"I was told the same thing at last years NOOD race. I could come and play and start with the Tigers, but would not be scored with them. I was then told they were waiting for someone to show up with a Wildcat and then they would decide policy. Did not make me want to go out and be the first, only to find there would be no actual racing."

From your quote it appears you are talking about a NOOD event. Seattle NOOD? That was an F18 event, though there are mostly Tigers in the Seattle area so that is who showed up. Bring your boat, race your boat, everyone will welcome you! What kind of boat do you have?