Rule G22

[Stu Bloom]

Originally Posted by EricH

I said this last year, but it bears repeating: I don't care what whoever says at Kickoff, if it isn't in the rules, it isn't in the rules. If it isn't in the rules, it isn't a rule. If it's enforced as a rule, EVERY team that gets penalized has grounds for a challenge. And they've only got 1 update to make it a rule/not a rule.

You should be careful stating absolutes regarding the rules. There is usually room for various interpretations.

If there is no rules update that addresses this issue I would suggest asking the question at your driver's meeting. And in this specific case I suspect that it will not matter which SC is played, as long as there is a 1 for 1 relationship. However, please refer to the recent communication sent out by FIRST, which states in NO uncertain terms:

... once the Head Referee has made a decision, the decision is FINAL! FIRST will not overturn any Head Referee decisions...

So, challenge if you must, but I believe FIRSTs position is very clear on that point ...