BoP Lab / Buttonwillow Raceway Park

SM vs FC pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park

Quickest here: SM 2:00.831 William Wallis, Cal Club 2025 qualifying · FC 1:45.137 Robert Armington, Cal Club 2026 qualifying

Lap times% of SM

SMFCsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower

SMFCsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of SM's at the same event (the reference class, changeable above); 100% is level, higher is quicker

	Event	SM			FC
	Event	Qual best	Race best	Trap	Qual best	Race best	Trap	vs SM	% of SM
	Cal Club 2026 CALCL262026-02-21	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%)	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%)	-17.172squal -16.255s	86.0%qual 86.6%
5 rule changes (SM: 3, FC: 2)1 weight · 4 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. · 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. · SM cars limited to one set of Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 per Super Tour event weekend for dry sessions.showhide 2026-01-01 FC F2000 MZR Spec Line Clarity/Revision Requested #38927wordingneutralFC 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. 2025-06-01 SM SMX Data Submission - Penalties #38248wordingneutralSMX drivers must submit data acquisition files on time or face suspension and $250 fine. 2025-06-01 SM Committee) SMX Penaly Clarification updated language #38337wordingneutralSMX penalty language clarified: level 1 and 3 infractions may carry $1,000 fine; level 2 and 4 may carry $500 fine. 2025-05-01 SM Clarify Tire Marking Regs #38005wordingneutralSM cars limited to one set of Hoosier SM 7.5 P205/50/ZR17 per Super Tour event weekend for dry sessions.
	Cal Club 2025 CALCL252025-02-22	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	1:50.067Paul MacFarlane · only car	1:48.522Paul MacFarlane · only car	114.4Paul MacFarlane	-13.128squal -10.764s	89.2%qual 91.1%
33 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2025 (from 2019)5 weight · 2 cars added · 1 engine · 1 suspension & brakes · 1 tyres & wheels · 23 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. · 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. · 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. · 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. · 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. · FC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. · SM rear brake calipers may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt to prevent pin failure. · 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. · 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. · 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.showhide 2024-12-01 SM E&O SMX Regs 9.1.7.1.D.5.u-.w #37070wordingneutralSMX 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 SM SMX Camera Rule Correction #36496wordingneutralSMX Spec MX-5 camera requirement wording changed; non-functioning recorder now grounds for penalty or disqualification. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) AIM ECU Protocol #36556wordingneutralSMX Spec MX-5 must run latest AIM Data Logger Spec MX-5 ECU Protocol; wording clarification for technical compliance. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) OE versus OEM Definitons #36608wordingneutralSMX Mazda Miata OE versus OEM definitions clarified in GCR Section 9.1.7.1. 2024-09-01 SM Committee) Shifter Bushing #36611wordingneutralSM and SMX shifter bushing rules clarified: alternate bushing at shift lever bottom now allowed. 2024-04-01 FC Four Pot Calipers #35481cars addedneutralFC 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 #34890engineneutralF600 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 #34274wordingneutralFC 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 addedneutralUSF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added as spec line car in FC; removed from FX. 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. 2023-01-01 SM BOP for NB1 and NB2 #32309weightslowerSM Mazda MX-5 Miata 01-05 weight increases to 2450 lbs, or 2465 with alternate bore. 2022-07-01 FC Add Specification to Performance Electronics ECU for Ford Zetec #32761wordingneutralFC Ford Zetec Performance Electronics ECU model renamed PE-3 to PE3-8400; Monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50. 2022-04-01 SM Update GCR Section 9.1.7.3.A.1. #32217wordingneutralSM Majors must run authorized Penske shock and mount; Regional competitors' requirement eligibility clarified. 2022-01-01 FC Clean up Chassis/Frame section #31867wordingneutralFC 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 #31554wordingneutralFC 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 #31426wordingneutralFC composite anti-intrusion panels of non-uniform thickness limited to eight fasteners per side. 2021-11-01 FC Clarify tire marking requirements #31455wordingneutralFC tire marking rules clarified: competitor responsible for declaring, marking, and logging tires with Tech before qualifying or race. 2021-04-01 SM Updates - Obsolete Parts & BOP Parts #30438wordingneutralSM adds procedures for testing obsolete part replacements and BOP updates in sanctioned events with CRB approval. 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 #29475wordingneutralFC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required. 2020-10-01 SM Radiator E&O Clarifications #29294wordingneutralSM 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. 2020-08-01 FC Request for weight adjustments to equalize FC competition. #28888weightslowerFC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. 2020-08-01 SM Modifications to prevent failures of Rear Brake Caliper Pin #28953suspension & brakesneutralSM rear brake calipers may use single bracket under upper retaining bolt to prevent pin failure. 2019-12-01 FC Request for Better Zetec Connecting Rods #27710wordingneutralFC Zetec connecting rods now allow Eagle #CRS5483F3D in addition to original Ford. 2019-12-01 FC Add Alternate Piston #27795wordingneutralFC adds Mahle #930169439 piston as alternate option to existing Ford, Sealed Power, and United Engine choices. 2019-05-01 FC E&O Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod #26659wordingneutralFC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams. 2019-03-01 SM Request to allow aftermarket fuel filters. #26370wordingneutralSM fuel pump and filter must be Mazda or OEM Equivalent part. 2019-02-01 SM Request 99-00 replacement Wire harnesses #25602wordingneutralSM 1999-2000 model year cars may use replacement Mazda ECU and injector harnesses, unmodified. 2019-02-01 SM Organize and Clarify 9.1.7.C.1.o. #25913wordingneutralSM electrical rules reorganized and clarified; alternator external regulation now prohibited except via OEM ECU/kill switch. 2019-02-01 SM Strike Tire Tread Language #26123wordingneutralSM removes tire tread protrusion beyond fender opening requirement from GCR 9.1.7.C.5. 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 SM" is the class's best as a share of SM'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 SM'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.