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Re: Frictional Discrepancies

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Roughing wheel surface by driving on abrasive surfaces is already under discussion in inspection circles. Read R06 very carefully and watch the Q&A and Team Updates for anything that pertains to wheels. Conjecture in these fori is a personal opinion, the GDC is the official, last and final word.
I'm interested in how this comes out because I believe many teams will practice on carpet, tile or concrete floors because they can't afford a full field. This will leave many teams with interesting wear on their wheels when they get to their first regional.

Al, I don't envy the job of yourself or the other head inspectors this year.
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