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Originally Posted by MikeE
If you see something that is questionable (or clearly illegal) like this, please tell an Inspector, preferably the Lead Robot Inspector for your division. This is especially important if the issue might have safety implications.
I understand that it seems like "informing" but it's in everyone's interests to have a safe and fair competition.
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Them using a van door motor was not unsafe and certainly did not give them a performance advantage ( they were pretty much uncompetitive). It just bothers me that at an event that is supposed to be the Championship even with theoretically the best teams there are still plenty of teams who cannot play the game or who come in with blatantly illegal motors. Perhaps FIRST should start considering making Champs more of an elite event, although I certainly won't hold my breathe for that to happen.
Along the same lines, consistent inspection would be a nice thing. I understand the desire of many inspectors to not keep teams from playing but it leads to some very questionable things allowed through. It doesn't help my confidence in the program either knowing that if you're not one of the better teams you can slide by.