[WizenedEE]

You know the excitement of driving for the first time during competition. Are the main drivers really missing out on that much practice to not let a few other people experience it? Or are you too worried about losing off-season matches to not let a few other people try it out?

From my experience, if you let everyone drive during practice but not during any sort of competition, they will just hear "We're only letting you practice because we have to but you're not nearly good enough to ACTUALLY drive." (whether you meant to say it or not!)

Also, think about how much the old drivers actually need practice -- sure, it may be important to get familiar with your robot before competition, but you won't be driving that one during competition, so is it that important?