 0000-02-5004-G6, 17x8 wheels, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17.
Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ST22MAR122022-03-121:35.976Danny Steyn · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 2.9s-0.449s (-0.47%)1:35.479Danny Steyn · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 3.2s-1.326s (-1.37%)126.3Trever Degioanni+2.5 mph (+2.1%)
11 rule changes (STL: 11)2 induction · 1 cars added · 1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 5 wording · STU normally aspirated engines: minimum weights reduced up to 310 lbs; single throttle body weight reduction removed. · STL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must conform to 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels requirements. · STL and STU piston engines clarified: intake manifold and cylinder head porting remains free. · STL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm. · STL Mazda RX-7 12A 79-85 clarifies carburetor, emissions, and water jacket modification rules. · STL Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line; no performance change. · STL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984cc classified with turbocharger removal required, meeting all other STL specs. · STL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4" ride height. · STL Mazda B5 DOHC added to classification with standard STL regulations. · STL Honda B16A JDM restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm. · ST oil coolers and filters now explicitly allowed to be added or substituted; wording clarifies existing permissions.showhide
  • STL Single TB Weight Modifiers #31449weightfasterSTU normally aspirated engines: minimum weights reduced up to 310 lbs; single throttle body weight reduction removed.
  • STL Improved Touring Tires #32063tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsSTL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must conform to 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels requirements.
  • STL Throttling Device Clarification #31323wordingwordingSTL and STU piston engines clarified: intake manifold and cylinder head porting remains free.
  • STL Mazda Renesis Restriction #31467inductionfasterSTL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm.
  • STL Clarification of 79-85 RX7 Spec line #31621wordingwordingSTL Mazda RX-7 12A 79-85 clarifies carburetor, emissions, and water jacket modification rules.
  • STL Request to clean up Spec MX-5 Redundancy #31069wordingwordingSTL Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line; no performance change.
  • STL VW Engine Request #30625engineslowerSTL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984cc classified with turbocharger removal required, meeting all other STL specs.
  • STL Solstice Ride Height #30183wordingwordingSTL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4" ride height.
  • STL Request Mazda B5 DOHC #30420cars addedcars addedSTL Mazda B5 DOHC added to classification with standard STL regulations.
  • STL Honda B16A (JDM) Restrictor change #30531inductionslowerSTL Honda B16A JDM restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm.
  • STL ST Oil Coolers E&O Correction to 9.1.4.2.H #30388wordingwordingST oil coolers and filters now explicitly allowed to be added or substituted; wording clarifies existing permissions.
Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ST21MAR192021-03-191:36.425Danny Steyn · fastest of 24 · top 5 within 3.0s1:36.805Danny Steyn · fastest of 22 · top 5 within 3.1s123.8Eric Diaz
39 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Atlanta Region Hoosier SCCA Super Tour @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (from 2019)8 cars added · 8 induction · 4 weight · 2 aero · 1 engine · 16 wording · Toyota Camry 1987-91 4 Cyl DOHC 1998cc added to ITA at 2255 lbs minimum weight. · ITB now allows B-Spec prepared vehicles to compete if compliant with current B-Spec rules for that vehicle. · STL GM Ecotec engines now permit any combination within the family, must use 55mm flat plate restrictor. · STL/STU 90-05 Mazda Miata gains approval for Mazda Motorsports Development alternate front wheel hubs. · ST cars may relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in engine compartment. · STL rear wing trailing edge, including end plates and gurney flap, maximum rearward mounting clarified to center of rearmost bodywork. · STL allows OEM gear sets from same manufacturer transmissions with input shaft modifications for fitment. · STL RWD strut suspension weight penalty cut to 0.5%, other RWD cut to 2.5%. · STL Honda F20C loses 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced by approximately 35 lbs. · STL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor tightened to 53mm; B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm. · ITR Honda Accord V6 Coupe 03-05 and 06-07 newly classified at 3175 lbs minimum weight. · ST aero devices and reference areas now include end plates but exclude fasteners protruding over 1/2 inch. · STL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis adjustments. · STL and STU rear wing rules clarify that wicker is a Gurney flap; no performance change. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 to approved turbocharger list. · STL adds 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5 Global Cup at 2000cc, 2450-2550 lbs minimum weight. · STL Mazda MX-5 Club Model 06-15 allows Mazda header part number 0000-06-5407-NC. · STL Honda/Acura B18 non-C gets 54mm restrictor; B18C variants drop B18C1, get 53mm restrictor. · Improved Touring traction control no longer requires disconnecting three wheel speed sensors, just disabled. · STL Honda B18 restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm flat plate; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor. · STU GM Ecotech LNF now allowed with turbo removed or with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 55 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL. · Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge classified in STL with 2000cc displacement and 2500 lbs minimum weight. · ITA Ford Escort ZX2 year range extended to 2003, minimum weight reduced to 2355 lbs. · ITB Mini Cooper extended to 2013 model year, allowed in B-Spec or IT specification with respective weights. · STU alternate intake manifolds now allowed case-by-case instead of prohibited. · STL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increases from 53mm to 54mm flat plate. · IT classes renumber intake and fuel system rules under 9.3.1.D.1, clarify throttle linkage and electronic throttle restrictions. · STL and STU ride height measurement clarified: without driver, at rocker panel lowest point, excluding pinch weld. · STL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781cc, 1 minimum weight, turbo removed permitted. · STL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced from 2800 to 2700 lbs. · STL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound changed to open. · STL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 54mm flat plate restrictor and port matching limited to 1 inch. · STL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; previous ban removed. · ITB dual-classifies Honda Fit 09-13 at 2270 lbs and 14-15 at 2705 lbs, plus seven other B-Spec cars into ITC. · STL B18C Type R variants get 54mm flat plate restrictor; B17 also gets 54mm restrictor. · STL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit and adjusts minimum weight.showhide
  • ITB Request 2nd Generation Camry to ITB #30007cars addedcars addedToyota Camry 1987-91 4 Cyl DOHC 1998cc added to ITA at 2255 lbs minimum weight.
  • ITB Request for Car Eligibility #30070wordingwordingITB now allows B-Spec prepared vehicles to compete if compliant with current B-Spec rules for that vehicle.
  • STL GM Ecotec engines in STL #30247wordingwordingSTL GM Ecotec engines now permit any combination within the family, must use 55mm flat plate restrictor.
  • STL Super Touring Alternate Miata Hubs #30345wordingwordingSTL/STU 90-05 Mazda Miata gains approval for Mazda Motorsports Development alternate front wheel hubs.
  • STL Brake Component Relocation #29990wordingwordingST cars may relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in engine compartment.
  • STL Super Touring Wing Clarification #30111aeroaeroSTL rear wing trailing edge, including end plates and gurney flap, maximum rearward mounting clarified to center of rearmost bodywork.
  • STL Transmission Options #30118wordingwordingSTL allows OEM gear sets from same manufacturer transmissions with input shaft modifications for fitment.
  • STL Request for FWD and RWD Parity #29728weightfasterSTL RWD strut suspension weight penalty cut to 0.5%, other RWD cut to 2.5%.
  • STL Request to Remove Honda F20C 2% Weight Penalty #29815weightfasterSTL Honda F20C loses 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced by approximately 35 lbs.
  • STL Request for FWD and RWD Parity #30023inductionslowerSTL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor tightened to 53mm; B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm.
  • ITB Request to classify a 2003 Honda Accord #28898cars addedcars addedITR Honda Accord V6 Coupe 03-05 and 06-07 newly classified at 3175 lbs minimum weight.
  • STL Request clarification on wing measurement #29640aeroaeroST aero devices and reference areas now include end plates but exclude fasteners protruding over 1/2 inch.
  • STL Minimum Weight Determination #27695wordingwordingSTL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis adjustments.
  • STL ST Gurney flap Wicker clarification #29012wordingwordingSTL and STU rear wing rules clarify that wicker is a Gurney flap; no performance change.
  • STL Request for Addition to GT3 Approved Turbo List #27576wordingwordingGT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 to approved turbocharger list.
  • STL Request to add 2016-2019 GMX-5 Spec line #28604cars addedcars addedSTL adds 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5 Global Cup at 2000cc, 2450-2550 lbs minimum weight.
  • STL Request to update PN for MX-5 #28622wordingunclearSTL Mazda MX-5 Club Model 06-15 allows Mazda header part number 0000-06-5407-NC.
  • STL Correction - Clarification Honda/Acura B18B engine Letter # 26209 #28873inductionunclearSTL Honda/Acura B18 non-C gets 54mm restrictor; B18C variants drop B18C1, get 53mm restrictor.
  • ITB Cleanup 4.f Traction control #28609wordingwordingImproved Touring traction control no longer requires disconnecting three wheel speed sensors, just disabled.
  • STL STL Honda B18 restrictor changes #28794inductionfasterSTL Honda B18 restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm flat plate; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor.
  • STL Change GM LNF 2.0 Allowance to LSJ Engine for Viable STL 2.0 #27884engineslowerSTU GM Ecotech LNF now allowed with turbo removed or with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs.
  • STL Acura/Honda B18C engine chart. Reduce the current 54 mm flat plat #28663inductionslowerSTL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm.
  • STL Mazda MZR engine chart. Reduce the current 55 mm flat plate to 53 #28664inductionslowerSTL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 55 mm to 53 mm.
  • STL Request to add wheel part numbers #28342wordingwordingSTL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL.
  • STL Request to Classify Spec MX-5 Challenge in STL #27399cars addedcars addedMazda Spec MX-5 Challenge classified in STL with 2000cc displacement and 2500 lbs minimum weight.
  • ITB Request clarification 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 S?R #26966weight -45 lbsfasterITA Ford Escort ZX2 year range extended to 2003, minimum weight reduced to 2355 lbs.
  • ITB Request to allow 07-11 Mini in ITB as BPSEC configuration #26997cars addedcars addedITB Mini Cooper extended to 2013 model year, allowed in B-Spec or IT specification with respective weights.
  • STL Request clarification for manifold and throttle in STU #27004inductionfasterSTU alternate intake manifolds now allowed case-by-case instead of prohibited.
  • STL Request Restrictor Plate correction #26779inductionfasterSTL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increases from 53mm to 54mm flat plate.
  • ITB Request clarification on 9.1.3 D1.A.2 #26237wordingwordingIT classes renumber intake and fuel system rules under 9.3.1.D.1, clarify throttle linkage and electronic throttle restrictions.
  • STL Request Ride Height Clarification #26597wordingwordingSTL and STU ride height measurement clarified: without driver, at rocker panel lowest point, excluding pinch weld.
  • STL Request to Allow VW 1.8L Engine #25614cars addedcars addedSTL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781cc, 1 minimum weight, turbo removed permitted.
  • STL Request to reduce weight of RX8 with Renesis rotary #25781weight -100 lbsfasterSTL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced from 2800 to 2700 lbs.
  • STL Request for Open Brake Pads On Mazda MX-5 Cup NC #25821wordingwordingSTL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound changed to open.
  • STL Request to clarify B18C1 GSR Honda B motor table #26209cars addedcars addedSTL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 54mm flat plate restrictor and port matching limited to 1 inch.
  • STL Port Matching #26415wordingfasterSTL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; previous ban removed.
  • ITB Request to Dual-Class Honda Fit and B-Spec Cars Into ITC and #25347cars addedcars addedITB dual-classifies Honda Fit 09-13 at 2270 lbs and 14-15 at 2705 lbs, plus seven other B-Spec cars into ITC.
  • STL Request to equalize FPR Reduction on all B-Series Vtec Engines #24746inductionslowerSTL B18C Type R variants get 54mm flat plate restrictor; B17 also gets 54mm restrictor.
  • STL Request E&O for Mazda Miata Spec Line #25955wordingunclearSTL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit and adjusts minimum weight.

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. 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.