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Re: Lessons learned 2005: The positive

Among many other things positive, I thought it was benficial that Aidan posted a "championship ref question" thread in moderated section. I think that should be done in the future as well, and hopefully more people will take advantage of it.
However, though I was told by one ref that all the fields would announce the answers to these questions, we didn't hear any rule announcements or clarifications on Newton. I'm not sure if they went over it in opening ceremonies either, or even fully answering them in the drivers meeting, but it would be helpful to let the audience know the resolutions to the controversial and highly discussed issues.

A few other things:
-The spectator walk in Atlanta was much better than last year, so hopefully the pits can remain in that building.
-The wrap-up party was good, too bad the weather wasn't great.
-Seeing Andy Baker and Paul Copioli duking it out in the jousting balloon, and Paul's feet in the air as he gets bounced out.
-Implementing the driver station barrier in Atlanta. I hope that FIRST will continue to listen to the team suggestions and concerns.
-Allowing Wed nite uncrate to help ease Thurs morning stress. If this is going to be done in future years, let teams know early in the season so they can make travel arrangements accordingly if necessary (though I'm not exactly sure when it came out this year).
-Music at competitions seemed to have more variety than previous years.
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