BoP Lab / Buttonwillow Raceway Park
GT1 vs GT3U vs SMX pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Quickest here: GT1 1:39.857 Michael McAleenan, Cal Club 2026 qualifying · GT3U 1:55.650 Michael Lewis, Cal Club 2025 race · SMX 1:56.431 Ethan Lampe, Cal Club 2025 qualifying
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| Qual best | Race best | Trap | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs GT1 | % of GT1 | Qual best | Race best | Trap | vs GT1 | % of GT1 | |||
| Cal Club 2026 CALCL262026-02-21 | 1:39.857Michael McAleenan · fastest of 2-4.110s (-3.95%) | 1:41.045Michael McAleenan · fastest of 2-1.260s (-1.23%) | 167.6Michael McAleenan+53.8 mph (+47.3%) | 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%) | +16.928squal +16.646s | 116.8%qual 116.7% | |||||||
12 rule changes (GT1: 5, GT3U: 3, SMX: 4)4 cars added · 4 weight · 4 wording · GT1 adds Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup (2022-2025) with OEM ABS, traction control, RSR bumper, canards, and any exhaust allowed. · GT1-ST Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22 weight drops 100 lbs to 3000 lbs. · Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22 reclassified from GT1 to GT1-ST with 3100 lbs minimum weight. · GT1 LS Limited Prep Engine expands to include LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 with 11:1 max compression. · 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. · STU Spec Line GT3U minimum weight reduced from plus 250 to plus 225 pounds; wheel and tire options clarified with weight adjustments. · 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. · STU-GT3U non-TCR cars may reduce weight by 4% after all other modifiers. · Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22 classified in GT1 with 3500cc twin turbo V-6, 3100 lbs, max RPM 7500. · STU GT3U minimum weight increases 150 to 250 pounds.show
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| Cal Club 2025 CALCL252025-02-22 | 1:43.967Michael Lewis · only car | 1:42.305Michael Lewis · only car | 113.8Michael Lewis | 2:00.536Michael Lewis · fastest of 2 | 1:55.650Michael Lewis · fastest of 2 | 108.8Michael Lewis | +13.345squal +16.569s | 113.0%qual 115.9% | 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 | +15.112squal +12.464s | 114.8%qual 112.0% | ||
50 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2025 (from 2019)13 cars added · 7 weight · 4 induction · 2 aero · 2 engine · 2 tyres & wheels · 20 wording · GT1 LS1 Limited Prep engine added, 2600 lbs with driver, 383 cubic inches max, hydraulic roller cam, 750 cfm carb. · TA2 rear wing height rule clarified: OEM aerodynamic devices exempt from peak-of-roof requirement. · GT1-ST restrictor sizes removed for 13 cars; new specs not printed in letter. · GT1-ST Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo and 2019+ GT3 both shift to Unrestricted from 39mm and 52mm restrictors. · SMX allows OE instrument cluster relocation for aftermarket dash mounting, with wiring re-routed only; alternate gauges now permitted. · GT1 Mazda 26B engine classified at 2850 lbs minimum weight. · 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. · GT2-ST Acura NSX minimum weight raised to 3000 lbs, restrictor increased to 45mm TIR. · GT1 Camaro 1993-2002 classification updated; 2010- model separately classified. · 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. · GT2/3 Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi 4G93, QR25DE/DD, QE25DE/DD Direct Injection now permitted per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E. · Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO(1) and GT3 added to GT1-ST at 3000 and 3100 lbs minimum weight respectively. · GT1 Trick Flow Specialties Ultra 18 Degree GM Cylinder Head Part #TFS-3181T001-CO1 allowed. · GTL spec lines moved to contiguous position with GT2 and GT3; GTA category and spec lines renumbered and moved behind GTL. · Fields Cardinal V8 classified in GT1 with Ford V8 engine, 4.9L displacement, 2100 lbs minimum weight. · GT1 Mercedes AMG GT3 16-19 preparation wording changed to per FIA GT3 homologation. · GT1 sequential transmission weight penalty reduced from 50 to 25 lbs. · GT1-ST Porsche 992 GT3 Cup classified with 3997cc displacement, 2950 lbs minimum weight. · GT2 TA2 and GTA throttle body part numbers updated to GM 90mm electronic #12570790 or Edelbrock 90mm mechanical #33869 or #3870. · GT1 Trans Am bodywork weight penalty reduced from 100 lbs to 75 lbs. · GT1 Chevrolet RO7, Ford FR9, and Dodge R7 weight penalties reduced from 50 to 25 lbs. · GT taillights may now be original style or a panel graphic with functioning red LED brake lamps; wording change only. · GT1 TransAm bodywork allowed with 100 lb. weight penalty. · Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 classified in GT1 at 3050 lbs with 40mm restrictors, prepared per FIA GT3 homologation. · GT1 wheels: 18-inch tyres get wider rear allowance, from 13 to 14 MAX inches. · GT1 allows 17-inch wheels newly; 18-inch wheels require 50 lb penalty; maximum widths 12 front/13 rear, or 13/14 for 18-inch. · 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. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX now permit turbocharging/supercharging if listed on spec line. · GT1 adds Trans Am spec engines: Chevrolet R07, Ford FR9, Dodge R7, each with 50 lbs. weight penalty. · 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. · GT1 Gurney flap wicker clarification: terminology standardized from lips/tabs/wicker to flaps throughout specifications. · GT classes clarify Gurney flap wording, replacing wickerbill/tab terminology with flap; specifications unchanged. · GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, GTX may omit windshield clips if factory glass is bonded per original specifications. · GT2/ST Ford 5.0L Coyote 3rd Gen OEM added at 3200 lbs with Boss intake manifold permitted. · Factory Five Type 65 Coupe R with Ford 302/351 or 5.0/5.2L NA added to GTX-MISC at 2600 lbs. · GT1 sequential shifting transmission weight penalty reduced from 75 to 50 lbs. · GT1 non-18-inch-wheel cars now get 18-inch wheels with 50 lb penalty, down from 100 lb. · GT1 Spec Lines allows 5 Star NASCAR Camaro 2018+ body for General Motors Corporation. · GT1 Porsche 944/968 classified: 2981cc twin turbo, 2585 lbs minimum weight. · GT1 allows Trans Am rear wing, 12" chord, 72" span, 1/2" wicker, 100 sq in endplates, no weight penalty. · 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. · 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. · 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 GT1" is the class's best as a share of GT1'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 GT1'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.