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Originally Posted by GDC
No. The trailer will be positioned with its "back" end (opposite the trailer tongue) flush against the edge of the Arena.
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Originally Posted by Manual
<G10> ROBOT Starting Positions – Prior to the MATCH, each TEAM negotiates within their ALLIANCE to select one of the three LAUNCH PADS of the ALLIANCE. Each ROBOT is then HITCHED to the TRAILER assigned to the selected LAUNCH PAD. The ROBOT and TRAILER are then placed entirely within the LAUNCH PAD, and positioned such that the TRAILER is in contact with the AIRLOCK or guard rail (as appropriate).
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So which is it? The rule seems to indicate that as long as the trailer is touching the wall and the whole assembly is inside the LAUNCH PAD we're good to go. The Q&A qualifies it to say the back corner of the trailer must be touching the wall.
... Imagine NOT being able to count on certain things to stay the same from year to year... It makes you wonder what sort of sick, twisted mind would do such a thing to all those innocent teams out there... - dlavery [more] 
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