Thank you so much for the comment, I do appreciate you taking your time to share your thoughts!
Yes, that's a perfect summary of the scoring system! In a way, it works like Ark Nova's action selection system. You are correct, unless it's a 6 player game with landmarks and promoted hirelings (a wild idea), the higher spots of the track will remain empty.
Thanks again for your kind words, much appreciated! I'll make sure to check out your entry as soon as I find the time.