WhatClassAmIAutocross Classing Guide

SCCA® Solo classing — unofficial guide

What autocross class is a Datsun 280ZX (non-turbo)?

ESStreetCSTStreet TouringFPPrepared

A stock 1979–1983 Datsun 280ZX (non-turbo) runs in ES (Street) under the 2026 SCCA Solo Rules. Built to Street Touring allowances (within CST tire and wheel limits), it runs CST.

Class by preparation level

Stock (Street)ES
Street TouringCST
Street Prepared
Street ModifiedSSM
PreparedFP

A “—” means the car isn’t listed at that level; a build lands in the least-prepared category its modifications allow.

Also eligible for

XA/XBXtreme StreetXPX Prepared (open)

From the 2026 rulebook (Appendix A)

Street: '280ZX (non-turbo)' = ES (years approximate). ST: '280ZX (non-turbo)' = CST. P: '280ZX (incl. 2+2) (1979-83)' = FP.

Unofficial guidance verified against the 2026 SCCA® Solo® Rules — always confirm against the current rulebook before competing. Classing data cites the exact Appendix A wording it relies on. Spot an error? Report it on GitHub.