I see the numbers and I get it. But I still say it's not the siize of your equipment, but how you use it. Now I know someone with particularly Big equipment (like JP) might have an advantage, and someone with particularly Small equipment (like Hugo, just ask the bliss stick chick) might have quite the disadvantage. But for the most part it's about having fun and using your equipment best you can, and as much as you can.
(I'm sorry, was this about the race?)
PS, how many Balls do you hav under your belt, this will be my third.