BoP Lab / Buttonwillow Raceway Park
SRF3 vs STL vs FA pace at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Quickest here: SRF3 1:50.233 Caleb Shrader, Cal Club 2025 qualifying · STL 1:54.845 Gavin Wardle, Cal Club 2026 race · FA 1:14.588 Greg Labadie, Cal Club 2023 qualifying
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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%) | 1:57.526Jared Korth · fastest of 10 · top 5 within 1.2s+2.563s (+2.23%) | 1:54.845Gavin Wardle · fastest of 11 · top 5 within 4.7s-0.837s (-0.72%) | 136.6Bryce Johnson+26.2 mph (+23.7%) | +2.775squal +6.613s | 102.5%qual 106.0% | 1:35.792Greg Labadie · only car-3.750s (-3.77%) | 1:37.275Greg Labadie · only car-2.623s (-2.63%) | 163.8Greg Labadie+36.4 mph (+28.6%) | -14.795squal -15.121s | 86.8%qual 86.4% | ||
14 rule changes (SRF3: 4, STL: 3, FA: 7)2 induction · 2 weight · 1 aero · 1 cars added · 1 engine · 1 tyres & wheels · 5 wording · 1 other · FA Pro Mazda: lower intake manifold now unrestricted, throttle body raised to 80mm, wing height must not exceed 99cm, bodywork width must not exceed 132cm. · FA MZR gains alternate Noor P/N 0088-8-00 intake manifold with AT Power runners as option to Elan or Mazda Speed Elite. · FA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine loses maximum compression ratio 14.5:1 limit. · FA Formula 1000 allows carbon fiber external panels, forward-facing gaps, raises floor to 125mm, adds eight 75×125mm rub blocks, expands diffuser to 110cm with 75mm radius transitions. · STL minimum weights increase across all classes, 1300 cc gains 195 lbs to 1950, up to 1850 cc at 2500. · FA class adds USF Pro 2000 car eligibility for Formula Atlantic racing. · 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. · STL/STU Lotus weight reduced: Evora GT4 to 2700 lbs, Elise Cup R to 2250 lbs, Elise/Exige SC to 2450-2550 lbs. · FA Ligier JS F3 front tires may be Hoosier 43363 240/580R13 MS, rear 43368 300/590R13 MS. · STL Mazda MX5 Challenge minimum weight now references GCR 9.1.7.1 instead of 2500 lbs; spec components removed, only alternative tires allowed. · 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. · FA Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) spec notes clarified: engine sealed, manual compliance required, tire choice unrestricted, no alterations except repairs.show
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| Cal Club 2025 CALCL252025-02-22 | 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 | 1:54.963Nick Leverone · fastest of 16 · top 5 within 3.3s | 1:55.682Nick Leverone · fastest of 17 · top 5 within 2.6s | 110.4Ryan Gutile | +4.857squal +4.730s | 104.4%qual 104.3% | 1:39.542Greg Labadie · only car+24.954s (+33.46%) | 1:39.898Greg Labadie · only car | 127.4Greg Labadie | -10.927squal -10.691s | 90.1%qual 90.3% | ||
24 rule changes (SRF3: 14, STL: 6, FA: 4)4 tyres & wheels · 2 cars added · 2 induction · 2 suspension & brakes · 1 aero · 1 engine · 1 weight · 10 wording · 1 other · FA adds Tatuus F.3 T-318 or FR-19 as spec line car in Table 2 for Formula Regional European Championship. · STL/STU: 90-05 Mazda Miata alternate front wheel hubs moved from General to specific part approval. · 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. · 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. · STL and STU power steering rules clarified to permit electric-assisted and hydraulic-assisted steering systems. · STL Acura/Honda B-series and Mazda MZR restrictors reduced 2mm; minimum weights down 25–75 lbs for 1900–2000cc engines. · STL Mazda 12A must keep 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves, no longer allowed removal or disabling. · 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. · STL Mazda RX-7 12A (79-85) now allows auto-type 2 bbl with 42mm choke(s) on dual-y manifold as alternate to stock Nikki 4 bbl. · SRF radiator rule clarified: P/N 480466 replaceable with Automotive P/N 1R698, CU698 or manufacturer equivalent with documentation. · FA Pro Formula Mazda front wheels widen to 10 in. max; rear wheels narrow to 14 in. min. · SRF Hoosier wet front tire updated to P/N 46100 P185/60R13 H20 or W2. · STL ITA/ITS RX7 and 1985+ ITA/ITS/ITB/ITC vehicles clarified to conform to section 9.1.4.2 tire specifications. · FA Pro Formula Mazda maximum bodywork width behind front wheels increases to 51.97 inches. · FA MSR Formula Mazda FMzR added to Table 2 classification. · 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.show
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| Cal Club 2023 CALCL232023-02-24 | 1:14.588Greg Labadie · only car | ||||||||||||||
117 earlier rule changes on record, in force before Cal Club 2023 (from 2019)15 induction · 13 cars added · 9 weight · 7 engine · 4 tyres & wheels · 3 suspension & brakes · 2 aero · 1 removed · 63 wording · FA BDA engine displacement specification line added to Table 1, effective 2023-01-01. · STL Spec MX5 clutch, wheels, and tyres specified: ACT 0000-02-5004-G6, 17x8 wheels, Toyo RR and RA1 235-40-17. · Formula Renault 2.0 (10-17) reclassified from FX to FA; weight reduced to 1280 lbs, restrictor removed. · FA Swift 016 2.3L restrictor increases from 31mm to 32mm SIR; minimum weight drops 30 lbs to 1420. · Pro Formula Mazda allows street or bridge port, unrestricted apex seals, 70mm throttle body, 99cm wing height max, 132cm bodywork width max. · 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. · FA Ligier JS F3 must comply with Formula Regional Americas rules instead of FIA Formula 3 Regional Technical Regulations. · FA sealed engines must undergo full inspection; competitor pays reassembly and resealing costs. · FA Formula Lites FL15 and FR Americas Ligier JS F3 engine sealing requirements clarified to reference respective series technical regulations. · FA transmission rule clarified: transverse shafts prohibited except final drive and motorcycle gearbox in Formula 1000. · FA Swift 016 2.5 liter aero spec now references 2.3 liter notes instead of N notes. · FA Pro Formula Mazda now allows street port or bridge port, previously porting was prohibited. · STU normally aspirated engines: minimum weights reduced up to 310 lbs; single throttle body weight reduction removed. · STL and STU Improved Touring vehicles must conform to 9.1.4 Tires & Wheels requirements. · FA adds Honda K20Z3 2.0L engine spec at 1350 lbs minimum and Mazda MZR 2.0L spec at 1300 lbs minimum to Table 1. · STL and STU piston engines clarified: intake manifold and cylinder head porting remains free. · STL Mazda Renesis flat plate restrictor increases from 55mm to 60mm. · STL Mazda RX-7 12A 79-85 clarifies carburetor, emissions, and water jacket modification rules. · SRF front wet tire changes from P185/60R13 H20 to P185/65R13 W2; SRF3 adds mandatory G301048 restrictor plate Jan. 1, 2022. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 spec line removes redundant '2.0' designation; Honda Civic K20Z3 spec line unchanged. · STL Spec MX-5 removes redundant specification line; no performance change. · FA Toyota 1800 moves from Table 1 to Table 2 (Spec Line Cars). · FA Swift 016 Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec wheel width specification clarified: front 10, rear 14 minimum and 15 maximum. · 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. · FA rule wording clarified: Table 1 for purpose-built and ex-pro cars, Table 2 for spec line cars with exceptions noted. · FA Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec 2296cc and 2500cc moved from Table 1 to Table 2. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 and Honda Civic K20Z3 remove sequential designation from 5-speed transmission spec. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 limited to Ralt RT40, RT41, Swift 008, 014 chassis; Honda Civic K20Z3 removes Swift 016 chassis. · SRF3 alternator pulley restricted to P/N G902130 or G902130A, 12oz minimum weight. · STL Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 1984cc classified with turbocharger removal required, meeting all other STL specs. · FA Swift 016 2.3 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. · FA Swift 016 2.5 liter engine name corrected to Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec. · FA removes four spec lines and replaces Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR with Honda B16 at 1615cc, 1175 lbs minimum. · STL Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky allowed 4" ride height. · STL Mazda B5 DOHC added to classification with standard STL regulations. · STL Honda B16A JDM restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm. · FA Spec Line C loses 25 lbs to 1175; Line I loses 75 lbs to 1175; Line K gains 15 lbs to 1175. · FA purpose built and ex-Pro Atlantic cars lose 25 lb sequential transmission penalty wording. · FA Ligier JS F3 car name corrected in FR Americas spec line. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR 2500 spec line D wording cleanup: 4-valve becomes 4 valves per cylinder. · FA Honda Civic K20Z3 intake manifold and throttle body assembly now allows AT Power Direct-To-Head 45mm individual throttle bodies as alternative to HPD parts. · ST oil coolers and filters now explicitly allowed to be added or substituted; wording clarifies existing permissions. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR intake restrictor reduced from 32mm to 30mm SIR; Swift 016 2.5 Mazda restrictor reduced from 35mm to 33mm SIR. · FA Toyota 4A-GE engines cleaned up, spec lines A and B engine designations corrected. · FA Ford BD Series max displacement increases from 1600 to 1615 cc, minimum weight stays 1200 lbs. · FA Ford Duratec/Mazda MZR and Honda B16 both now 1615cc max displacement; Honda B16 removes NA requirement. · FA Pro Formula Mazda engine specs moved from Table 1 to Table 2 notes; Renesis Rotary details consolidated. · FA F3 Americas spec line updated effective 2021-03-01; specific changes not legible in provided text. · SRF and SRF3 mandatory identification simplified: removed Ford Performance and Blue Oval decals, kept Hoosier logo placement. · STL GM Ecotec engines now permit any combination within the family, must use 55mm flat plate restrictor. · STL/STU 90-05 Mazda Miata gains approval for Mazda Motorsports Development alternate front wheel hubs. · ST cars may relocate ABS actuation hardware and wiring anywhere in engine compartment. · STL rear wing trailing edge, including end plates and gurney flap, maximum rearward mounting clarified to center of rearmost bodywork. · STL allows OEM gear sets from same manufacturer transmissions with input shaft modifications for fitment. · Formula Lites Crawford FL15 newly classified in FA. · STL RWD strut suspension weight penalty cut to 0.5%, other RWD cut to 2.5%. · STL Honda F20C loses 2% weight penalty, minimum weight reduced by approximately 35 lbs. · STL Honda B16/B17/B18C1 restrictor tightened to 53mm; B18C variants and Mazda MZR to 52mm. · SRF shocks, springs, bump stops sealed; rear springs 412-429 lbs/in P/N 280390 only; previous parts no longer allowed. · ST aero devices and reference areas now include end plates but exclude fasteners protruding over 1/2 inch. · STL and STU clarify weight adjustment calculation order: engine adjustments first, then chassis adjustments. · STL and STU rear wing rules clarify that wicker is a Gurney flap; no performance change. · FA stock engines not given weight adjustment; modified engines now allowed in class. · GT3 and STU add Borg-Warner EFR6258 to approved turbocharger list. · FA engine modifications wording clarified: bore/crankshaft/stroke/flywheel unrestricted if displacement limit met, distributor/transistor ignition allowed without engine modification, compression ratio increasable by machining/gasket chang… · FA transmission rules clarified: no more than five forward speeds and operational reverse gear unless Table 2 notes otherwise. · FA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec Gurney flap wording clarified; terminology and mounting rules unchanged. · SRF3 shock absorber brand restriction removed; all shocks must be sealed by Enterprises. · STL adds 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5 Global Cup at 2000cc, 2450-2550 lbs minimum weight. · STL Mazda MX-5 Club Model 06-15 allows Mazda header part number 0000-06-5407-NC. · STL Honda/Acura B18 non-C gets 54mm restrictor; B18C variants drop B18C1, get 53mm restrictor. · FA Volkswagen 1835cc SOHC removed from Table 1. · FA engine rules clarified: blocks and heads must be OEM unless Tables note exceptions. · 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. · STL Honda B18 restrictor reduced from 54mm to 53mm flat plate; B18C1 added with 54mm restrictor. · FA Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine compression ratio raised to 14.5:1 from 13.5:1. · FA removes Ex-FSV front wheel width 6–8 inches and rear 8–10 inches provisions; all cars use front 10 inches, rear 14–15 inches. · FA Formula 3 engines now allowed through 2017, previously 2008, with 30mm restrictor required. · STU GM Ecotech LNF now allowed with turbo removed or with LE5 head and intake manifold, meeting STL specs. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 54 mm to 53 mm. · STL Mazda MZR restrictor reduced from 55 mm to 53 mm. · FA engine note clarification removes Table E reference, Pro Formula Mazda directed to Table 1. · STL Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge adds approved wheel part numbers 0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL. · Formula 1000 motorcycle-based engine classified into FA, throttle bodies and ECUs unrestricted. · F1000 reclassified into FA with specification changes effective 2020-01-01. · FA Swift 016 2.3L Mazda Duratec restrictor reduced from 33mm to 31mm SIR, making it slower. · SRF rain and brake rule wording updated; supersedes GCR 9.3.32.B.2 effective 1/1/202 through 12/31/2024. · FA wheel dimension rules moved from Bodywork subsection to General section; no specification changes. · FA Mazda MZR 2.0 now limited to Ralt RT40, Ralt RT41, and Swift 014 chassis only. · 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. · FA Honda Civic K20Z3 engines consolidated: three separate base/uprated specs removed, replaced with single unified 1350 lb minimum weight spec for Swift 014/016. · Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge classified in STL with 2000cc displacement and 2500 lbs minimum weight. · FA Swift 014 Mazda MZR 2.0 piston minimum weight reduced from 320g to 280g. · SRF drivers may now use Dash Windscreen Kit P/N 1180103 or P/N 180102. · STU alternate intake manifolds now allowed case-by-case instead of prohibited. · FA Line N minimum weight increases to 1375 lbs. · SRF3 nose assembly must use approved multi-piece design; no modifications allowed except as specified. · STL Acura/Honda B18 except C engine restrictor increases from 53mm to 54mm flat plate. · FA cars must install AIM part #X47KPFSOLO2R0 data box mount for Majors and Runoffs. · 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. · STL and STU ride height measurement clarified: without driver, at rocker panel lowest point, excluding pinch weld. · FA Formula 3 car sequential gearbox weight penalty of 25 lbs removed; minimum weight now 1215 lbs. · STL adds VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781cc, 1 minimum weight, turbo removed permitted. · STL Mazda Renesis minimum weight reduced from 2800 to 2700 lbs. · STL Mazda MX-5 Cup brake pad compound changed to open. · STL adds Acura/Honda B18C1 GSR with 54mm flat plate restrictor and port matching limited to 1 inch. · STL Mazda 12 and 13B now permit port matching; previous ban removed. · FA Swift 014-Mazda MZR 2.0 engine now requires OE block casting #LF95 and specific OE components instead of sealed Elite Engines sourcing. · FA Swift 016 Mazda Duratec 2.3L and 2.5L minimum weight increases from 1420 to 1450 lbs. · STL B18C Type R variants get 54mm flat plate restrictor; B17 also gets 54mm restrictor. · STL Mazda Miata removes maximum displacement limit and adjusts minimum weight.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 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.