A thought for those teams who share a mentor/mentee relationship and will be attending the same regional event - wouldn't it be great if the teams could be placed side-by-side in the pits? Rookie/young teams can always use a hand and it seems to me it would take the mentor/mentee relationship to another level in the pits. The proximity can only enhance the experience for new/young teams.
On a related note, it would be interesting to know how many teams get involved for one year and then drop out. Would this sort of arrangement reduce the tendency for teams to jump in for a year and then leave?
Food for thought - hopefully for the regional planning committees!
What are your thoughts?
Sean