[EricH]

You guys are referencing fig. 8-2. I don't have a problem with that, except that I have 2.

1) The GDC has repeatedly said that the pictures in the rules are there merely for reference.

2) The figure has the right corners, but it also has bumpers on both sides of the corners, except right at the trailer hitch.

I think the question should read something like, "During the design process, we came up with a solution that we believe meets the intent of the bumper rules, but we would like to clarify that it meets the letter of the rules. [picture if necessary] We have an angled end such that every angle is an exterior corner and meets the bumper perimeter requirements. However, with the mounting of the trailer hitch, we can no longer put a 6" section of bumper between the hitch and the nearest exterior corner of the robot. We have confirmed that the trailer impacts bumper to bumper before the tongue hits. We think we won't need bumpers, but would like to confirm. If this design is not legal, we will change our design as necessary."

I would imagine that the GDC would either say, "we cannot comment on specific designs" or "This design does not meet <R08-X> and will not be legal."