I endorse what Racer Rog says-that given a choice, people will line up where they feel most comfortable. HRSCC usually do this at their December Taupo meeting and from my experiece it works very well. Even the Historic Formula Fords that have some fiercely competitive drivers have used it successfully. We've all heard the expression "When the flag drps the bullshit stops". With this system, if someone puts himself on pole, there are heaps of drivers who will try and knock him off his perch. At the end of the race you will find out how accurate people's opinion of their ability really was.