SCCA® Solo classing — unofficial guide
What autocross class is a Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7)?
DSStreetBSTStreet TouringSSPStreet Prepared
A stock 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7) runs in DS (Street) under the 2026 SCCA Solo Rules. Built to Street Touring allowances (within BST tire and wheel limits), it runs BST.
Class by preparation level
| Stock (Street) | DS |
| Street Touring | BST |
| Street Prepared | SSP |
| Street Modified | SM |
| 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: 'Golf R (2015-19)' = DS. ST: 'Golf R (Mk7) (2015-19)' = BST; Mk8 (2022-24) also BST. SP: 'Golf R (2015-18)' = SSP.
Other DS 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.