[gsensel]

Yes it is in the bitter end a competition, but it is about much more than winning. It is about learning science and technology, and developing a group in to a team that can work and have fun together. For one team to refuse to help another because they are "rivals" is wrong. (at least in the pits on the playing field it may be different) In 2001 when Beatty Hammond (team 71) beat us and went on to win, sure I was disappointed that my team couldn't have that glory again, but still I was happy for them that they found a way to play the game so elegantly. Also earlier in the year we were in the same hotel, and happened to have a joining room, my door was open until probably 2-3 in the morning talking to them and having a good time with other participants.