Just presenting facts as they were related to me, but a mid-to-top “I” rider with N2 that Monday was told he was going to be put in E2. He had a new bike, so did not have his E3 sticker. Funny thing is that when he did ride with Evolve in the past 2 years, it was in E3 because obviously they bumped him. He just figured that would be in their system.
This was explained extensively to reg guy, but he was adamant and showed him his name in the system. Then stated that N2’s “I” is equivalent to their E2.
Said rider decided not to press, and since it was a new-to-him bike, made the best of it and used his E2 time to get familiar with the bike.
Not sure if this is a glitch in the system in regards to how things transfer over. Hey, it happens. If so, I hope it’s rectified soon.
I have my own story regarding trying to (and eventually) getting bumped to the group that was running my skill level. I definitely respect not bumping people who have higher expectations of themselves than the reality. I just wouldn’t want any good rider becoming resentful of any organization because of an unfounded placement in a group or a glitch. It can really put a damper on someone’s day
That being said, no one organization can be perfect in every regard every event. We all do the best we can with what we have.