Efficient Points

[WhiteBoySwag]

So after looking into how to score points and where we get our game pieces from, I haven't found a viable use for fuel when relaying gears the whole competition would most likely be a much better use of time. I see the place for a fuel shooting robot in an alliance, however, thinking selfishly I do not really see someone individually gaining more out of shooting over relaying gears and then climbing at the end. I was wondering if anyone could confirm or deny my thoughts on this strategy?