FC vs FA vs P1 pace at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Quickest here:FC 1:36.336 Austin McCusker, Runoffs 2017 qualifying · FA 1:29.701 James French, Runoffs 2021 qualifying · P1 1:29.011 Lee Alexander, Runoffs 2021 qualifying
FCFAP1solid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
FCFAP1solid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of FC's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, higher is quicker
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Runoffs 2021 ROFF212021-09-25
1:36.787Trent Walko · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 1.7s+0.451s (+0.47%)
1:36.980Simon Sikes · fastest of 31 · top 5 within 2.0s+0.090s (+0.09%)
141.6Tim Minor
1:29.701James French · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 2.7s-0.256s (-0.28%)
1:30.650James French · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 6.1s-0.715s (-0.78%)
155.5James French
-6.330squal -7.086s
93.5%qual 92.7%
1:29.011Lee Alexander · fastest of 13 · top 5 within 2.5s-1.783s (-1.96%)
1:29.225Lee Alexander · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 3.5s-2.274s (-2.49%)
160.1Jason Miller
-7.755squal -7.776s
92.0%qual 92.0%
80 rule changes (FC: 7, FA: 44, P1: 29)8 weight · 7 engine · 6 cars added · 4 induction · 3 removed · 52 wording · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 spec line removes redundant '2.0' designation; Honda Civic K20Z3 spec line unchanged. · P1 splits 2000cc and 2300cc engines into separate spec lines H and I with dedicated minimum weights. · P1 Staudacher cars with 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor reduced to 950 lbs minimum weight. · FA Toyota 1800 moves from Table 1 to Table 2 (Spec Line Cars). · FA Swift 016 Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec wheel width specification clarified: front 10, rear 14 minimum and 15 maximum. · P1 adds 1355cc motorcycle-based engine spec line with no restrictor required, minimum weight 1075 lbs. · FA rule wording clarified: Table 1 for purpose-built and ex-pro cars, Table 2 for spec line cars with exceptions noted. · FA Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc moved from Table 1 to Table 2. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 remove sequential designation from 5-speed transmission spec. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 limited to Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014 chassis; Honda Civic K20Z3 removes Swift 016 chassis. · FA Swift 016 2.3 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. · FA Swift 016 2.5 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. · FA removes four spec lines and replaces Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR with Honda B16 at 1615cc, 1175 lbs minimum. · P1 tonneau cover wording clarified: equipment must be securely attached; covers allowed for minimum dimensions. · P1 Staudacher with 1005cc homologated before 1-1-2014 may run 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor at 950 lbs minimum weight. · P1 Spec Lines C and G: intake restrictor rules clarified with specific displacement and weight thresholds; wording standardized. · P1 Spec Lines B, C, D maximum valves per cylinder set to 4, was NA. · FA Spec Line C loses 25 lbs to 1175; Line I loses 75 lbs to 1175; Line K gains 15 lbs to 1175. · FA purpose built and ex-Pro Atlantic cars lose 25 lb sequential transmission penalty wording. · FA Ligier JS F3 car name corrected in FR Americas spec line. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR 2500 spec line D wording cleanup: 4-valve becomes 4 valves per cylinder. · FA Honda Civic K20Z3 intake manifold and throttle body assembly now allows AT Power Direct-To-Head 45mm individual throttle bodies as alternative to HPD parts. · P1 Spec Line A clarifies carburetor induction only, one per cylinder, balance tubes not allowed. · P1 Spec Line H notes clarify peripheral port or bridgeport allowed. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR intake restrictor reduced from 32mm to 30mm SIR; Swift 016 2.5 Mazda restrictor reduced from 35mm to 33mm SIR. · FA Toyota 4A-GE engines cleaned up, spec lines A and B engine designations corrected. · FA Ford BD Series max displacement increases from 1600 to 1615 cc, minimum weight stays 1200 lbs. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR and Honda B16 both now 1615cc max displacement; Honda B16 removes NA requirement. · FA Pro Formula Mazda engine specs moved from Table 1 to Table 2 notes; Renesis Rotary details consolidated. · FA F3 Americas spec line updated effective 2021-03-01; specific changes not legible in provided text. · FC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210. · P1 Elan DP02 Mazda MZR sealed engine option removal effective 3/1/2021. · P1 engine table updates terminology from inlet to intake restrictor across multiple spec lines. · Formula Lites Crawford FL15 newly classified in FA. · FC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required. · FC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. · FA stock engines not given weight adjustment; modified engines now allowed in class. · FA engine modifications wording clarified: bore/crankshaft/stroke/flywheel unrestricted if displacement limit met, distributor/transistor ignition allowed without engine modification, compression ratio increasable by machining/gasket chang… · FA transmission rules clarified: no more than five forward speeds and operational reverse gear unless Table 2 notes otherwise. · FA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec Gurney flap wording clarified; terminology and mounting rules unchanged. · FA Volkswagen 1835cc SOHC removed from Table 1. · FA engine rules clarified: blocks and heads must be OEM unless Tables note exceptions. · P1 intake manifolds unrestricted on engines without flat plate restrictor; plenums and balance pipes prohibited on individual runner manifolds with restrictor. · FA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine compression ratio raised to 14.5:1 from 13.5:1. · FA removes Ex-FSV front wheel width 6–8 inches and rear 8–10 inches provisions; all cars use front 10 inches, rear 14–15 inches. · FA Formula 3 engines now allowed through 2017, previously 2008, with 30mm restrictor required. · FA engine note clarification removes Table E reference, Pro Formula Mazda directed to Table 1. · P1 sealed DP02-spec 2.0L Mazda MZR Elan removal date extended from 1/1/2020 to 1/1/2021. · Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine classified into FA, throttle bodies and ECUs unrestricted. · F1000 reclassified into FA with specification changes effective 2020-01-01. · FA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor reduced from 33mm to 31mm SIR, making it slower. · P1 sealed DP02-spec 2.0 MZR engine removed effective 1/1/2020; competitors may use Spec Line G. · P1 Spec Line F Honda K20A-FD2 reclassified from Restricted 2.0L Group to CN-spec with stock intake manifold and 64mm throttle body. · FA wheel dimension rules moved from Bodywork subsection to General section; no specification changes. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 now limited to Ralt RT40, Ralt RT41, and Swift 014 chassis only. · FC Zetec connecting rods now allow Eagle #CRS5483F3D in addition to original Ford. · FC adds Mahle #930169439 piston as alternate option to existing Ford, Sealed Power, and United Engine choices. · FA Honda Civic K20Z3 engines consolidated: three separate base/uprated specs removed, replaced with single unified 1350 lb minimum weight spec for Swift 014/016. · FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 piston minimum weight reduced from 320g to 280g. · P1 traction control prohibited in GCR section 9.1.8.C.H. · P1 allows mechanical and solenoid shifters, prohibits electronic controls and pre-selected changes. · P1 bodywork minimum height provision moved to aerodynamic section; 115cm height limit for aero parts added. · P1 clarifies fender louver and brake duct rules, consolidating duplicative provisions in GCR 9.1.8.C. · FA Line N minimum weight increases to 1375 lbs. · P1 anti-intrusion panels now allowed anywhere on chassis sides, previously restricted. · P1 bodywork wording corrected: 'a passenger' becomes 'passenger' in three GCR sections. · FA cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams. · P1 Engine Table reference cleaned up; no performance change. · P1 Mazda Renesis Rotary removed from Engine Table specification line. · P1 Staudacher and Honda K20A-FD2 engine table language cleaned up; no performance changes. · FA Formula 3 car sequential gearbox weight penalty of 25 lbs removed; minimum weight now 1215 lbs. · P1 closed cockpit single-seat cars moved from subsection J.5 to subsection B.4; prohibition unchanged. · FA Swift 014-Mazda MZR 2.0 engine now requires OE block casting #LF95 and specific OE components instead of sealed Elite Engines sourcing. · FA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec 2.3L and 2.5L minimum weight increases from 1420 to 1450 lbs. · P1 engine table reference corrected from 'above' to 'below'; ECU throttle wording clarified for dual sensors and fail-safes. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod assembly minimum weight increases from 555 to 976 grams. · P1 removes redundant TIR inlet restrictor provisions; SIR and flat plate restrictors remain required. · P1 Honda K20A-FD2 CN-spec clarifies allowed parts to OEM list only, no machining. · P1 engine table wording corrected; head designs removed from listed specifications.showhide
FA E&O Table 2 engine names #31085wordingneutralFA Mazda MZR 2.0 spec line removes redundant '2.0' designation; Honda Civic K20Z3 spec line unchanged.
P1 Move 2000cc and 2300cc engine options to individual spec lines #31012wordingneutralP1 splits 2000cc and 2300cc engines into separate spec lines H and I with dedicated minimum weights.
P1 E&O Spec Line B notes #31095weightfasterP1 Staudacher cars with 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor reduced to 950 lbs minimum weight.
FA Move Toyota 1800 to Table 2 #30822cars addedneutralFA Toyota 1800 moves from Table 1 to Table 2 (Spec Line Cars).
FA E&O Swift 016 wheel width reference #30939wordingneutralFA Swift 016 Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec wheel width specification clarified: front 10, rear 14 minimum and 15 maximum.
P1 Add 1355cc spec line #30890cars addedneutralP1 adds 1355cc motorcycle-based engine spec line with no restrictor required, minimum weight 1075 lbs.
FA Update FA rules package #30717wordingneutralFA rule wording clarified: Table 1 for purpose-built and ex-pro cars, Table 2 for spec line cars with exceptions noted.
FA Move Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc to Table 2 #30718wordingneutralFA Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc moved from Table 1 to Table 2.
FA Clean up Table 2 Mazda MZR 2.0L and Honda Civic K20Z3 spec lines #30719wordingneutralFA Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 remove sequential designation from 5-speed transmission spec.
FA E&O Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 chassis eligibility #30632wordingneutralFA Mazda MZR 2.0 limited to Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014 chassis; Honda Civic K20Z3 removes Swift 016 chassis.
FA Correct engine name in Swift 016 2.3 liter spec line #30447wordingneutralFA Swift 016 2.3 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec.
FA Correct engine name in Swift 016 2.5 liter spec line #30448wordingneutralFA Swift 016 2.5 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec.
FA Revise Table 1 Spec Lines and clarify application of Engine Notes #30456cars addedunclearFA removes four spec lines and replaces Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR with Honda B16 at 1615cc, 1175 lbs minimum.
P1 E&O tonneau cover provision in cockpit opening section #30458wordingneutralP1 tonneau cover wording clarified: equipment must be securely attached; covers allowed for minimum dimensions.
P1 Update Spec Line B Notes #30498wordingneutralP1 Staudacher with 1005cc homologated before 1-1-2014 may run 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor at 950 lbs minimum weight.
P1 Update Spec Lines C and G notes #30499wordingneutralP1 Spec Lines C and G: intake restrictor rules clarified with specific displacement and weight thresholds; wording standardized.
P1 E&O Maximum Valves Per Cylinder #30559engineunclearP1 Spec Lines B, C, D maximum valves per cylinder set to 4, was NA.
FA Update Table 1 Weights for Spec Lines C, I, and K #30355weight -25 lbsfasterFA Spec Line C loses 25 lbs to 1175; Line I loses 75 lbs to 1175; Line K gains 15 lbs to 1175.
FA Remove redundant reference in Table 2 spec line #30366wordingfasterFA purpose built and ex-Pro Atlantic cars lose 25 lb sequential transmission penalty wording.
FA Correct the name of the FR Americas car #30369wordingneutralFA Ligier JS F3 car name corrected in FR Americas spec line.
FA Clean up Spec Line D in Table 1 #30372wordingneutralFA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR 2500 spec line D wording cleanup: 4-valve becomes 4 valves per cylinder.
FA Table 2 Honda K20Z3 request #30386inductionfasterFA Honda Civic K20Z3 intake manifold and throttle body assembly now allows AT Power Direct-To-Head 45mm individual throttle bodies as alternative to HPD parts.
P1 Clean up Spec Line A notes section #30424wordingneutralP1 Spec Line A clarifies carburetor induction only, one per cylinder, balance tubes not allowed.
P1 Clean up Spec Line H notes section #30425wordingneutralP1 Spec Line H notes clarify peripheral port or bridgeport allowed.
FA E&O FA Intake Restrictors #30273inductionslowerFA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR intake restrictor reduced from 32mm to 30mm SIR; Swift 016 2.5 Mazda restrictor reduced from 35mm to 33mm SIR.
FA Clean up Spec Lines A and B in Table 1 #30274wordingneutralFA Toyota 4A-GE engines cleaned up, spec lines A and B engine designations corrected.
FA Clean up Spec Line C in Table 1 #30275enginefasterFA Ford BD Series max displacement increases from 1600 to 1615 cc, minimum weight stays 1200 lbs.
FA Clean up Spec Lines J and L in Table 1 #30276wordingneutralFA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR and Honda B16 both now 1615cc max displacement; Honda B16 removes NA requirement.
FA Move engine specifications to Pro Formula Mazda spec line notes #30278wordingneutralFA Pro Formula Mazda engine specs moved from Table 1 to Table 2 notes; Renesis Rotary details consolidated.
FA Update F3 Americas spec line #30280wordingunclearFA F3 Americas spec line updated effective 2021-03-01; specific changes not legible in provided text.
FC Request for FC Weight Change #30171weightfasterFC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210.
P1 E&O restrictor terminology #30285wordingneutralP1 engine table updates terminology from inlet to intake restrictor across multiple spec lines.
FA Request to classify Formula Lites Crawford FL15 #29702cars addedneutralFormula Lites Crawford FL15 newly classified in FA.
FC Urgent: SCCA PE3 map unsuitable #29475wordingneutralFC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required.
FC Request for weight adjustments to equalize FC competition. #28888weightslowerFC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs.
FA Request to Adjust FB Weight for Stock Engines #29005wordingneutralFA stock engines not given weight adjustment; modified engines now allowed in class.
FA E&O permitted engine modifications #28831wordingneutralFA engine modifications wording clarified: bore/crankshaft/stroke/flywheel unrestricted if displacement limit met, distributor/transistor ignition allowed without engine modification, compression ratio increasable by machining/gasket chang…
FA E&O Transmissions #28832wordingneutralFA transmission rules clarified: no more than five forward speeds and operational reverse gear unless Table 2 notes otherwise.
FA Swift 016 Gurney flap wicker clarification #28884wordingneutralFA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec Gurney flap wording clarified; terminology and mounting rules unchanged.
FA Remove redundant spec line in Table 1 #28720removedneutralFA Volkswagen 1835cc SOHC removed from Table 1.
FA E&O general engine rules #28772wordingneutralFA engine rules clarified: blocks and heads must be OEM unless Tables note exceptions.
P1 E&O minimum weights and intake manifolds #28731inductionfasterP1 intake manifolds unrestricted on engines without flat plate restrictor; plenums and balance pipes prohibited on individual runner manifolds with restrictor.
FA Request higher compression ratio and prior weights for F1000 cars #28162enginefasterFA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine compression ratio raised to 14.5:1 from 13.5:1.
FA Remove redundant wheel dimension provisions #28554wordingneutralFA removes Ex-FSV front wheel width 6–8 inches and rear 8–10 inches provisions; all cars use front 10 inches, rear 14–15 inches.
FA E&O Formula 3 spec line #28596enginefasterFA Formula 3 engines now allowed through 2017, previously 2008, with 30mm restrictor required.
FA FA weight correction/clarification #28430wordingneutralFA engine note clarification removes Table E reference, Pro Formula Mazda directed to Table 1.
P1 Extend date for removing sealed DP02-spec 2.0L option #28046wordingneutralP1 sealed DP02-spec 2.0L Mazda MZR Elan removal date extended from 1/1/2020 to 1/1/2021.
FA Request to merge FB into FA #25611cars addedfasterFormula 1000 motorcycle-based engine classified into FA, throttle bodies and ECUs unrestricted.
FA Suggestions for FB/F1000 into FA #27319cars addedunclearF1000 reclassified into FA with specification changes effective 2020-01-01.
FA Change Swift 016 - 2.3 liter Mazda Duratec restrictor size #27880inductionslowerFA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor reduced from 33mm to 31mm SIR, making it slower.
P1 Remove sealed DP02-spec 2.0 MZR spec #26753removedslowerP1 sealed DP02-spec 2.0 MZR engine removed effective 1/1/2020; competitors may use Spec Line G.
P1 Update Revised Spec Line F #27745engineunclearP1 Spec Line F Honda K20A-FD2 reclassified from Restricted 2.0L Group to CN-spec with stock intake manifold and 64mm throttle body.
FA Move wheel dimensions from Bodywork subsection to #27493wordingneutralFA wheel dimension rules moved from Bodywork subsection to General section; no specification changes.
FA Table 2 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27640wordingneutralFA Mazda MZR 2.0 now limited to Ralt RT40, Ralt RT41, and Swift 014 chassis only.
FC Request for Better Zetec Connecting Rods #27710wordingneutralFC Zetec connecting rods now allow Eagle #CRS5483F3D in addition to original Ford.
FC Add Alternate Piston #27795wordingneutralFC adds Mahle #930169439 piston as alternate option to existing Ford, Sealed Power, and United Engine choices.
FA Follow up to Letter #27344 on Honda Powered FA Rules #27363wordingneutralFA Honda Civic K20Z3 engines consolidated: three separate base/uprated specs removed, replaced with single unified 1350 lb minimum weight spec for Swift 014/016.
FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 E&O #27305enginefasterFA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 piston minimum weight reduced from 320g to 280g.
P1 E&O Transmissions #27098wordingunclearP1 traction control prohibited in GCR section 9.1.8.C.H.
P1 E&O Transmissions #27005wordingneutralP1 allows mechanical and solenoid shifters, prohibits electronic controls and pre-selected changes.
P1 Move minimum height provision to #27031wordingneutralP1 bodywork minimum height provision moved to aerodynamic section; 115cm height limit for aero parts added.
P1 Remove duplicative fender louver provision #27033wordingneutralP1 clarifies fender louver and brake duct rules, consolidating duplicative provisions in GCR 9.1.8.C.
FA Adjust Line N restrictor size and minimum weight #26691weight +30 lbsslowerFA Line N minimum weight increases to 1375 lbs.
P1 Missing word E&O #26919wordingneutralP1 anti-intrusion panels now allowed anywhere on chassis sides, previously restricted.
P1 E&O correction to GCR 9.1.8.C.C. #26927wordingneutralP1 bodywork wording corrected: 'a passenger' becomes 'passenger' in three GCR sections.
FA Add data plate requirement #26707wordingneutralFA cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs.
FC E&O Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod #26659wordingneutralFC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams.
P1 Clean up reference to engine table #26648wordingneutralP1 Engine Table reference cleaned up; no performance change.
P1 Remove redundant spec line #26692removedneutralP1 Mazda Renesis Rotary removed from Engine Table specification line.
P1 Clean Up Engine Table Language #26590wordingneutralP1 Staudacher and Honda K20A-FD2 engine table language cleaned up; no performance changes.
FA Request to add FA engine spec lines #26183weightfasterFA Formula 3 car sequential gearbox weight penalty of 25 lbs removed; minimum weight now 1215 lbs.
P1 Move single-seat closed cockpit provision to #26376wordingneutralP1 closed cockpit single-seat cars moved from subsection J.5 to subsection B.4; prohibition unchanged.
FA FA MZR 2.0 Engine Specification #25814wordingneutralFA Swift 014-Mazda MZR 2.0 engine now requires OE block casting #LF95 and specific OE components instead of sealed Elite Engines sourcing.
FA FA 016 weight increase #26063weightslowerFA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec 2.3L and 2.5L minimum weight increases from 1420 to 1450 lbs.
P1 Correct errors in GCR section 9.1.8.C.J #26144wordingneutralP1 engine table reference corrected from 'above' to 'below'; ECU throttle wording clarified for dual sensors and fail-safes.
FC Correct Wiseco piston and connecting rod #25809weightslowerFC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod assembly minimum weight increases from 555 to 976 grams.
P1 Remove redundant inlet restrictor provisions #25877wordingneutralP1 removes redundant TIR inlet restrictor provisions; SIR and flat plate restrictors remain required.
P1 Clarify Honda K20A-FD2 parts requirement #25949wordingneutralP1 Honda K20A-FD2 CN-spec clarifies allowed parts to OEM list only, no machining.
P1 Correct GCR section 9.1.8.C.J errors #25966wordingneutralP1 engine table wording corrected; head designs removed from listed specifications.
Runoffs 2017 ROFF172017-09-25
1:36.336Austin McCusker · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 2.3s
1:36.890Tim Minor · fastest of 14 · top 5 within 3.8s
1:29.957Sedat Yelkin · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 2.3s
1:31.365Keith Grant · fastest of 12 · top 5 within 1.0s
-5.525squal -6.379s
94.3%qual 93.4%
1:30.794Jim Devenport · fastest of 19 · top 5 within 2.8s
1:31.499Jim Devenport · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 2.2s
-5.391squal -5.542s
94.4%qual 94.2%
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 FC" is the class's best as a share of FC'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 FC'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.