dont believe in free pass...i would hate to go through myself on a free pass...
theres always a replacement..when the time runs out just go online to wipeout lobby and grab anyone who isnt already in or has a suspect profile..and say play me now..not as if they gotta set anything up they are playing thr game at the time.

also cant see why it isnt possible to re-enter either if no pilot can be found.
beats a free pass in my opinion. after all they still gotta win the same amount of games...but in reality i could not see this happen as their are many players out their to head hunt and bring in..