Thanks guys... seriously most fun I've ever had. Ever.
And just for some background, the rookie race is an LRRS formality, basically you need to ride 3 laps without crashing and you're officially a 'racer'. Doesn't count for anything, no points, doesn't affect index, nothing.
But it's always heavily spectated because they tend to be funny. I held up that tradition
Plus, since I was holding the bike up with one foot, the wheelie went up to the side and my legs flailed everywhere... hilarious. And there are glorious pictures.

Gimme a minute