Brian,

While there is no "requirement" specified for finishing, the interpretation comes down to what "experience" entails.  Simply starting an event, crashing/bowing out/whatever, in lap 2 or 3 miles in isn't really a full race experience.  If an upgrade resume is submitted with DNFs--particularly more than a couple in a 10-race experience list, I'm a bit cautious about granting an upgrade.  At least not without an explanation or expansion of the rider's experience beyond what is initially submitted.  I also consider a bit the timeframe in which these starts/races were conducted.  Theoretically, someone could double up on races every week and apply for a 4 in, maybe, three to four weeks.  While that is laudable and speaks to rider motivation, I'm not sure I'm convinced that rider is still not a beginner.  I'm not likely to deny such an upgrade, particularly if the 10 mass starts are legit and there aren't DNFs, but I would frankly still consider him quite a newbie.  Maybe that's because I've been racing since forever....

Hope this helps,
Tracy

On Apr 23, 2010, Brian Cheung <bdcheung@gmail.com> wrote:

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