First off I can understand how frustrating it is to read some of this stuff, but come on guys, insulting someones intelligence in open forums is rude. If you want to make friendly suggestions do it in a pm. I mean damn........do we not have anything else better to point out?
Dreaux, by all means run the sportsman or intermediate class at that event unless you feel you should not. Besides after the first round if you think you should be in a higher class I am sure the RD will bump you up if you request.