Originally Posted by
MDcatV
OK - all Cat 5 racers, here's the deal. As a Cat 5, your results mean nothing, they count for nothing, 1st = DFL = DNF, all = same thing in the scheme of upgrading. Using this information, there is absolutely no reason to subject yourself to the slinky conditions described, you should be attacking or planning your next attack, always, with no fear of being dropped, lapped, or otherwise cooked OTB. Why, because 1st = DFL = DNF. Race with this mindset and it'll pay dividends when you move up in the categories, you'll be more fit, more confident, and have had more fun.
On behalf of Cat 5s everywhere, I respectfully disagree. They give out medals for a reason.