BoP Lab / Buttonwillow Raceway Park
FE2 vs SM vs FF vs FC pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Quickest here: FE2 1:39.265 Jon McClintock, Cal Club 2026 qualifying · SM 2:00.831 William Wallis, Cal Club 2025 qualifying · FF 1:51.118 Eric Poulsen, Cal Club 2025 race · FC 1:45.137 Robert Armington, Cal Club 2026 qualifying
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| Qual best | Race best | Trap | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs FE2 | % of FE2 | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs FE2 | % of FE2 | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs FE2 | % of FE2 | |||
| Cal Club 2026 CALCL262026-02-21 | 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%) | 2:01.392Ryan Busk · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 0.8s+0.561s (+0.46%) | 2:02.486William Rasmussen · fastest of 18 · top 5 within 1.3s+0.836s (+0.69%) | 127.3Sam Rezai+23.4 mph (+22.6%) | +22.233squal +22.127s | 122.2%qual 122.3% | 1:53.098Edward Erlandson · fastest of 2+1.054s (+0.94%) | 1:54.741Edward Erlandson · fastest of 2+3.623s (+3.26%) | 133.7Edward Erlandson+19.0 mph (+16.5%) | +14.488squal +13.833s | 114.5%qual 113.9% | 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%) | +5.061squal +5.872s | 105.0%qual 105.9% | ||
10 rule changes (FE2: 2, SM: 3, FF: 3, FC: 2)2 tyres & wheels · 1 weight · 7 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. · FF clarifies alternative tire eligibility for cars homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker arm or outboard suspension on all four corners. · FE and FE2 Enterprises must use bubble tail P/N WM138014; FE2 allows only this configuration. · 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. · FF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars optional bias ply and VFF tires; removes front-as-rear rule, adds mixing restrictions. · SM cars limited to one set of Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 per Super Tour event weekend for dry sessions. · FE2 allows driver safety and comfort modifications for disabled drivers with SCCA approval, not transferable to other drivers. · FF allows older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension to use bias ply slicks or VFF tires instead of radials.show
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| Cal Club 2025 CALCL252025-02-22 | 1:39.358Paul Marino · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 1.5s | 1:39.712Paul Marino · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 1.7s | 127.2Tom Hope | 2:00.831William Wallis · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.9s | 2:01.650Nick Leverone · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 0.3s | 103.9Evan Jacobs | +21.938squal +21.473s | 122.0%qual 121.6% | 1:52.044Eric Poulsen · only car | 1:51.118Eric Poulsen · only car | 114.7Eric Poulsen | +11.406squal +12.686s | 111.4%qual 112.8% | 1:50.067Paul MacFarlane · only car | 1:48.522Paul MacFarlane · only car | 114.4Paul MacFarlane | +8.810squal +10.709s | 108.8%qual 110.8% | ||
16 rule changes (SM: 5, FF: 5, FC: 6)2 cars added · 2 weight · 1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 10 wording · 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. · FF and FC cars with sequential gearbox must add 10 lbs. to minimum weight, down from 25 lbs. · FF Honda Fit allows Fast Forward 0.25mm oversize pistons PN FF800-110 as alternative; piston diameter spec clarified to 2.8835 inches. · FF VTEC activation valve must function; EGR blanking plate rule clarified with Fast Forward part numbers. · 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. · FF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward FF800-100 oversize piston ring pack option. · 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. · FF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components.show
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| Cal Club 2023 CALCL232023-02-24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2023 (from 2019)5 weight · 2 engine · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 25 wording · FC/FF PE3-8400 ECU monitor firmware version reduced from V3.04.50 to V3.04.35. · SM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 weight increases to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore. · FC Ford Zetec Performance Electronics ECU model renamed PE-3 to PE3-8400; Monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50. · SM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors' requirement eligibility clarified. · 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. · FF block relief permitted only as needed to fit allowed crankshaft. · SM adds procedures for testing obsolete part replacements and BOP updates in sanctioned events with CRB approval. · FC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210. · FF class cylinder head may now have optional coolant bleed line fitting to top of head for air release. · FF Honda LC1 ECU by HPD permitted effective 12/1/2020, must use HPD lambda sensor. · FC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required. · SM aftermarket radiators must mount in original location, maintain core plane, require no body modifications, block openings, keep one OEM fan in stock location; 1990-1997 cars may install upper radiator seal NA75-50-OK7A. · 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. · FF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date changed from 3/1/2020 to pending availability of support materials. · SM rear brake calipers may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt to prevent pin failure. · FF alternator changes from not required to optional. · FF allows Honda HPD LC1 low-cost ECU with lambda sensor; E1 ECU no longer supported but existing units permitted if sealed. · FF rain tyres now allow Hoosier W3 Radial in addition to existing Hoosier Wet option. · 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. · SM fuel pump and filter must be Mazda or OEM Equivalent part. · FF Honda Fit permitted to use 0.25mm oversize pistons, cylinder honing increased to 73.315mm maximum. · FF heat shield rule clarified: thermal wrap allowed on manifold exterior if easily removable for inspection. · FF catch tank minimum capacity rules clarified: coolant catch tank now one U.S. pint minimum, oil catch tank one U.S. quart minimum. · SM 1999-2000 model year cars may use replacement Mazda ECU and injector harnesses, unmodified. · SM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator external regulation now prohibited except via OEM ECU/kill switch. · SM removes tire tread protrusion beyond fender opening requirement from GCR 9.1.7.C.5. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod assembly minimum weight increases from 555 to 976 grams.show
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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 FE2" is the class's best as a share of FE2'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 FE2'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.