P2 vs SMX vs F6 vs FE2 pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Quickest here:P2 1:12.573 Kevin Mitz, Cal Club 2023 qualifying · SMX 1:56.431 Ethan Lampe, Cal Club 2025 qualifying · FE2 1:12.402 Blake Pigeon, Cal Club 2023 qualifying
P2SMXF6FE2solid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
P2SMXF6FE2solid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of P2's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, higher is quicker
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Cal Club 2026 CALCL262026-02-21
1:37.278Tim Day Jr · only car+24.705s (+34.04%)
1:39.758Tim Day Jr · only car
155.4Tim Day Jr
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%)
+18.215squal +19.225s
118.3%qual 119.8%
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%)
+0.495squal +1.987s
100.5%qual 102.0%
6 rule changes (SMX: 4, FE2: 2)6 wording · 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. · 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
FE2 FE & FE2 Bubble Tail #38978wordingwordingFE and FE2 Enterprises must use bubble tail P/N WM138014; FE2 allows only this configuration.
SMX SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248wordingwordingSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine.
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.
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.
SMX SMX Data Submission Timeframe #38039wordingwordingSMX data submission deadline extended from 30 to 60 minutes after each timed session.
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
1:56.431Ethan Lampe · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 1.5s
1:57.417Ethan Lampe · fastest of 15 · top 5 within 1.6s
113.6Ryan Gutile
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
15 rule changes (P2: 10, SMX: 5)2 engine · 1 weight · 12 wording · P2 2000cc Pinto engine car minimum weight set to 1335 lbs. · SMX allows OE instrument cluster relocation for aftermarket dash mounting, with wiring re-routed only; alternate gauges now permitted. · 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. · P2 Spec ECU engine modifications clarified: oil system, ECU, and exhaust unrestricted only. · P2 FIA Group CN spec notes clarified: Series changed to Challenge, documentation requirement moved to online link. · P2 AMAC modified engine range clarified to 2008 and older stock engines only, restrictor 38mm, weight 1025 lbs. · P2 Suzuki GSX-R1000 07/08 engine crankcase may swap to GSX-S1000 16/19 part #11301-04840. · P2 Table 1 corrects engine date ranges and brand specifications for Stock and Modified engines across multiple car models. · P2 side body height requirement clarified: outermost surface between wheel openings must equal front axle centerline height. · P2 closed cockpit single seat cars now prohibited unless specifically allowed in Table 1. · P2 engine table wording updated; redundant effective date language removed. · P2 motorcycle engines: 2011+ Kawasaki restrictor reduced to 34mm, minimum weight raised to 1100 lbs; 2009+ other brands weight raised to 1100 lbs.showhide
P2 2000 cc Pinto Engine Car Weight #37187weightslowerP2 2000cc Pinto engine car minimum weight set to 1335 lbs.
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.
SMX SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingwordingSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement wording changed; non-functioning recorder now grounds for penalty or disqualification.
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.
SMX Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingwordingSMX Mazda Miata OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR Section 9.1.7.1.
SMX Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611wordingwordingSM and SMX shifter bushing rules clarified: alternate bushing at shift lever bottom now allowed.
P2 E&O - Correct FIA Group CN spec line notes #35900wordingwordingP2 FIA Group CN spec notes clarified: Series changed to Challenge, documentation requirement moved to online link.
P2 E&O - Clarify B.1 modified engine range in AMAC spec lines #35225wordingwordingP2 AMAC modified engine range clarified to 2008 and older stock engines only, restrictor 38mm, weight 1025 lbs.
P2 Replacement Engine Crankcase for 07/08 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Engines #35340engineunclearP2 Suzuki GSX-R1000 07/08 engine crankcase may swap to GSX-S1000 16/19 part #11301-04840.
P2 Correct Table 1 for Engine Date Range Specifications #35182wordingwordingP2 Table 1 corrects engine date ranges and brand specifications for Stock and Modified engines across multiple car models.
P2 Clarify minimum side body height requirement #34143wordingwordingP2 side body height requirement clarified: outermost surface between wheel openings must equal front axle centerline height.
P2 Clarify closed cockpit single seat car allowance #34144wordingwordingP2 closed cockpit single seat cars now prohibited unless specifically allowed in Table 1.
P2 Remove redundant effective date language and update engine table #34012wordingwordingP2 engine table wording updated; redundant effective date language removed.
P2 E&O - Correct dimensional equivalents #34038engineslowerP2 motorcycle engines: 2011+ Kawasaki restrictor reduced to 34mm, minimum weight raised to 1100 lbs; 2009+ other brands weight raised to 1100 lbs.
Cal Club 2023 CALCL232023-02-24
1:12.573Kevin Mitz · only car
1:12.402Blake Pigeon · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 1.6s
-0.171s qual
99.8% qual
39 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2023 (from 2019)7 induction · 5 cars added · 5 engine · 3 aero · 2 weight · 16 wording · 1 other · Sebeco NP01-EVO and Elan NP01 Mazda 2.0L MZR added to P2, 1600 lb minimum, no restrictor required. · P2 Radical SR3/SR4/Cup/Club Sport/Pro-Sport/PR6 removes assisted shifting requirement across all spec lines. · P2 chassis rules clarified to allow composite materials in non-fully-composite construction; anti-intrusion panel attachment standardized; Stohr and converted F600 cars added with specific allowances. · Unable to summarize: the change to P2 Engine Table Spec Line B.1 is not detailed in the provided text. · P2 chassis construction rules clarified: fully composite or partially composite requiring composite for mobility allowed; partial composite must roll without composite parts. · P2 classification wording cleaned up in GCR section 9.1.8.C and Contents. · P2 Oldsmobile cam rules clarify aftermarket manufacturer requirements; wording only. · P2 adds Beasley B2 spec line with 1350 lbs, Mazda 12A, 40.5mm venturi, 16.5in wing. · P2 wing specs correct terminology from 'cord' to 'chord' for 16.5in single or dual element wings. · P2 Converted F5 cars reclassified as Converted F500 cars; suspension must comply with F500 requirements, minimum width 55 inches. · P2 motorcycle engines increase to 1505cc max, two-stroke to 1205cc max; automotive engines gain 50 lbs minimum weight to 1350. · P2 Control Area definition narrowed; aerodynamic attachments and vertical structures like turning vanes now prohibited. · P2 Engine Table Spec Line B.1 changed effective 1-1-22, details not provided in excerpt. · P2 Control Area definition clarified: floor extensions and aerodynamic attachments on bottom or top side now explicitly included. · P2 CN Honda K20A-FD2 engine rebuild rules clarified: machining prohibition replaced with specific restrictions on balancing, porting, polishing, valve jobs, cylinder honing. · Converted F5 cars in P2 minimum width reduced to 55 inches from F5 spec. · P2 clarifies minimum body width requirement between front and rear wheels for Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014. · P2 tonneau covers now allowed to meet minimum dimensions; equipment attachment requirements clarified. · P2 multiple chassis models remove effective dates from Table 1 specifications. · P2 engines limited to 4 valves per cylinder maximum across all three spec lines. · P2 adds new spec line for 2-cycle 3-cylinder engine up to 820cc with 10 front and 14-15 rear wheel width. · P2 Honda K20A-FD2 intake restrictor reduced from 55mm to 50mm, making cars faster. · 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. · P2 rear wing requirements clarified: standard wing 6×12 inches, end plates 14-inch square; alternate 110cm width wing 9×18 inches, end plates 14×18 inches. · Elan NP01 classified in P2 Table 1 as Spec Line car with 2000cc displacement and P2 Engine Table restrictor. · P2 Enterprises Sports Racer adds 55mm flat plate intake restrictor Part # WM303013 as alternative to SIR. · P2 Enterprise Sports Racer 2.3L engine now requires SIR or Flat Plate restrictor sized in 0.5mm increments. · P2 fly-by-wire throttle control wording clarified: stock ECUs with drive-by-wire must activate original throttle shaft mechanism. · P2 adds BMW to motorcycle-based engine options in 4-cycle line alongside Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda. · FE and FE2 minimum weight increased to 1270 lbs including driver; spring options and tire warmer ban added. · P2 Honda K20A-FD2 non-composite chassis must use 55mm flat plate intake restrictor at 1500 lbs minimum weight. · P2 motorcycle engines: Stock restrictor 36.5mm to 35mm, modified 37.5mm to 34mm; B.5 restrictor 37.5mm to 33mm. All weights increase 25 lbs. · P2 cars limited to power application on maximum two wheels, effective 2019-07-01. · P2 Enterprise minimum weight increases to 1375 lbs; peak horsepower of sealed ESR engine reduced per CRB specification. · P2 stock engine restrictor shrinks to 35.0mm and weight rises to 1025 lbs; modified engine restrictor to 34.0mm, weight to 1125 lbs; line B.5 restrictor to 33.0mm, weight to 1185 lbs. · P2 Line A.1 restrictor reduced from 40mm to 38mm. · P2 Spec Line cars now allow 1345cc Hayabusa stock engines at 1050 lbs with 30mm restrictor. · P2 Group CN Honda K20A-FD2 55mm restrictor implementation delayed from 1/1/2019 to 3/1/2019. · P2 Honda K20A-FD2 in CN chassis must use stock intake manifold with 64mm throttle body and 55mm restrictor at 1500 lbs minimum weight.showhide
P2 Request to Classify Sebeco NP01 #33378cars addedcars addedSebeco NP01-EVO and Elan NP01 Mazda 2.0L MZR added to P2, 1600 lb minimum, no restrictor required.
P2 Radical spec line clarifications #33485wordingwordingP2 Radical SR3/SR4/Cup/Club Sport/Pro-Sport/PR6 removes assisted shifting requirement across all spec lines.
P2 E&O original class intent #33519wordingwordingP2 chassis rules clarified to allow composite materials in non-fully-composite construction; anti-intrusion panel attachment standardized; Stohr and converted F600 cars added with specific allowances.
P2 Update Engine Table Spec Line B.1 #33608engineunclearUnable to summarize: the change to P2 Engine Table Spec Line B.1 is not detailed in the provided text.
P2 E&O Clarification of Chassis Construction Requirements #32469wordingwordingP2 chassis construction rules clarified: fully composite or partially composite requiring composite for mobility allowed; partial composite must roll without composite parts.
P2 Clean up P2 wording #32525wordingwordingP2 classification wording cleaned up in GCR section 9.1.8.C and Contents.
P2 After Market to Aftermarket #32373wordingwordingP2 Oldsmobile cam rules clarify aftermarket manufacturer requirements; wording only.
P2 Add spec line for Beasley B2 #32147cars addedcars addedP2 adds Beasley B2 spec line with 1350 lbs, Mazda 12A, 40.5mm venturi, 16.5in wing.
P2 E&O Table 1 spec line wing terminology #32148wordingwordingP2 wing specs correct terminology from 'cord' to 'chord' for 16.5in single or dual element wings.
P2 E&O class name #32196wordingwordingP2 Converted F5 cars reclassified as Converted F500 cars; suspension must comply with F500 requirements, minimum width 55 inches.
P2 E&O Engine section #31969enginefasterP2 motorcycle engines increase to 1505cc max, two-stroke to 1205cc max; automotive engines gain 50 lbs minimum weight to 1350.
P2 E&O letter #31539 – Control Area definition #31783aeroslowerP2 Control Area definition narrowed; aerodynamic attachments and vertical structures like turning vanes now prohibited.
P2 BoP adjustment effective 1-1-22 #31538wordingunclearP2 Engine Table Spec Line B.1 changed effective 1-1-22, details not provided in excerpt.
P2 E&O clarification of "Control Area" definition #31539wordingwordingP2 Control Area definition clarified: floor extensions and aerodynamic attachments on bottom or top side now explicitly included.
P2 P2 CN Engine Rebuild Clarification #31000wordingwordingP2 CN Honda K20A-FD2 engine rebuild rules clarified: machining prohibition replaced with specific restrictions on balancing, porting, polishing, valve jobs, cylinder honing.
P2 F5 P2 Conversion #30856aerofasterConverted F5 cars in P2 minimum width reduced to 55 inches from F5 spec.
P2 Clarify minimum body width requirement #30859wordingwordingP2 clarifies minimum body width requirement between front and rear wheels for Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014.
P2 E&O tonneau cover provision in cockpit opening section #30459wordingwordingP2 tonneau covers now allowed to meet minimum dimensions; equipment attachment requirements clarified.
P2 Remove effective dates in Table 1 #30468wordingwordingP2 multiple chassis models remove effective dates from Table 1 specifications.
P2 E&O Maximum Valves Per Cylinder #30560engineengineP2 engines limited to 4 valves per cylinder maximum across all three spec lines.
P2 Add a new spec line for a 2-cycle, 3-cylinder engine up to 820cc #30272cars addedcars addedP2 adds new spec line for 2-cycle 3-cylinder engine up to 820cc with 10 front and 14-15 rear wheel width.
P2 Balance of Performance adjustments effective 01-01-2021 #29822inductionfasterP2 Honda K20A-FD2 intake restrictor reduced from 55mm to 50mm, making cars faster.
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.
P2 E&O clarification of P2 rear wing requirements #29205aeroaeroP2 rear wing requirements clarified: standard wing 6×12 inches, end plates 14-inch square; alternate 110cm width wing 9×18 inches, end plates 14×18 inches.
P2 Classify Elan NP01 in P2 Table 1 #28812cars addedcars addedElan NP01 classified in P2 Table 1 as Spec Line car with 2000cc displacement and P2 Engine Table restrictor.
P2 SCCA Enterprises ESR / P2 engine restrictor testing #28669engineengineP2 Enterprises Sports Racer adds 55mm flat plate intake restrictor Part # WM303013 as alternative to SIR.
P2 Add ESR inlet restrictor #27869inductionslowerP2 Enterprise Sports Racer 2.3L engine now requires SIR or Flat Plate restrictor sized in 0.5mm increments.
P2 Request for Fly by Wire Rule Wording Change #28247wordingwordingP2 fly-by-wire throttle control wording clarified: stock ECUs with drive-by-wire must activate original throttle shaft mechanism.
P2 Request for addition of BMW Engine in P2 Engine Table #27821cars addedcars addedP2 adds BMW to motorcycle-based engine options in 4-cycle line alongside Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda.
FE2 FE / FE2 Update Rules #27624weightslowerFE and FE2 minimum weight increased to 1270 lbs including driver; spring options and tire warmer ban added.
P2 Update Engine Table Line E notes #27414inductionslowerP2 Honda K20A-FD2 non-composite chassis must use 55mm flat plate intake restrictor at 1500 lbs minimum weight.
P2 Update P2 Engine Table spec lines to reflect 3/1/2019 #27254inductionslowerP2 motorcycle engines: Stock restrictor 36.5mm to 35mm, modified 37.5mm to 34mm; B.5 restrictor 37.5mm to 33mm. All weights increase 25 lbs.
P2 E&O Transmissions #27006otherslowerP2 cars limited to power application on maximum two wheels, effective 2019-07-01.
P2 Request to restrict all cars #26246weightslowerP2 Enterprise minimum weight increases to 1375 lbs; peak horsepower of sealed ESR engine reduced per CRB specification.
P2 Change Engine Table Lines B.1 & B.5 #25777inductionslowerP2 stock engine restrictor shrinks to 35.0mm and weight rises to 1025 lbs; modified engine restrictor to 34.0mm, weight to 1125 lbs; line B.5 restrictor to 33.0mm, weight to 1185 lbs.
P2 Change Line A.1 restrictor size #26429inductionslowerP2 Line A.1 restrictor reduced from 40mm to 38mm.
P2 Request to Allow 1345cc Hayabusa Engines for Spec Line P2 Cars #25595enginefasterP2 Spec Line cars now allow 1345cc Hayabusa stock engines at 1050 lbs with 30mm restrictor.
P2 Change CN inlet restrictor implementation date #25816wordingwordingP2 Group CN Honda K20A-FD2 55mm restrictor implementation delayed from 1/1/2019 to 3/1/2019.
P2 Clarify Honda K20A-FD2 parts requirement #25950inductionslowerP2 Honda K20A-FD2 in CN chassis must use stock intake manifold with 64mm throttle body and 55mm restrictor at 1500 lbs minimum weight.
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 P2" is the class's best as a share of P2'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 P2'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.