Hey RG. Reliability format is pretty straightforward. Like a regular restart enduro, everyone starts the race on their row. So, the start is the same as any enduro. Now, once you check out of a test, the difference is you can start the next test whenever you want. You do not have have to wait until your minute to check in and go. Here is an example that shows the difference: You finish test 1 in a regular restart enduro and they give you 20 minutes of free time. That causes a crowd at the next check in as everyone lines back up and then checks back into the next test on their exact minute.
In Reliability format, you can check in and start the next test no matter how early you are to the next check in. No waiting around until your minute comes up.
Some like this format, some don't. It doesn't bother me either way. The advantages I have seen is that traffic overall is not as bad. You do not have to line up and pass the same riders again and again in every test. I think I am starting on row 25, so I will be in with all the AA guys. In my case, once those guys pass me I will not see them again, so it is an advantage to both of us.
I hope you make it. Send me a text if you do, or shoot me a message here. The boys and I would love to see you.