BoP Lab / Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
FF vs GT3 pace at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Quickest here: FF 1:32.099 Zachary Rivard, Great Lakes Champions 2024 race · GT3 1:38.003 Michael Lewis, Great Lakes Champions 2024 qualifying
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| Great Lakes Champions 2026 GREALA262026-05-15 | 1:32.979Robert J Dietz · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 1.9s | 1:43.655Jonathan Kotyk · fastest of 8 · top 5 within 8.3s+11.556s (+12.55%) | 130.3Jonathan Kotyk | |||||||
24 rule changes (FF: 6, GT3: 18)11 weight · 4 cars added · 2 tyres & wheels · 1 engine · 1 induction · 1 suspension & brakes · 4 wording · GT3U class removed from GCR; GT3U cars now run in STU with 3.0" main frame and 2" front spoiler minimum ride height. · FF clarifies alternative tire eligibility for cars homologated 1989 or earlier with rocker arm or outboard suspension on all four corners. · GT3U cars must maintain 3.0" minimum ride height on frame rails and 2" minimum on front spoiler and splitter. · GT3U cars with 15×7" wheels add 225 lbs to GT3 weight; wider wheels allowed with weight penalties up to 3.0%. · FF adds rocker arm and outboard suspension cars optional bias ply and VFF tires; removes front-as-rear rule, adds mixing restrictions. · GT3U with 15x7 wheels and 225 tires gains 75 lbs to 225 lbs over GT3 weight; wheel weight penalties clarified. · FF allows older cars with rocker arm or outboard suspension to use bias ply slicks or VFF tires instead of radials. · TA2 rear wing height rule clarified: OEM aerodynamic devices exempt from peak-of-roof requirement. · GT3 VW Fun Cup Beetle Sealed exempt from 150 lbs consolidation add-on weight. · GT3 Pontiac LE5 Ecotech minimum weight drops 150 lbs to 2195. · 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. · GT3 Mazda 13B Bridgeport and Peripheral Port both drop to 2275 lbs minimum weight. · GT3 Nissan MR20DE DOHC engine classified with 1997cc displacement, 32mm restrictor, 2060 lbs minimum weight. · GT3 Mazda 13B minimum weight drops 175 lbs to 2175 lbs. · GT3 Mazda 12A peripheral port minimum weight reduced to 2100 lbs. · FF VTEC activation valve must function; EGR blanking plate rule clarified with Fast Forward part numbers. · GT3 Mazda 3TC classified in TCR with 2950 lbs minimum weight, effective 11/1/2024. · GT3 adds Datsun 1200 B110 (70–73), 90.6 in wheelbase, engine per GT3 spec or alternate Nissan request. · GT3-TCR Honda Civic Type R, Audi RS3 LMS, Hyundai I30N, Volkswagen GTI weights adjusted; Hyundai down 100 lbs to 3154, VW down 100 lbs to 3077. · GT3 Pontiac Sunfire GT weight reduction corrected from 150 lbs to 75 lbs. · GT3 Mazda MZR removes second DOHC option, fuel induction now unrestricted. · GT3 cars may run +1mm SIR above spec with 175 lb weight penalty added. · GT3 turbocharged 1401-1850cc four-valve engine with 35mm restrictor reduced to 34mm, weight to 2250 lbs.show
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| Great Lakes Champions 2024 GREALA242024-05-17 | 1:32.099Zachary Rivard · fastest of 9 · top 5 within 2.0s | 1:38.003Michael Lewis · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 9.0s | 1:38.834Armen Megregian · fastest of 4 · top 4 within 0.9s | +6.735s | 107.3% | |||||
93 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Great Lakes Champions 2024 (from 2019)26 cars added · 14 induction · 10 engine · 8 weight · 4 tyres & wheels · 3 aero · 1 removed · 27 wording · GT2-ST Acura NSX minimum weight raised to 3000 lbs, restrictor increased to 45mm TIR. · GT3 Ford Duratech now allows hood bulge with no openings. · GT3 Acura K20A RSX body disenfranchised from GT2 adds 75 lbs weight penalty. · GT3 Toyota 4Y engine classified at 2030 lbs with unrestricted fuel induction. · GT3 Toyota model designation changes from DR86 to GR86. · GT3 Honda spec lines change engine family designation from bore/displacement to K20C1 and K24 model numbers. · GT3 Mazda spec line numbering changed from 4 to Model, unrestricted to 323, and 2195 to 626. · GT3 Miata Turbo restrictor increases to 35 mm, minimum weight rises to 2350 lbs. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX rear spoiler maximum surface area limit of 295.0 square inches removed. · GT1/GT2/GT3/GTL/GTX Direct Injection now permitted if OE, using only OE pump, hoses, injectors. · GT3 Toyota FA24D engine classified: 2387cc DOHC, 2195 lbs, 32mm SIR, direct injection permitted. · GT2/3 Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi 4G93, QR25DE/DD, QE25DE/DD Direct Injection now permitted per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E. · GT3 Nissan QR25DE/DD spec line edit; text unreadable due to formatting corruption. · FF Honda Fit gains Fast Forward FF800-100 oversize piston ring pack option. · GT3 Mazda RX7 12A, 13B Bridgeport, 13B Peripheral Port: disenfranchised GT2 adds 75 lbs. · GT3 Mazda BP4W turbocharged OEM engine weight reduced from 2060 to 1960 lbs. · GT3 Mazda 13B peripheral port weight reduced to 2100 lbs. · GT3 adds Toyota GR 86 (DR86) 2021–2024, 2-door RWD, 101.3 in wheelbase. · GT3 Toyota 3S bore increases to 86.0mm, stroke decreases to 86.0mm. · GT3 Toyota 3S DOHC engine classified at 1998 cc, 1960 lbs minimum weight, unrestricted fuel induction. · GT3 2.0L SIR cars lose 32mm unrestricted option, now require restrictor at 2195lbs minimum. · GTL spec lines moved to contiguous position with GT2 and GT3; GTA category and spec lines renumbered and moved behind GTL. · GT3-TCR Audi RS3 LMS, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N, VW Golf GTi must use 200 tread wear tires only. · GT3 Honda B20 engine newly classified for use in CRX, 1973cc displacement, aluminum head, DOHC. · GT3 cars using 15" American Racer 23.5-10.0-15 bias ply tires avoid weight penalty. · Fields Cardinal V8 classified in GT1 with Ford V8 engine, 4.9L displacement, 2100 lbs minimum weight. · FF Honda Fit engine adds Fast Forward part number alternatives for intake, exhaust, oil system, and scavenge pump components. · GT3 Nissan VG30 engine removed from class entirely. · GT3 normally aspirated cars may use intake chokes instead of SIRs, fitted to each carburetor barrel, same size as required SIR. · GT3 2.0L 4-valve non-turbo engines may run unrestricted at 2060 lbs instead of with a choke restriction. · GT3 Mazda BP4W Turbocharged OEM engine added at 2060 lbs with 34mm TIR and IHI RHF5 VJ35 turbocharger. · GT2 TA2 and GTA throttle body part numbers updated to GM 90mm electronic #12570790 or Edelbrock 90mm mechanical #33869 or #3870. · GT3 Nissan SR20VET turbo changes to GT2860RS and allows open ECU instead of OEM stock. · GT3 adds 84-87 Civic 3dr FWD, hood bulge allowed, no openings. · GT3 Turbo maximum displacement increases from 1800 cc to 1850 cc. · GT taillights may now be original style or a panel graphic with functioning red LED brake lamps; wording change only. · GT3 Nissan SR20VET Limited Prep-Turbocharged OEM engine classified, 1998cc DOHC with Garrett GT2560LS turbo, 2060 lbs. · GT3 Fiat 124 Spider model name corrected from Pininfarina to Pininfarina Spider. · GT3 Fiat 124 Spider Pininfarina reclassified by model year, body style, drivetrain, and wheelbase. · GT3 cars can use up to 18" wheels with 12.0" tire cross section and 26.0" diameter at 5% weight penalty, down from 8%. · GT3-TCR: Audi RS3 LMS SEQ power to 90%, weight to 3177 lbs; RS3 LMS DSG power to 90%; Honda Civic Type R power to 90%, weight to 3210 lbs; Hyundai i30N power to 90%, weight to 3254 lbs; VW Golf GTI SEQ power to 90%, weight to 3177 lbs; Gol… · GT3 Ginetta G40 classified with Mazda MZR 1999cc at 2060 lbs or Ford Duratec 2260cc at 2195 lbs. · GT3 Mazda MZR DOHC 1999cc classified with 2195 lbs minimum weight, unrestricted fuel induction. · Volvo S60 2000-2009 classified in GT3. · GT3 2.0L 4V engines now unrestricted at 2195 lbs minimum weight across all makes. · GT3 wing wording corrected: single element airfoil scaled changed to up to maximum chord 10.75 inches. · GT3 adds Fiat Spider 2000, Years 79-81, RWD, 89.76" wheelbase. · GT3 adds Fiat X-19, years 72-89. · GT3 Fun Cup Beetle Sealed weight reduced 210 lbs, to 1850. · GT3-TCR class added: Audi RS3 LMS, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30N, VW Golf GTI at 3100–3200 lbs with 200 tread wear tires. · GT3 Ford Cortina GT 1964-1968 newly classified for competition. · GT3 Fun Cup Beetle EVO3 classified with 1984 cc sealed SOHC engine, 2060 lbs minimum weight. · GTA part numbers updated: 0-80541-1 to 0-80541-2 in two sections and 6010 to 6014X in TA2 Appendix. · GT3 now permits current FP spec line cars to compete while maintaining their full FP rule set. · GT3 Mazda MZR 2.0L fuel induction restrictor increases from 31 to 32 mm. · GT3 Mazda Renesis and 13B Bridgeport choke reduced from 44mm to 42mm. · FF block relief permitted only as needed to fit allowed crankshaft. · 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. · GT3 Mazda MZR and MZR/L5-VE fuel induction sizing changes from 31 to 32. · GT3 Honda Prelude 1992-1997 classified, 2dr FWD, 104 inch wheelbase. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX now permit turbocharging/supercharging if listed on spec line. · FF Honda LC1 ECU implementation date changed from 3/1/2020 to pending availability of support materials. · GT3 Mazda 12A Peripheral Port added to rule set, 2300 cc, 2292 lbs. · TA2 Gurney flap wording clarified: terminology standardized to 'Gurney flap', height limits and thickness specifications remain 0.50 inch / 0.625 inch or 0.375 inch / 0.0625 inch depending on configuration. · STO rear wing wording clarified: 'wicker' changed to 'Gurney flap' in maximum chord and mounting height rules. · GT classes clarify Gurney flap wording, replacing wickerbill/tab terminology with flap; specifications unchanged. · GT3 4v SIR 4-cylinder engines across multiple brands increase fuel induction from 31 to 32. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 to approved turbocharger list. · GT3 Nissan KA24E loses permission to use 32mm chokes at 2280 lbs for 2011-2012 only. · 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. · GT3 Mazda MZR L5-VE gets 31mm SIR restrictor, weight up from 1950 to 2195 lbs, direct injection banned. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX may omit windshield clips if factory glass is bonded per original specifications. · Factory Five Type 65 Coupe R with Ford 302/351 or 5.0/5.2L NA added to GTX-MISC at 2600 lbs. · GT3 Mazda 13B Bridgeport restrictor reduced from 44mm to 42mm. · GT3 Alfa Romeo 4C classified with 1742cc engine, 33mm TIR restrictor, 2325 lbs minimum weight. · GT3 Mazda MZR/L5-VE gets unrestricted induction, drops 245 lbs to 1950, limited to GT2 prep. · GT3 Honda K20C1 turbocharged engine added with 33 mm TIR restrictor, 2350 lbs minimum weight. · GT3 wing end plates change from 11.00 by 4.00 inches rectangle to maximum 64 square inches. · GT3 Nissan adds SR16VE engine, 1596cc, 1690 lbs, unrestricted induction. · GT3 Mazda 12A Bridgeport gains optional 42mm choke at 2010 lbs minimum weight. · GTX tube frame cars gain fuel injection with 90mm maximum throttle body size. · Ligier JS2 R classified in GTX, no performance parameters specified in filing. · GT3 Mazda 13B and Renesis engines reclassified with new weight specs ranging 2080–2350 lbs. · GT1 and GT2/GT3/LITE ride height requirements removed from GCR sections 9.1.2.D.5.a.1 and 9.1.2.F.7.b. · GT3 13B and Renesis rotaries gain 200 lbs minimum weight; 13B Peripheral Port to 2400, Bridge Port to 2400, Renesis Peripheral Port to 2450, Bridge Port to 2450. · GT3 adds Mitsubishi 4G69 SOHC 2378cc engine, 2195 lbs minimum weight, 31mm SIR. · 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. · GTX FIA GT3: Audi R8 40mm restrictor 2900 lbs, BMW Z4 70mm 2800 lbs, Ferrari 488 35mm restrictor 3025 lbs classified.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 FF" is the class's best as a share of FF'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 FF'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.