To be just a little fair here, the SSA rules committee did offer a Grand Prix option in regional rules that would have made it every bit Sean's "real race." (Last start time). With absolutely zero interest after a few years, in the name of simplification, the RC pulled it. If it is so great to have "real races," even for beginners, it's a bit curious that absolutely nobody ever tried it. Perhaps nobody reads the rules. Anyway, if Sean has sparked interest, I would guess the RC would be open to allowing it again.

John Cochrane