And, if everyone starts at the same time on a time-limited task, then they will all finish at the same time, so recovering everyone on the runway could be a challenge.

JC: Well, that happens anyway. A good point for high finishes.

I am not a big fan of the GP format. I'm one of the believers that the GP race is won (or lost) at the start.

JC: The IGC format is also won or lost at the start!


The magnitude of the win is masked by the simplified scoring system, so there is no incentive to go faster than just enough to beat second place.


JC: Absolutely. We're talking about changing the start time only, not 1000 point scoring. GP scoring there is also a huge incentive to do whatever it takes to beat the other guy by an inch.



I think GP is best suited as a marketing tool, not a racing tool and that it can and should be used for local contests, but not for National and WGC level competitions.


JC: Yes for the full GP. But we're talking about starting everyone at the same time, and keeping everything else the same. Including, turn area tasks, handicaps, regular start and finish geometry, etc. etc.