Well we(ASA) have tried these type tasks in the past in the form of Grand Prix where everyone starts at the same time (racehorse) and this year are doing it exclusively in our local contest here in AZ. I also have flown in a couple at SCOH set up by a former ASAer TS1. I like the race style as it relates to flying the same course and at the same time and knowing instantly where you stand in the race. Very exciting.

I remember coming in right behind KM in Houston about a 1/4 mile behind trailing in his water ballast flying a borrowed LS4 dry knowing that I couldn't trade altitude for speed and still make it back as we both were on a marginal glide. You just can't beat better pilots when your handicapping

The only drawback I saw was the race horse start can get a bit hectic if too many planes are in the race. Other than that lots of fun to fly!