It's working for me... I guess? It booted me at 2:45, then five minutes later I got to the character select screen, but my characters took forever to load. Anyway, back in now.
If they insist on having players grab a flag at the end of the powerboard race, then why not extend the range you can grab the flag from to include that entire partially fenced-off area just past the finish line? Or just make that area itself the interactable you have to use to claim your rewards.
I would hit the jefferies tubes/maintenance areas to explore and play with stuff, and maybe try to get into the replicators for some soft pretzels to munch on as I watch the ensuing chaos. Or see if there are any tribbles aboard and set them loose near the replicators. :P:D