[pfreivald]

No worries.

On another note, I think it would be a huge mistake to try to design a robot that is going to maintain traction all the time -- because it won't, especially when it gets hit by high-speed *other* robots. It would be much better to *know* that you are going to slide, and then try to figure out how you can use this to your advantage in controlling your bot. Driver practice will be paramount.

Someone suggested finding a video game (I think it was MarioKart(?), although I am sure there are others) that involve driving on slippery surfaces, just to get used to the general idea of how things handle.

Patrick