Confused on some rules about hurtling here

[Ghandric]

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Alright just a few questions about the hurtling here and also just another question about the FIRST Forums.

Can anyone post onto the forum at http://forums.usfirst.org/ called: "2008 Q&A - FIRST Overdrive"? I have seen a few posts show up but within a minute they dissapear. Also..

1. Can we hit the overpass bar and if we do is it a penalty?
2. Is the arm allowed to go over the finish line while hurtling? (is it a penalty or against the rules?)

[jgannon]

1. Can we hit the overpass bar and if we do is it a penalty?
There is no rule prohibiting touching the overpass. There is a rule prohibiting damage to the field elements. So, it depends on how hard you're hitting it.
2. Is the arm allowed to go over the finish line while hurtling? (is it a penalty or against the rules?)
Team Update #1 clarified this rule to some extent.

[Ghandric]

There is no rule prohibiting touching the overpass. There is a rule prohibiting damage to the field elements. So, it depends on how hard you're hitting it.

Team Update #1 clarified this rule to some extent.

Thank you so very much for the help. I really appreciate it. Best of luck to your team in the competition. ^.=.^ :)