BoP Lab / Buttonwillow Raceway Park

FC vs FE2 vs P vs SMX pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park

Quickest here: FC 1:12.478 Troy Shooter, Cal Club 2023 qualifying · FE2 1:12.402 Blake Pigeon, Cal Club 2023 qualifying · P 1:32.872 Jim Devenport, Cal Club 2025 qualifying · SMX 1:56.431 Ethan Lampe, Cal Club 2025 qualifying

Lap times% of FC

FCFE2PSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

FCFE2PSMXsolid 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

	Event	FC			FE2					P					SMX
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FC	% of FC	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FC	% of FC	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs FC	% of FC
	Cal Club 2026 CALCL262026-02-21	1:45.137Robert Armington · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 25.0s-4.930s (-4.48%)	1:45.314Robert Armington · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 12.9s-3.208s (-2.96%)	147.5Bill Wallschlaeger+33.0 mph (+28.9%)	1:39.265Jon McClintock · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 1.5s-0.093s (-0.09%)	1:40.253Jon McClintock · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 2.2s+0.541s (+0.54%)	156.6Paul Marino+29.4 mph (+23.1%)	-5.061squal -5.872s	95.2%qual 94.4%	1:38.716Kevin Mitz · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 3.1s+5.844s (+6.29%)	1:37.287John Manfroy · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 3.5s+3.315s (+3.53%)	160.4John Manfroy+18.7 mph (+13.2%)	-8.027squal -6.421s	92.4%qual 93.9%	1:56.503Lincoln Larson · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 0.7s+0.072s (+0.06%)	1:57.973William Wallis · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 0.8s+0.556s (+0.47%)	141.6Joey Andrews+28.0 mph (+24.6%)	+12.659squal +11.366s	112.0%qual 110.8%
14 rule changes (FC: 2, FE2: 2, P: 6, SMX: 4)1 cars added · 1 engine · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 weight · 9 wording · FC USF2000 Tube Frame may use Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern as alternative to Hewland JL-200 5-speed sequential. · FC F2000 Metrik ZF2 minimum weight reduced to 1220 lbs. · Prototype carbon-carbon and carbon-ceramic brake rotors now permitted instead of prohibited. · FE and FE2 Enterprises must use bubble tail P/N WM138014; FE2 allows only this configuration. · P class 13B rotary engine restrictor changes to 40mm SIR fuel injection or 41.5mm venturi carburetor. · Prototype class adds Radical SR3 spec line to Table 1 effective 9/1/25. · Prototype P2 cars may now run P2 spec or modified Prototype spec in Prototype class; clarified language and added Radical Cup series table. · Prototype Engine Table A 2-cycle restrictor reduces from 40mm to 38mm venturi size. · SMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. · SMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fine; level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fine. · Class P adds clarification notes on restrictor requirements, throttle bodies, Mazda 12A engine spec, and P2 auto-based engine rules. · SMX Toyo RR P235/40/ZR17 tire rules clarified: one set per weekend, marking after first session, damage replacement procedures revised. · SMX data submission deadline extended from 30 to 60 minutes after each timed session. · FE2 allows driver safety and comfort modifications for disabled drivers with SCCA approval, not transferable to other drivers.showhide 2026-01-01 FC F2000 MZR Spec Line Clarity/Revision Requested #38927wordingwordingFC USF2000 Tube Frame may use Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern as alternative to Hewland JL-200 5-speed sequential. 2026-01-01 FC Adjust F2000 Metrik ZF2 weight #39612weight -20 lbsfasterFC F2000 Metrik ZF2 minimum weight reduced to 1220 lbs. 2026-01-01 P Request to Continue to Allow Carbon Brakes #39476suspension & brakessuspension & brakesPrototype carbon-carbon and carbon-ceramic brake rotors now permitted instead of prohibited. 2025-10-01 FE2 FE & FE2 Bubble Tail #38978wordingwordingFE and FE2 Enterprises must use bubble tail P/N WM138014; FE2 allows only this configuration. 2025-09-01 P 13B Rotary Engine Rules Change Request #38856engineunclearP class 13B rotary engine restrictor changes to 40mm SIR fuel injection or 41.5mm venturi carburetor. 2025-09-01 P Add Radical Cup series Radical SR3 spec line to Table 1 #38916cars addedcars addedPrototype class adds Radical SR3 spec line to Table 1 effective 9/1/25. 2025-09-01 P Clarify spec line cars language #38943wordingwordingPrototype P2 cars may now run P2 spec or modified Prototype spec in Prototype class; clarified language and added Radical Cup series table. 2025-08-01 P RM 25-05 - Prototype Engine Table A, 2 Cycle Restrictor Change #38929inductionslowerPrototype Engine Table A 2-cycle restrictor reduces from 40mm to 38mm venturi size. 2025-06-01 SMX SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248wordingwordingSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. 2025-06-01 SMX Committee) SMX Penaly Clarification updated language #38337wordingwordingSMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fine; level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fine. 2025-05-01 P Add missing punctuation marks #38150wordingwordingClass P adds clarification notes on restrictor requirements, throttle bodies, Mazda 12A engine spec, and P2 auto-based engine rules. 2025-05-01 SMX Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38004wordingwordingSMX Toyo RR P235/40/ZR17 tire rules clarified: one set per weekend, marking after first session, damage replacement procedures revised. 2025-05-01 SMX SMX Data Submission Timeframe #38039wordingwordingSMX data submission deadline extended from 30 to 60 minutes after each timed session. 2025-04-01 FE2 Driver Safety & Comfort #37965wordingwordingFE2 allows driver safety and comfort modifications for disabled drivers with SCCA approval, not transferable to other drivers.
	Cal Club 2025 CALCL252025-02-22	1:50.067Paul MacFarlane · only car+37.589s (+51.86%)	1:48.522Paul MacFarlane · only car	114.4Paul MacFarlane	1:39.358Paul Marino · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 1.5s+26.956s (+37.23%)	1:39.712Paul Marino · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 1.7s	127.2Tom Hope	-8.810squal -10.709s	91.9%qual 90.3%	1:32.872Jim Devenport · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 8.1s	1:33.972Jim Devenport · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 7.7s	141.7Jim Devenport	-14.550squal -17.195s	86.6%qual 84.4%	1:56.431Ethan Lampe · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 1.5s	1:57.417Ethan Lampe · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 1.6s	113.6Ryan Gutile	+8.895squal +6.364s	108.2%qual 105.8%
13 rule changes (FC: 6, P: 2, SMX: 5)2 cars added · 1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 8 wording · Prototype Staudacher and unrestricted engine notes corrected for minimum weight wording. · Prototype class renamed from P1 to P, affecting designation throughout rules with no performance changes. · SMX allows OE instrument cluster relocation for aftermarket dash mounting, with wiring re-routed only; alternate gauges now permitted. · FC tire limit reduced to four dry and four wet for Regional/Major/Super Tour, eight for Runoffs. · FF and FC cars with sequential gearbox must add 10 lbs. to minimum weight, down from 25 lbs. · SMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement wording changed; non-functioning recorder now grounds for penalty or disqualification. · SMX Spec MX-5 must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol; wording clarification for technical compliance. · SMX Mazda Miata OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR Section 9.1.7.1. · SM and SMX shifter bushing rules clarified: alternate bushing at shift lever bottom now allowed. · FC adds F2000 Metrik ZF2 with Ford Zetec engine and four-piston Brembo calipers as spec-line car. · F600 Rotax 494, 493, 593 engines now require single expansion chamber and pull starter; electric starter optional. · FC tire marking rule clarified: four dry and wet tires for Regionals, eight each for Runoffs; damaged tire replacement procedures revised. · USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added as spec line car in FC; removed from FX.showhide 2025-02-01 P Correct text in engine table notes #37606wordingwordingPrototype Staudacher and unrestricted engine notes corrected for minimum weight wording. 2025-02-01 P Update Prototype class designation #37653wordingwordingPrototype class renamed from P1 to P, affecting designation throughout rules with no performance changes. 2024-12-01 SMX E&O SMX Regs 9.1.7.1.D.5.u-.w #37070wordingwordingSMX allows OE instrument cluster relocation for aftermarket dash mounting, with wiring re-routed only; alternate gauges now permitted. 2024-11-01 FC 9.1.1.10.h. FC Tire Rule #36533tyres & wheelsslowerFC tire limit reduced to four dry and four wet for Regional/Major/Super Tour, eight for Runoffs. 2024-11-01 FC Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox #36651weightfasterFF and FC cars with sequential gearbox must add 10 lbs. to minimum weight, down from 25 lbs. 2024-09-01 SMX SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement wording changed; non-functioning recorder now grounds for penalty or disqualification. 2024-09-01 SMX Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol; wording clarification for technical compliance. 2024-09-01 SMX Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingwordingSMX Mazda Miata OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR Section 9.1.7.1. 2024-09-01 SMX Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611wordingwordingSM and SMX shifter bushing rules clarified: alternate bushing at shift lever bottom now allowed. 2024-04-01 FC Four Pot Calipers #35481cars addedcars addedFC adds F2000 Metrik ZF2 with Ford Zetec engine and four-piston Brembo calipers as spec-line car. 2024-01-01 FC Please correct omitted punctuation #34890engineengineF600 Rotax 494, 493, 593 engines now require single expansion chamber and pull starter; electric starter optional. 2023-07-01 FC Review FC Runoffs Tire Marking Rule #34274wordingwordingFC tire marking rule clarified: four dry and wet tires for Regionals, eight each for Runoffs; damaged tire replacement procedures revised. 2023-06-01 FC USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L in FC #34329cars addedcars addedUSF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added as spec line car in FC; removed from FX.
	Cal Club 2023 CALCL232023-02-24	1:12.478Troy Shooter · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 2.1s			1:12.402Blake Pigeon · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 1.6s			-0.076s qual	99.9% qual
15 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2023 (from 2019)4 weight · 11 wording · FC/FF PE3-8400 ECU monitor firmware version reduced from V3.04.50 to V3.04.35. · FC Ford Zetec Performance Electronics ECU model renamed PE-3 to PE3-8400; Monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50. · FC chassis/frame section reorganized: anti-intrusion panels between main tubes clarified, suspension mounting restrictions strengthened, firewall requirements reworded. · FC Zetec ECU requirements clarified: Pectel T2 or Performance PE-3 required with specific communications ports and SCCA tune-file/map. · FC composite anti-intrusion panels of non-uniform thickness limited to eight fasteners per side. · FC tire marking rules clarified: competitor responsible for declaring, marking, and logging tires with Tech before qualifying or race. · FC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210. · FC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required. · FE2 oil cooler wording clarified: optional air-to-oil cooler allowed, Setrab 50-625-7612 or equivalent max 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high. · FC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. · 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. · FE and FE2 minimum weight increased to 1270 lbs including driver; spring options and tire warmer ban added. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod assembly minimum weight increases from 555 to 976 grams.showhide 2023-01-01 FC E&O 9.1.1.B.16.j #33634wordingunclearFC/FF PE3-8400 ECU monitor firmware version reduced from V3.04.50 to V3.04.35. 2022-07-01 FC Add Specification to Performance Electronics ECU for Ford Zetec #32761wordingwordingFC Ford Zetec Performance Electronics ECU model renamed PE-3 to PE3-8400; Monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50. 2022-01-01 FC Clean up Chassis/Frame section #31867wordingwordingFC chassis/frame section reorganized: anti-intrusion panels between main tubes clarified, suspension mounting restrictions strengthened, firewall requirements reworded. 2021-12-01 FC Clarify Zetec ECU requirements #31554wordingwordingFC Zetec ECU requirements clarified: Pectel T2 or Performance PE-3 required with specific communications ports and SCCA tune-file/map. 2021-11-01 FC Clarify composite anti-intrusion panel language #31426wordingwordingFC composite anti-intrusion panels of non-uniform thickness limited to eight fasteners per side. 2021-11-01 FC Clarify tire marking requirements #31455wordingwordingFC tire marking rules clarified: competitor responsible for declaring, marking, and logging tires with Tech before qualifying or race. 2021-03-01 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. 2020-10-01 FC Urgent: SCCA PE3 map unsuitable #29475wordingwordingFC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required. 2020-09-01 FE2 FE/FE2 Oil Cooler #29293wordingwordingFE2 oil cooler wording clarified: optional air-to-oil cooler allowed, Setrab 50-625-7612 or equivalent max 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches high. 2020-08-01 FC Request for weight adjustments to equalize FC competition. #28888weightslowerFC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. 2019-12-01 FC Request for Better Zetec Connecting Rods #27710wordingwordingFC Zetec connecting rods now allow Eagle #CRS5483F3D in addition to original Ford. 2019-12-01 FC Add Alternate Piston #27795wordingwordingFC adds Mahle #930169439 piston as alternate option to existing Ford, Sealed Power, and United Engine choices. 2019-12-01 FE2 FE / FE2 Update Rules #27624weightslowerFE and FE2 minimum weight increased to 1270 lbs including driver; spring options and tire warmer ban added. 2019-05-01 FC E&O Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod #26659wordingwordingFC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams. 2019-01-01 FC Correct Wiseco piston and connecting rod #25809weightslowerFC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod assembly minimum weight increases from 555 to 976 grams.

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.