[Mr.Paulson]

As for having the "best" teams at the state level, I would say that it is no different than in any other sport. Many times teams that are arguably better than others don't make it to the state level due to many reasons, such as having a highly competitive section. Often two of the best teams in the state are in the same section but only one goes on to state, even though they probably could have been 1st and 2nd in the state.

My opinion is that teams need to do well right away and if you don't like the results of the early events, only attend later ones once strategies have been worked out. I don't feel that teams that are able to go to a second regional should be able to take ANY results towards state points (including a Chairman's Award). That would make it the most level playing field.

Fwiw, teams MAY also have had better/worse results at events solely on beneficial/tough qualification schedules, not necessarily due to better performance.

As for date...it is the same day as our school's graduation so our team will have NO seniors in attendance. Luckily our drivers that will be there have some drive experience. Good luck to all who attend!