That's true Alejess. I guess it depends on if you think barrel rolls are an acceptable part of pure line racing. No weapons races, as far as I know, are more a test of a pilot's consistancy and line efficiency - add being able to fly under pressure from a very close opponent. Is a BR more accepted in these types of races? I see them as a big part in time trials and speed laps because to have a top record means you do have to master every aspect of the game and spend a lot of time studying the track etc. I personally see no weapons as a sort of time trial mode. I remember one pilot warning me about no weapon's races with wellington (when I only just started playing WipEout with him) and reffered to them as 'Wellington's Time Trial Mode'. I guess because of this I see BRs as more fitting for no weapon races... and there is the aspect of no weapons to absorb.

Maybe 2 different systems for normal multiplayer races and then no weapons/time trial/speed lap races.

Such a delicate game to try and change without unbalancing other areas.