BoP Lab / Drivers / John Elder
John Elder
Against the front of the class, by track
| Track | Sessions | Typical gap to class best | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road America (4.05 mi) | 19 | +8.683s (5.65%) | +4.334s (2.84%) |
| Sebring International Raceway (3.74 mi) | 5 | +7.182s (4.89%) | +7.096s (4.80%) |
| Road America (4.01 mi) | 4 | +10.858s (6.44%) | +9.226s (6.01%) |
| Unknown track (4.05 mi) | 2 | +1.821s (1.16%) | +1.821s (1.16%) |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.59 mi) | 5 | +7.579s (6.73%) | +7.447s (6.61%) |
| Unknown track (2.59 mi) | 2 | +7.517s (6.58%) | +7.517s (6.58%) |
| Daytona International Speedway (3.56 mi) | 5 | +12.643s (9.71%) | +11.838s (9.10%) |
| Daytona International Speedway | 2 |
Gap is the driver's best lap in a session against the fastest lap in their class in that same session (zero is fastest in class), shown as time lost and as a share of the lap, so conditions cancel out and tracks can be compared. Typical is the median session.
Road America (4.05 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Sprints 2026 | Grp 7 STU STL T2 T3 T4 Race 2 | STL | 19 | Mazda Miata | 8/11 | 2:41.661 | 2:34.459Danny Steyn | +7.202s (4.66%) | 120.2129.0 David Palfenier-8.7 mph (-6.8%) |
| June Sprints 2026 | Grp 7 STU STL T2 T3 T4 Race 1 | STL | 19 | Mazda Miata | 12/12 | 2:44.538 | 2:34.752Danny Steyn | +9.786s (6.32%) | 115.3128.6 David Palfenier-13.2 mph (-10.3%) |
| June Sprints 2026 | Grp 7 STU STL T2 T3 T4 Qual 2 | STL | 19 | Mazda Miata | 9/11 | 2:39.930 | 33.033Danny Steyn | +126.897s (384.15%) | |
| Runoffs 2025 | STL National Championship Race | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 11/13 | 2:41.605 | 2:32.127Jose Osiris Pena | +9.478s (6.23%) | 125.9132.2 Jon Sewell-6.3 mph (-4.8%) |
| Runoffs 2025 | STL Qual 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 12/13 | 2:43.456 | 2:32.065Jose Osiris Pena | +11.391s (7.49%) | 119.1130.5 Jose Osiris Pena-11.4 mph (-8.7%) |
| Runoffs 2025 | STL Qual 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 11/13 | 2:42.098 | 2:32.245Mike Taylor | +9.853s (6.47%) | 121.2130.1 Mike Taylor-8.9 mph (-6.8%) |
| Runoffs 2025 | Wed Grp 1 STL T3 T4 Run 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 8/12 | 2:42.368 | 2:33.685Nick Leverone | +8.683s (5.65%) | 120.7129.3 Jon Sewell-8.6 mph (-6.6%) |
| Runoffs 2025 | Wed Grp 1 STL T3 T4 Run 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 8/12 | 2:39.826 | 2:32.004Nick Leverone | +7.822s (5.15%) | 121.8133.0 Deacon Greenfield-11.3 mph (-8.5%) |
| June Sprints 2025 | Grp 6 STL STU GT3U T3 T4 Race 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 14/12 | 2:34.467David Palfenier | |||
| Runoffs 2024 | STL Race | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 18/16 | 2:30.245Joe Moser | |||
| Runoffs 2024 | STL Qual 3 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 17/13 | 2:30.264Jose Osiris Pena | |||
| Runoffs 2024 | STL/T4 Qual 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 17/15 | 2:30.242Danny Steyn | |||
| Runoffs 2024 | STL/T4 Qual 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 11/18 | 2:40.740 | 2:30.063Joe Moser | +10.677s (7.12%) | 121.2131.1 Joe Moser-9.9 mph (-7.6%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | Run 2 T2, T3, T4, STL Mon | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 6/8 | 2:41.332 | 2:32.094Jose Osiris Pena | +9.238s (6.07%) | 122.7131.1 Jose Osiris Pena-8.5 mph (-6.4%) |
| Runoffs 2024 | Run 1 T2, T3, T4, STL Mon | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 4/7 | 2:36.896 | 2:32.562Danny Steyn | +4.334s (2.84%) | 124.3127.2 Jose Osiris Pena-2.9 mph (-2.3%) |
| Runoffs 2020 | STL Race | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 12/30 | 2:38.033 | 2:32.115Joe Moser | +5.918s (3.89%) | 125.4132.9 Darin Treakle-7.5 mph (-5.7%) |
| Runoffs 2020 | STL Qual 3 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 16/30 | 2:38.534 | 2:31.420Danny Steyn | +7.114s (4.70%) | 124.4131.4 Darin Treakle-7.0 mph (-5.3%) |
| Runoffs 2020 | STL Qual 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 19/32 | 2:39.403 | 2:33.008Joe Moser | +6.395s (4.18%) | 125.6132.3 Bob Beede-6.7 mph (-5.1%) |
| Runoffs 2020 | STL Qual 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 13/29 | 2:37.202 | 2:32.024Joe Moser | +5.178s (3.41%) | 126.6130.4 Greg Maloy-3.8 mph (-2.9%) |
Sebring International Raceway (3.74 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Florida 2025 | Grp 8 STL Race 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata (2000) | 12/10 | 2:29.281Jon Sewell | |||
| Central Florida 2025 | Grp 8 STL Race 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata (2000) | 6/13 | 2:34.184 | 2:27.002Jose Osiris Pena | +7.182s (4.89%) | 107.9115.4 Jose Osiris Pena-7.5 mph (-6.5%) |
| Central Florida 2025 | Grp 8 STL Qual 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata (2000) | 11/7 | 3:00.784Christopher Childs | |||
| Central Florida 2025 | Grp 8 STL Qual 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata (2000) | 6/11 | 2:34.845 | 2:27.749Jose Osiris Pena | +7.096s (4.80%) | 110.4115.9 Jose Osiris Pena-5.5 mph (-4.7%) |
| Central Florida 2024 | Grp 1 STL, STU Race 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 19/30 | 2:38.923 | 2:24.771Jose Osiris Pena | +14.152s (9.78%) | 105.4120.5 Jose Osiris Pena-15.0 mph (-12.5%) |
Road America (4.01 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Sprints 2024 | Grp 7 STL STU SMX Race 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 5/13 | 2:42.641 | 2:33.415Danny Steyn | +9.226s (6.01%) | 124.3130.8 Mike Taylor-6.6 mph (-5.0%) |
| June Sprints 2024 | Grp 7 STL STU SMX Race 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 6/14 | 2:53.317 | 2:36.174Danny Steyn | +17.143s (10.98%) | 120.2129.2 Mike Taylor-8.9 mph (-6.9%) |
| June Sprints 2024 | Grp 7 STL STU SMX Qual | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 11/14 | 3:45.463 | 3:03.994Caleb Patrie (Ebben) | +41.469s (22.54%) | 100.0121.5 Danny Steyn-21.5 mph (-17.7%) |
| June Sprints 2024 | Grp 7 STL STU SMX Prac | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 6/12 | 2:59.360 | 2:48.502David Palfenier | +10.858s (6.44%) | 115.3126.8 Mike Taylor-11.4 mph (-9.0%) |
Unknown track (4.05 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2020 | Grp 5 Run 2 SM,STL | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 3/13 | 2:39.282 | 2:37.461Amy Mills | +1.821s (1.16%) | 126.4131.4 Greg Maloy-5.1 mph (-3.9%) |
| Runoffs 2020 | Grp 5 Run 1 SM,STL | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 3/12 | 2:39.704 | 2:37.482Nick Iarossi | +2.222s (1.41%) | 126.8128.0 Nick Iarossi-1.2 mph (-0.9%) |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.59 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2017 | STL Race | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 30/50 | 2:00.168 | 1:52.589Eric Kutil | +7.579s (6.73%) | |
| Runoffs 2017 | STL Qual 4 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 37/53 | 2:00.094 | 1:52.647Adam Roberts | +7.447s (6.61%) | |
| Runoffs 2017 | STL Qual 3 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 37/53 | 2:00.581 | 1:52.993Eric Kutil | +7.588s (6.72%) | |
| Runoffs 2017 | STL Qual 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 50/54 | 2:06.547 | 1:54.103Danny Steyn | +12.444s (10.91%) | |
| Runoffs 2017 | STL Qual 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 42/51 | 2:04.686 | 1:53.425Danny Steyn | +11.261s (9.93%) |
Unknown track (2.59 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2017 | Sun Grp 5 Run 2 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 14/22 | 2:01.719 | 1:54.202Danny Steyn | +7.517s (6.58%) | |
| Runoffs 2017 | Sun Grp 5 Run 1 | STL | 21 | Mazda Miata | 16/21 | 2:04.881 | 1:52.410Danny Steyn | +12.471s (11.09%) |
Daytona International Speedway (3.56 mi)
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2015 | STL Race | STL | 8 | LOL | 27/37 | 2:22.912 | 2:10.269Kevin Boehm | +12.643s (9.71%) | |
| Runoffs 2015 | STL/T3 Qualifying 4 | STL | 8 | LOL | 30/34 | 2:23.412 | 2:09.672Kevin Boehm | +13.740s (10.60%) | |
| Runoffs 2015 | STL/T3 Qualifying 3 | STL | 8 | LOL | 26/33 | 2:21.937 | 2:10.099Kevin Boehm | +11.838s (9.10%) | |
| Runoffs 2015 | STL/T3 Qualifying 2 | STL | 8 | LOL | 33/31 | 2:09.824Cliff Ira | |||
| Runoffs 2015 | STL/T3 Qualifying 1 | STL | 8 | LOL | 32/31 | 2:11.796Cliff Ira |
Daytona International Speedway
| Event | Session | Class | # | Car | Pos | Best lap | Class best | To class best | Trap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runoffs 2015 | STL/T3 Qualifying 3 | STL | 8 | LOL | 24 | ||||
| Runoffs 2015 | STL/T3 Qualifying 3 | STL | 8 | LOL | 3 |