Well, I wasn't there (had family things to attend to today), but I spoke with Lee before the race, and we discussed whether to cancel, postpone, or alter the event due to the low turnout. We felt it would be unfair to the teams who did commit to cancel or postpone the event, but we felt that with only seven teams the original format was a bit inappropriate. So we decided on the alternate format.
Around this time I had to go, but as I understand it Lee informed the teams on the server several times re: the change of plans, and it looks like most got the memo. I'm sorry that spdo didn't, and I'm sorry we wasted your time. We've always had good relations with you guys and it obviously wasn't our intent to waste your time. It was a simple mixup in the confusion over what to do.
See you guys on the track in IGTC.