I did not know it was possible to request a 5-4 upgrade without having done 10 mass starts. Some members are saying they upgraded with seven races etc... how is this possible? I thought the only criteria for the upgrade was doing 10 races. I currently am a 5 and my results are 3, 11, DNF (flat tire) and first. Once I have raced 7 or 8 times is it worth it asking for the upgrade? Or should I wait until I do 10 races?