SRF3 vs FC vs SMX pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Quickest here:SRF3 1:50.233 Caleb Shrader, Cal Club 2025 qualifying · FC 1:11.935 Peter West, Cal Club 2023 qualifying · SMX 1:56.431 Ethan Lampe, Cal Club 2025 qualifying
SRF3FCSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · slower is lower
SRF3FCSMXsolid race · dashed qualifying · each class's best lap as a share of SRF3'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
1:50.913Asad Nikadambaev · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 1.1s+0.680s (+0.62%)
1:52.070Asad Nikadambaev · fastest of 27 · top 5 within 0.8s+1.245s (+1.12%)
138.9Paul Marino+20.7 mph (+17.5%)
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%)
-6.756squal -5.776s
94.0%qual 94.8%
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%)
+5.903squal +5.590s
105.3%qual 105.0%
10 rule changes (SRF3: 4, FC: 2, SMX: 4)1 weight · 8 wording · 1 other · 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. · SRF3 adds HD Oil Cooler P/N G1148500 as alternative to standard cooler P/N G480503. · SRF3 brakes restructured: Hawk Blue 801993 pads, Wilwood 800065 rotors only; adds Girling 880358, Wilwood 880357, Tilton 880360 master cylinders. · 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. · SRF drivers with disabilities may modify seat and controls for safety and comfort with approval and logbook notation. · SRF SADEV-SRF3 6-speed sequential transmission gear ratios wording clarified, effective 2025-04-01.showhide
FC F2000 MZR Spec Line Clarity/Revision Requested #38927wordingwordingFC USF2000 Tube Frame may use Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern as alternative to Hewland JL-200 5-speed sequential.
FC Adjust F2000 Metrik ZF2 weight #39612weight -20 lbsfasterFC F2000 Metrik ZF2 minimum weight reduced to 1220 lbs.
SRF3 Add HD Oil Cooler #38979otherotherSRF3 adds HD Oil Cooler P/N G1148500 as alternative to standard cooler P/N G480503.
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.
SRF3 Driver Safety & Comfort #37966wordingwordingSRF drivers with disabilities may modify seat and controls for safety and comfort with approval and logbook notation.
1:50.233Caleb Shrader · fastest of 33 · top 5 within 0.4s
1:50.825Caleb Shrader · fastest of 32 · top 5 within 0.8s
118.2John Black
1:50.067Paul MacFarlane · only car+38.132s (+53.01%)
1:48.522Paul MacFarlane · only car
114.4Paul MacFarlane
-2.303squal -0.166s
97.9%qual 99.8%
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
+6.592squal +6.198s
105.9%qual 105.6%
25 rule changes (SRF3: 14, FC: 6, SMX: 5)4 tyres & wheels · 2 cars added · 2 suspension & brakes · 2 weight · 1 engine · 13 wording · 1 other · 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. · SRF3 air filter rule removes K&N RC-9160 option, leaving only P/N WM301020 allowed. · SRF brake rotor minimum thickness increases from 12.20mm to 13.25mm, Wilwood vented rotor P/N 800065. · SRF3 Hoosier logo placement changes from four decals to three decals in different locations. · 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. · SRF Hoosier decal requirement reduced from four decals in specific locations to three decals with simpler placement rules. · SRF wet tires: P185/60R13 H20/W2 option removed; P185/65R13 W2 front now required with P205/60R13 W2 rear. · SRF3 alternator pulley minimum weight reduced from 12 oz to 11 oz. · 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. · SRF rain/brake light now requires Super Bright LEDs Inc. P/N PT-STRB-R24 with specific connector and rain light switch. · SRF requires Super Bright LEDs P/N PT-STRB-R24 rain/brake light with strobing capability and specific wiring. · SRF adds brake duct and pedal extension rules, rear shift cable clamp option, camber limit to 5.0°, radiator opening height 3.5" ±0.5", and P2 engine restrictor changes. · SRF radiator rule clarified: P/N 480466 replaceable with Automotive P/N 1R698, CU698 or manufacturer equivalent with documentation. · 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. · SRF Hoosier wet front tire updated to P/N 46100 P185/60R13 H20 or W2. · SRF Hoosier front rain tyre part number changes from 46100 to 46101 P185/65R13 W2. · SRF Renault Alliance solid front rotors banned; restrictor reduced 35mm to 34mm for 2011+ Kawasaki; minimum weight increased to 1100 lbs for 2009+ stock engines. · SRF3 tail sections allowed on SRFs with GEN3 airbox shimming up to 19 mm; alternate dash panel P/N 180100 or 180101 relocated in rules.showhide
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.
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.
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.
SRF3 Update SRF3 Air Filter Rule #36681wordingunclearSRF3 air filter rule removes K&N RC-9160 option, leaving only P/N WM301020 allowed.
SRF3 Hoosier Tire Decal Placement #36739wordingwordingSRF3 Hoosier logo placement changes from four decals to three decals in different locations.
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.
SRF3 Update to Letter 36619 with new Hoosier Contingency Decal Info #36624wordingwordingSRF Hoosier decal requirement reduced from four decals in specific locations to three decals with simpler placement rules.
SRF3 Update Rain Tire Rule and Hoosier Decal Placement #36436tyres & wheelsslowerSRF wet tires: P185/60R13 H20/W2 option removed; P185/65R13 W2 front now required with P205/60R13 W2 rear.
SRF3 SRF3 Alternator Pulley Update In #36095weightfasterSRF3 alternator pulley minimum weight reduced from 12 oz to 11 oz.
FC Four Pot Calipers #35481cars addedcars addedFC adds F2000 Metrik ZF2 with Ford Zetec engine and four-piston Brembo calipers as spec-line car.
FC Please correct omitted punctuation #34890engineengineF600 Rotax 494, 493, 593 engines now require single expansion chamber and pull starter; electric starter optional.
SRF3 Update SRF Rain / Brake Rule #34706wordingwordingSRF rain/brake light now requires Super Bright LEDs Inc. P/N PT-STRB-R24 with specific connector and rain light switch.
SRF3 Update SRF Brake Light Rule v1 #34853wordingwordingSRF requires Super Bright LEDs P/N PT-STRB-R24 rain/brake light with strobing capability and specific wiring.
SRF3 SRF Radiator Rule Update #34805wordingwordingSRF radiator rule clarified: P/N 480466 replaceable with Automotive P/N 1R698, CU698 or manufacturer equivalent with documentation.
FC Review FC Runoffs Tire Marking Rule #34274wordingwordingFC tire marking rule clarified: four dry and wet tires for Regionals, eight each for Runoffs; damaged tire replacement procedures revised.
FC USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L in FC #34329cars addedcars addedUSF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L added as spec line car in FC; removed from FX.
SRF3 Hoosier SRF Wet Front Tire Rule Update #34189tyres & wheelsunclearSRF Hoosier wet front tire updated to P/N 46100 P185/60R13 H20 or W2.
SRF3 Update SRF Front W2 Rain Tire Part Number #34118tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsSRF Hoosier front rain tyre part number changes from 46100 to 46101 P185/65R13 W2.
SRF3 Update SRF Brake Rule #33469suspension & brakesslowerSRF Renault Alliance solid front rotors banned; restrictor reduced 35mm to 34mm for 2011+ Kawasaki; minimum weight increased to 1100 lbs for 2009+ stock engines.
SRF3 Update SRF Bodywork Fitment Rule #33765wordingwordingSRF3 tail sections allowed on SRFs with GEN3 airbox shimming up to 19 mm; alternate dash panel P/N 180100 or 180101 relocated in rules.
Cal Club 2023 CALCL232023-02-24
1:11.935Peter West · fastest of 3 · top 3 within 2.6s
32 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2023 (from 2019)4 weight · 3 suspension & brakes · 3 tyres & wheels · 1 cars added · 1 engine · 20 wording · FC/FF PE3-8400 ECU monitor firmware version reduced from V3.04.50 to V3.04.35. · FC Ford Zetec Performance Electronics ECU model renamed PE-3 to PE3-8400; Monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50. · SRF tire rule wording changed from 'Tires: must be run as delivered' to 'Tires must be run as delivered.' · SRF brake rotor minimum thickness reduced from 13.25 to 12.20mm; seal and air filter rules 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. · SRF front wet tire changes from P185/60R13 H20 to P185/65R13 W2; SRF3 adds mandatory G301048 restrictor plate Jan. 1, 2022. · 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. · SRF wet tyres add Hoosier P185/60R13 W2 front and P205/60R13 W2 rear as alternatives to H20. · SRF adds SADEV-SRF3 6-speed sequential option with final drive 3.20 versus OEM 5-speed 3.85. · SRF seal procedures clarified: unsealed components need CSR inspection and logbook notation instead of engine removal. · SRF3 alternator pulley restricted to P/N G902130 or G902130A, 12oz minimum weight. · FC Pinto engine loses 10 lbs to 1190; Pinto aluminum head loses 10 lbs to 1190; Zetec loses 10 lbs to 1210. · SRF and SRF3 mandatory identification simplified: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, kept Hoosier logo placement. · SRF shocks, springs, bump stops sealed; rear springs 412-429 lbs/in P/N 280390 only; previous parts no longer allowed. · FC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required. · FC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs. · SRF3 shock absorber brand restriction removed; all shocks must be sealed by Enterprises. · SRF3 bump stop now must be SCCA P/N 280407 only, no modifications, optional, max one per shock. · SRF shock absorber bump stop clarified: only SCCA P/N 280407 allowed as delivered, maximum one per shock, effective 05/01/2020. · SRF rain and brake rule wording updated; supersedes GCR 9.3.32.B.2 effective 1/1/202 through 12/31/2024. · 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. · SRF bans tire warmers and cooling methods other than natural air convection or conduction. · SRF front nose weight minimum reduced from 35 to 32 lbs. · SRF3 reclassified as Spec Racer Ford 3 with 1.6L conversion; SRF2 becomes Regional Only Class. · SRF drivers may now use Dash Windscreen Kit P/N 1180103 or P/N 180102. · SRF3 nose assembly must use approved multi-piece design; no modifications allowed except as specified. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams. · SRF3 brakes now allow Hawk Blue 9012 pads P/N 801993 only; shocks simplified to Penske P/N 280396 sealed assembly only, with optional SCCA Enterprises bump rubber P/N 280407 from 05/01/2020. · FC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod assembly minimum weight increases from 555 to 976 grams.showhide
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.
FC Add Specification to Performance Electronics ECU for Ford Zetec #32761wordingwordingFC Ford Zetec Performance Electronics ECU model renamed PE-3 to PE3-8400; Monitor firmware updated to V3.04.50.
SRF3 SRF Tire Rule Update #32614wordingwordingSRF tire rule wording changed from 'Tires: must be run as delivered' to 'Tires must be run as delivered.'
SRF3 Brake, seal, and air filter clarifications #32670suspension & brakesfasterSRF brake rotor minimum thickness reduced from 13.25 to 12.20mm; seal and air filter rules clarified.
FC Clean up Chassis/Frame section #31867wordingwordingFC chassis/frame section reorganized: anti-intrusion panels between main tubes clarified, suspension mounting restrictions strengthened, firewall requirements reworded.
FC Clarify Zetec ECU requirements #31554wordingwordingFC Zetec ECU requirements clarified: Pectel T2 or Performance PE-3 required with specific communications ports and SCCA tune-file/map.
SRF3 Three Updates to SRF Rules #31523tyres & wheelsunclearSRF front wet tire changes from P185/60R13 H20 to P185/65R13 W2; SRF3 adds mandatory G301048 restrictor plate Jan. 1, 2022.
FC Clarify composite anti-intrusion panel language #31426wordingwordingFC composite anti-intrusion panels of non-uniform thickness limited to eight fasteners per side.
FC Clarify tire marking requirements #31455wordingwordingFC tire marking rules clarified: competitor responsible for declaring, marking, and logging tires with Tech before qualifying or race.
SRF3 SRF Wet Tires #30849tyres & wheelstyres & wheelsSRF wet tyres add Hoosier P185/60R13 W2 front and P205/60R13 W2 rear as alternatives to H20.
SRF3 SADEV-SRF3 Transmission #30926cars addedunclearSRF adds SADEV-SRF3 6-speed sequential option with final drive 3.20 versus OEM 5-speed 3.85.
SRF3 SRF Update Maintenance, Repairs and Seals #30961wordingwordingSRF seal procedures clarified: unsealed components need CSR inspection and logbook notation instead of engine removal.
SRF3 SRF3 Alternator Pulley #30684engineslowerSRF3 alternator pulley restricted to P/N G902130 or G902130A, 12oz minimum weight.
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.
SRF3 Mandatory identification: #30223wordingwordingSRF and SRF3 mandatory identification simplified: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, kept Hoosier logo placement.
SRF3 SRF Shocks, Springs and Ride Height. #29688suspension & brakessuspension & brakesSRF shocks, springs, bump stops sealed; rear springs 412-429 lbs/in P/N 280390 only; previous parts no longer allowed.
FC Urgent: SCCA PE3 map unsuitable #29475wordingwordingFC: Pectel T2 and Performance PE-3 ECU maps clarified; SCCA Club or 2013 Pro map required.
FC Request for weight adjustments to equalize FC competition. #28888weightslowerFC Zetec engine minimum weight increases 20 lbs to 1220 lbs.
SRF3 SRF Shocks #28791wordingwordingSRF3 shock absorber brand restriction removed; all shocks must be sealed by Enterprises.
SRF3 Update Bump Stop Rule #28712suspension & brakessuspension & brakesSRF3 bump stop now must be SCCA P/N 280407 only, no modifications, optional, max one per shock.
SRF3 SRF Bump Stop Correction #27019wordingwordingSRF shock absorber bump stop clarified: only SCCA P/N 280407 allowed as delivered, maximum one per shock, effective 05/01/2020.
SRF3 SRF Rain / Brake Rule - BoD approved as follows #34958wordingwordingSRF rain and brake rule wording updated; supersedes GCR 9.3.32.B.2 effective 1/1/202 through 12/31/2024.
FC Request for Better Zetec Connecting Rods #27710wordingwordingFC Zetec connecting rods now allow Eagle #CRS5483F3D in addition to original Ford.
FC Add Alternate Piston #27795wordingwordingFC adds Mahle #930169439 piston as alternate option to existing Ford, Sealed Power, and United Engine choices.
SRF3 SRF Tire Warmer Rule #27622tyres & wheelsslowerSRF bans tire warmers and cooling methods other than natural air convection or conduction.
SRF3 SRF / SRF3 Nose Weight Reduction #27706weightfasterSRF front nose weight minimum reduced from 35 to 32 lbs.
SRF3 SRF / SRF3 Majors & Regional Class Updates #27723wordingwordingSRF3 reclassified as Spec Racer Ford 3 with 1.6L conversion; SRF2 becomes Regional Only Class.
SRF3 SRF Dash Windscreen Kit #27028wordingwordingSRF drivers may now use Dash Windscreen Kit P/N 1180103 or P/N 180102.
SRF3 New SRF Sectional Nose Rule Addition #26914wordingwordingSRF3 nose assembly must use approved multi-piece design; no modifications allowed except as specified.
FC E&O Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod #26659wordingwordingFC Wiseco piston and Crower connecting rod part numbers updated; minimum weight 976 grams.
SRF3 SRF Brakes and Shock Rule Changes #26629wordingwordingSRF3 brakes now allow Hawk Blue 9012 pads P/N 801993 only; shocks simplified to Penske P/N 280396 sealed assembly only, with optional SCCA Enterprises bump rubber P/N 280407 from 05/01/2020.
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 SRF3" is the class's best as a share of SRF3'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 SRF3'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.