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Re: Most Competitive Regional
It's the simple fact that the Midwest just has more opportunities for teams to be created or started - there are more resources. I am in no way trying to slam other teams in "non-Midwest regions", but I feel that the average level of competition is greater in the Midwest. The past three years, we had Beatty (from Indiana) win the national twice along with last year's winners which were:
111 (from Illinois)
469 (from Michigan)
65 (from Michigan)

Its my opinion that there is a greater CONCENTRATION of competitive teams in the Midwest, but counter if you feel I am wrong! I am certainly biased because I am from Michigan and have only been to Michgan/Ohio regionals and Nationals for the past three years.
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Engineering Inspiration Award - Western Michigan Regional (2004)
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General Motors Industrial Design Award - Great Lakes Regional (2002)
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