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FC + FV + FF at Buttonwillow Raceway Park

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Track map: sectors and speed trap

Track map with timing sectors and speed trap
Shown for: Cal Club 2026 (practice, qualifying, race) · Cal Club 2025 (practice, qualifying, race)
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Track configuration
Events

This track has been raced on 2 configurations (The Circuit, 2.57 mi; 2.92 mi). Laps on different configurations are not comparable, so only events on the 2.57 mile layout are shown; switch above to see the others.

PosCarDriverClass#LapTheoreticalQualRace5-lap stintConsistencyTrapS1S2S3
1GlamdringMark EdwardsFV741:44.706 B-P1:44.5922:05.638 A-Q12:04.892 A-R22:06.364 A-R2+2.303 A-R2128.9 B-P28.863 B-P30.228 B-P45.501 B-P
2Van Diemen DP-08Robert ArmingtonFC111:45.137 A-Q21:44.9431:45.137 A-Q21:45.314 A-R21:46.641 A-R2+1.552 A-R2143.5 A-Q229.106 A-Q230.109 A-R145.728 A-Q2
3Van Diemen RF96Shawn SarbackerFC31:47.570 A-R21:47.2051:47.741 A-Q21:47.570 A-R21:48.139 A-R2+2.423 A-R2146.2 A-Q229.351 A-Q230.778 A-R247.076 A-R2
4Van Diemen RF97Bill WallschlaegerFC01:47.993 A-R21:47.7661:51.040 A-Q11:47.993 A-R21:48.553 A-R2+1.107 A-R2147.5 A-R229.638 A-R230.895 A-R247.233 A-R2
5Van Diemen RF01Paul MacFarlaneFC531:48.522 B-R11:48.4811:50.067 B-Q11:48.522 B-R11:49.143 B-R1+2.405 B-R1114.4 B-R229.050 B-R131.137 B-R148.294 B-R1
6SWIFT DB-6 HondaEdward Erlandson 2+ carsFF81:49.259 A-P47.766 A-P
7Piper DL7-HondaEric PoulsenFF481:51.118 B-R11:50.7441:52.044 B-Q11:51.118 B-R11:51.583 B-R1+3.025 B-R1114.7 B-R130.276 B-R131.650 B-R148.818 B-R1
8Caracal C1Marjorie LundbergFV24, 701:51.773 B-P1:51.7732:04.579 A-Q22:02.255 B-R12:02.701 B-R1+0.787 B-R1122.3 A-Q230.462 B-P32.246 B-P49.106 B-P
9SWIFT DB-Edward Erlandson 2+ carsFF541:53.098 A-Q11:53.0411:53.098 A-Q11:54.741 A-R21:56.774 A-R2+1.819 A-R2133.7 A-Q130.951 A-Q132.299 A-Q149.791 A-Q1
10Swift Db6Johnnie CreanFF351:54.993 A-R21:54.4901:55.247 A-Q21:54.993 A-R21:56.752 A-R2+1.519 A-R2124.5 A-R231.358 A-Q132.841 A-R250.291 A-R2
11Van Diemen RF (2000)Greg PizzoFC141:58.213 A-R21:57.3332:10.106 A-Q21:58.213 A-R22:01.052 A-R2+4.196 A-R2127.3 A-R232.045 A-R234.162 A-R251.126 A-R2
12DART IIMace GjermanFV891:58.898 A-R21:56.7992:04.535 A-Q11:58.898 A-R22:07.262 A-R2+8.538 A-R2121.9 A-Q126.541 A-R235.132 A-Q155.126 A-Q2
13Protoform P4Gavin Sweeney >115%FV1072:01.197 B-R12:00.9012:02.354 B-Q22:01.197 B-R12:02.073 B-R2+0.598 B-R2124.6 A-Q132.871 B-P34.423 B-R153.607 B-R1
14LYNXXDonald Manthe >115%FV402:02.715 B-P2:02.3112:06.541 A-Q12:05.686 A-R22:08.709 A-R2+3.944 A-R2117.9 A-Q132.587 B-P35.402 A-R254.322 B-P
15CrusaderBlake Tatum >115%FV32:04.723 A-R12:04.7232:05.855 A-Q22:04.723 A-R12:06.212 A-R2+1.581 A-R2122.5 A-Q134.149 A-R135.231 A-R155.343 A-R1
16Mysterian M2Ronnie Chuck >115%FV50, 512:06.510 B-R22:05.0892:08.877 B-Q22:06.510 B-R22:07.002 B-R2+1.249 B-R2115.9 A-R233.255 B-R235.637 B-R256.197 B-R2

One row per driver and car (a driver who changed cars has a row for each). Each cell is that driver's best in that car across the selected events, with the session it was set in. Best 5-lap stint is the mean of the driver's quickest five consecutive race laps, and consistency is how far their median race lap sat behind their best in that race (small is a driver who does it every lap); both come from the race with the best stint. The fastest in each column is purple, and a car whose best lap is more than 115% of the fastest in its class is greyed (marked ">115%" beside the driver) and left out of the colour scale. Click a column to sort, a row to highlight it. Theoretical lap is the sum of the best sectors, whichever laps they came from, and never slower than the best lap (where a car's fastest laps were recorded without sector times, its best lap is used). The 115% mark is about the car's best lap only: a car whose best lap is within 115% of the fastest in its class is never marked. Greyed sectors with no theoretical lap mean the sector times on file do not add up to a believable lap. Letters refer to the events above; Q is qualifying, R a race.

Sectors

Sectors are numbered in lap order from start/finish, whatever each event's timing called them; the loop names are SCCA timing's.

By car

CarClassDriversLapQualRaceTrapS1S2S3
GlamdringFV11:44.706Mark Edwards2:05.638Mark Edwards2:04.892Mark Edwards128.9Mark Edwards28.863Mark Edwards30.228Mark Edwards45.501Mark Edwards
Van Diemen RF01FC21:45.137Robert Armington1:45.137Robert Armington1:45.314Robert Armington143.5Robert Armington29.050Paul MacFarlane30.109Robert Armington45.728Robert Armington
Van Diemen RF96FC11:47.570Shawn Sarbacker1:47.741Shawn Sarbacker1:47.570Shawn Sarbacker146.2Shawn Sarbacker29.351Shawn Sarbacker30.778Shawn Sarbacker47.076Shawn Sarbacker
Van Diemen RF97FC11:47.993Bill Wallschlaeger1:51.040Bill Wallschlaeger1:47.993Bill Wallschlaeger147.5Bill Wallschlaeger29.638Bill Wallschlaeger30.895Bill Wallschlaeger47.233Bill Wallschlaeger
Swift Db6FF21:49.259Edward Erlandson1:55.247Johnnie Crean1:54.993Johnnie Crean124.5Johnnie Crean31.358Johnnie Crean32.841Johnnie Crean47.766Edward Erlandson
Piper DL7-HondaFF11:51.118Eric Poulsen1:52.044Eric Poulsen1:51.118Eric Poulsen114.7Eric Poulsen30.276Eric Poulsen31.650Eric Poulsen48.818Eric Poulsen
Caracal C1FV11:51.773Marjorie Lundberg2:04.579Marjorie Lundberg2:02.255Marjorie Lundberg122.3Marjorie Lundberg30.462Marjorie Lundberg32.246Marjorie Lundberg49.106Marjorie Lundberg
SWIFT DB-FF11:53.098Edward Erlandson1:53.098Edward Erlandson1:54.741Edward Erlandson133.7Edward Erlandson30.951Edward Erlandson32.299Edward Erlandson49.791Edward Erlandson
Van Diemen RFFC11:58.213Greg Pizzo2:10.106Greg Pizzo1:58.213Greg Pizzo127.3Greg Pizzo32.045Greg Pizzo34.162Greg Pizzo51.126Greg Pizzo
DART IIFV11:58.898Mace Gjerman2:04.535Mace Gjerman1:58.898Mace Gjerman121.9Mace Gjerman26.541Mace Gjerman35.132Mace Gjerman55.126Mace Gjerman
Protoform P4FV12:01.197Gavin Sweeney2:02.354Gavin Sweeney2:01.197Gavin Sweeney124.6Gavin Sweeney32.871Gavin Sweeney34.423Gavin Sweeney53.607Gavin Sweeney
LYNXXFV12:02.715Donald Manthe2:06.541Donald Manthe2:05.686Donald Manthe117.9Donald Manthe32.587Donald Manthe35.402Donald Manthe54.322Donald Manthe
CrusaderFV12:04.723Blake Tatum2:05.855Blake Tatum2:04.723Blake Tatum122.5Blake Tatum34.149Blake Tatum35.231Blake Tatum55.343Blake Tatum
Mysterian M2FV12:06.510Ronnie Chuck2:08.877Ronnie Chuck2:06.510Ronnie Chuck115.9Ronnie Chuck33.255Ronnie Chuck35.637Ronnie Chuck56.197Ronnie Chuck

The best any driver of each car managed across the selected events, with who set it. Spellings and model years of the same car are grouped; click a row marked ▸ to see each version. Grouping is worked out from the names, so tell us if two cars are wrongly merged or split.

Rule changes between these events

Cal Club 2024 → Cal Club 2025 2024-02-23 to 2025-02-22

FC Four Pot Calipers

#35481 from Steve Jenks · Rule change · TB 24-04 (2024-04 Fastrack)

neutralFC adds F2000 Metrik ZF2 with Ford Zetec engine and four-piston Brembo calipers as spec-line car.

In FC Table FC Charts, add the following:
In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.1.c, change as follows:
"The USF2000 tube frame Van Diemen car powered by the Mazda MZR LF-DE 2 liter engine and the F2000 Metrik ZF2 car
equipped with 4-piston calipers is are added as a "spec line" cars in Formula Continental. Additional "spec line" cars are
disfavored, and Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments to keep "spec line" cars competitive with cars that meet the class
formula are likewise disfavored."
FC Charts
Car Engine Wheel Width

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(in) ± .060 Aero Transmission Weight Notes

A specification table follows in the original; it is not shown here.

FF Update to FF EGR Blanking Plate Rule

#36633 from Matt Boian · Rule change · TB 24-10 (2024-10 Fastrack)

neutralFF VTEC activation valve must function; EGR blanking plate rule clarified with Fast Forward part numbers.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.14.r.1, change as follows:
"All emission control devices must be removed and blocked off by the blanking plate provided by HPD or Fast Forward as noted
below, except for the VTEC activation valve. The VTEC activation valve must be retained; and it must be functioning. No
modifications are permitted.
a. EGR Plate: Fast Forward PN: FF200-301.
b. EGR Port Cover: Fast Forward PN: FF200-302."

FV Disc Brakes

#36822 from Guy Bellingham · Rule change · TB 24-10 (2024-10 Fastrack)

neutralFV ferrous rotor no longer required to be smooth; may have up to three pad cleaning grooves per side.

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.4.D, change as follows:
"Any ferrous alloy, unvented rotor may be used, but must have a maximum diameter of 11.75 in. and a minimum thickness of
0.20 in. The otherwise smooth rotor may not be cross-drilled and may have a maximum of three pad cleaning grooves per side."

FC 9.1.1.10.h. FC Tire Rule

#36533 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 24-09 (2024-09 Fastrack)

slowerFC tire limit reduced to four dry and four wet for Regional/Major/Super Tour, eight for Runoffs.

In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.10.h, change as follows:
"(Effective 11/1/2024) FC is permitted a maximum of four (4) dry tires and four (4) wet tires for all Regional, Major, and Super
Tour events; eight (8) dry tires and eight (8) wet tires are permitted for the Runoffs. This is effective beginning with the first (1st)
qualifying session of the event. Marked tires are not required for The tire limit does not apply to testing or practice. It is the
competitor's responsibility to ensure that the tires are declared, marked, and logged by Tech immediately upon conclusion of the
first qualifying session, as provided in the event supplemental regulations, or per the instructions of the Race Director or Chief
Steward. in advance of the tire(s) being used in a qualifying session or race. Failure to participate on marked Use of tires in
excess of the number allowed will result in a penalty. Failure to participate on declared/marked/logged tires after the time

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prescribed for the same may result in a penalty. If a tire is damaged during a qualifying session or a race, the competitor may
replace the damaged tire with a used tire upon approval by the Race Director or Chief Steward without loss of time or finishing
position. Second or subsequent damaged tires may similarly be replaced upon approval by the Race Director or Chief Steward,
but such will result in the loss of grid position in the subsequent race or session; the competitor will start at the back of the grid.
Replacement of a damaged tire with a new tire upon approval by the Race Director or Chief Steward will result in loss of grid
position in the subsequent race or session; the competitor will start at the back of the grid."

FC Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox

#36651 from Robert Wright · Rule change · TB 24-11 (2024-11 Fastrack)

fasterFF and FC cars with sequential gearbox must add 10 lbs. to minimum weight, down from 25 lbs.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.20.A.3, change as follows:
"Cars running with a sequentially shifted gear box shall must add 25 10 lbs. to minimum weight."
In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.20.B.4, change as follows:
"Cars running with a sequentially shifted gear box shall must add 25 10 lbs. to minimum weight."

FF Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox

#36651 from Robert Wright · Rule change · TB 24-11 (2024-11 Fastrack)

fasterFF and FC cars with sequential gearbox must add 10 lbs. to minimum weight, down from 25 lbs.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.20.A.3, change as follows:
"Cars running with a sequentially shifted gear box shall must add 25 10 lbs. to minimum weight."
In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.20.B.4, change as follows:
"Cars running with a sequentially shifted gear box shall must add 25 10 lbs. to minimum weight."

FF Alternative Oversize Honda Fit Pistons

#37064 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 24-11 (2024-11 Fastrack)

neutralFF Honda Fit allows Fast Forward 0.25mm oversize pistons PN FF800-110 as alternative; piston diameter spec clarified to 2.8835 inches.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.14.e.1, change as follows:
"Honda Fit OEM standard size pistons, PN: 13010-RB1-000, or Honda Fit OEM 0.25mm oversize pistons, PN: 13020-RB7-Z00, or
Fast Forward 0.25mm oversize pistons, PN: FF800-110, may be used."
In GCR section 9.1.1.B.14.e.2, change as follows:
"a. Maximum standard piston diameter, measured at a point 16mm from the bottom of the skirt: 73.240mm
(2.8834 2.8835 inches).
b. Centerline of wrist pin to crown maximum: 26.21mm (1.032 inches).
c. Maximum overall height from skirt to crown edge: 47.80mm (1.882 inches).

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d. Minimum weight: 198.0 grams (6.984 ounces).
e. Minimum weight of piston pin: 66 grams (2.25 ounces).
f. Combined minimum weight of piston, piston pin and connecting rod: 543.5 grams (18.85 ounces).
g. Combined minimum weight of piston, wrist pin, and circlips: 267 grams (9.418 ounces).
h. Centerline of wrist pin to crown edge: 26.289mm (1.035 inches).
i. Ring groove widths:
Top ring groove: 1.003mm (0.0395 inches).
Middle ring groove: 1.016mm (0.0400 inches).
Oil ring groove: 1.981mm (0.0780 inches).
j. Ring groove distance from wrist pin center to bottom of groove:
Top ring groove: 19.63mm (0.7730 inches).
Middle ring groove: 15.29mm (0.6020 inches).
Oil ring groove: 10.91mm (0.4295 inches)."

Cal Club 2025 → Cal Club 2026 2025-02-22 to 2026-02-21

FF Formula F Proposal to Invite Older Cars Via a Tire Rule Change

#37802 from Anthony Stefanelli · Rule change · TB 25-03 (2025-03 Fastrack)

fasterFF allows older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension to use bias ply slicks or VFF tires instead of radials.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.10.e, change as follows:
"Formula F shall be limited to the following tires (front tires may not be used as rears):
Dries:
Front - Hoosier R60A Radial 43322 or F1600 Radial 43321 185/60R13
Rear - Hoosier R60A Radial 43327 or F1600 Radial 43326 205/60R13
Wets:
Front - Hoosier Wet or W3 Radial 44421 185/60R13
Rear - Hoosier Wet or W3 Radial 44426 205/60R13

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Alternatively, Formula F cars with rocker arm suspension (e.g., Swift DB1, 1987-90 Reynard) and/or outboard suspension on at
least one chassis end may use the following tires:
Dries:
Front - Hoosier H43130 R60A 20.0 x 6.0-13 or H43164 R60A 20.5 x 7.0-13 bias ply slick
Rear – Hoosier H43307 R60A 22.5 x 7.2-13 bias ply slick
Wets:
Radial wets listed above
or
Front - Hoosier 44165 135/545-13 VFF
Rear - Hoosier 44170 165/580-13 VFF
Front tires may not be used as rears, and tires may not be mixed, i.e., radial tires may not be mixed with bias ply slick tires, bias
ply slick tires may not be mixed with VFF tires, and radial tires may not be mixed with VFF tires."

FF Page 228, FF tire rule 9.1.1.10.e

#38251 from Anthony Stefanelli · Rule change · TB 25-05 (2025-05 Fastrack)

neutralFF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars optional bias ply and VFF tires; removes front-as-rear rule, adds mixing restrictions.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.10.e, change as follows:
"Formula F shall be limited to the following tires (front tires may not be used as rears):
Dries:
Front - Hoosier R60A Radial 43322 or F1600 Radial 43321 185/60R13
Rear - Hoosier R60A Radial 43327 or F1600 Radial 43326 205/60R13
Wets:
Front - Hoosier Wet or W3 Radial 44421 185/60R13
Rear - Hoosier Wet or W3 Radial 44426 205/60R13

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Alternatively, Formula F cars with rocker arm suspension (e.g., Swift DB1, 1987-90 Reynard) and/or outboard suspension on at
least one chassis end may use the following tires:
Dries:
Front - Hoosier H43130 R60A 20.0 x 6.0-13 or H43164 R60A 20.5 x 7.0-13 bias ply slick
or
Hoosier 44165 135/545-13 VFF
Rear – Hoosier H43307 R60A 22.5 x 7.2-13 bias ply slick
or
Hoosier 44170 165/580-13 VFF
Wets:
Radial wets or VFF tires listed above
or
Front - Hoosier 44165 135/545-13 VFF
Rear - Hoosier 44170 165/580-13 VFF
Front tires may not be used as rears, and tires may not be mixed, i.e., radial tires may not be mixed with bias ply slick tires, bias
ply slick tires may not be mixed with VFF tires, and radial tires may not be mixed with VFF tires."

FC F2000 MZR Spec Line Clarity/Revision Requested

#38927 from Rock Beauchamp · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

neutralFC USF2000 Tube Frame may use Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern as alternative to Hewland JL-200 5-speed sequential.

In FC Charts table, USF2000 Tube Frame spec line, add the following to the Notes:
"Cars originally built with the Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern may use that transmission as an alternative to the Hewland JL-
200 5-speed sequential transmission."

FF Formula F Alternative Tire Rule Proposed Clarifications

#39281 from Jay Messenger · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

neutralFF clarifies alternative tire eligibility for cars homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker arm or outboard suspension on all four corners.

In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.10.e, change as follows:
"Alternatively, Formula F cars with rocker arm suspension (e.g., 1987-90 Reynard, Swift DB1,) and/or outboard suspension on at
least one chassis end homologated in 1989 or earlier with any combination of rocker arm or outboard suspension on all four
corners (e.g., 1987 – 1990 Reynard, Swift DB1) may use the following alternative tires. Note: This rule is intended to allow older
cars with the described suspension design to use the alternative tires. It is not to be exploited by modifying cars with push-rods or
pull-rods to meet the above requirements or by modifying either end of older cars to push- or pull-rod suspension to be eligible to
run the alternative tires. Cars that were homologated in 1989 or earlier with push- or pull-rod suspension on no more than two
corners may seek approval to run the alternative tire by utilizing the compliance process outlined in GCR section 8.1.4."

FC Adjust F2000 Metrik ZF2 weight

#39612 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

fasterFC F2000 Metrik ZF2 minimum weight reduced to 1220 lbs.

In FC Charts table, F2000 Metrik ZF2 spec line, change the Weight as follows:
"1240 1220"

What the rules allowed changed as listed; this does not say what any particular car ran.