I feel like teams used to do it somewhat....but the winners are still going to win, might have just been a little closer otherwise.
And I have passed MANY people in the warthog section over the years, never had an issue. Pull up behind someone...usually they hear you....give them 10 seconds or so...usually they will ask if you want to pass. Nobody enjoys having someone riding their wheel. If I know them I will say hi and exchange pleasantries.....then I will tell them what side im passing on. And I hate even attempting to get holeshots and like to sit in the back for the first 10 min.
In a situation like @jShort is talking about...where perhaps the people in front of you are not just easy passes....they are moving only slightly slower than what you would want to be going....meantime the leader is pulling away. Well I know im now resting and saving juice, the leader is in full burn.....Im ok with hanging out for a few minutes, then putting out a big burst where I know the terrain favors the more rested person.....such as warthog ending, otterslide climb beginning.....If you are faster than the leader, in 90-120mins, it will shake out and you will end up where you belong.
