You won't be short of experiences whichever way you play it. I'd stick to your strengths and try to race it the quickest way you can. Anything else and I think people should go touring instead. They'll enjoy it more and free up a space for somebody else who wants to race it.
Yes but as long as you keep the "human sacrifices" i.e., people who are completely out of their depth (ref; Barkley Marathons). For entertainment purposes.
You won't be short of experiences whichever way you play it. I'd stick to your strengths and try to race it the quickest way you can. Anything else and I think people should go touring instead. They'll enjoy it more and free up a space for somebody else who wants to race it.