EVERYONE wants to race. If you get dropped... just ride at ur own pace because if you do the "fun ride" *cough NDSU cough* its like a 75 mile (or whatever distance) ITT.
Use this race to build experience. I have also spoken with Larry a number of times and at least last year, he counted this race towards a cat 4 upgrade. Its decent experience. Go... ride with the peloton. Ask Mario... he'll tell you.