SCCA® Solo classing — unofficial guide
What autocross class is a MINI Cooper S (R53)?
GSStreetDSTStreet Touring
A stock 2002–2006 MINI Cooper S (R53) runs in GS (Street) under the 2026 SCCA Solo Rules. Built to Street Touring allowances (within DST tire and wheel limits), it runs DST.
Class by preparation level
| Stock (Street) | GS |
| Street Touring | DST |
| Street Prepared | — |
| Street Modified | SMF |
| Prepared | — |
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 Street
From the 2026 rulebook (Appendix A)
Street: 'Cooper Hardtop & Convertible (S, JCW) (2002-13)' = GS. ST: 'Cooper S & JCW (incl. dealer-installed 2005-06) (2001-06)' = DST; 2007-24 Cooper S = BST.
Other GS cars
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.