Between 1st and 2nd runs
Between 1st and 2nd runs
At regionals, we had to talk to the judge a lot to let us measure how far away (distance/off-center) we were from the target. This allows us to make accurate adjustments. Rules say you can bring a measuring device. The judges were not telling any teams how far away they were either after the first run. So I saw teams guessing how to adjust their cars. Anybody have any issues with this? Want to clarify before we go to state.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
I think it depends on the ES like most things like this. Some will announce it to everyone, some won't even show anyone else. I would be prepared to be able to adjust after the second run without knowing the exact distance.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
All the comps I have been to allowed us to measure the distance ourselves after they called us over following the first run. As long as they dont move the position of your vehicle following the run, feel free to take measurements regardless as they will still be accurate. It might be wise to tell your ES that you plan on doing this ahead of time, so that they won't accidentally move it when measuring distance.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
That's weird - I would point to rule 4.e. - It doesn't explicitly say that students are allowed to make measurements, but the wording in 4.e. suggests that it would be legitimate.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
I believe its treated in the same way for other vehicle events, such as electric vehicle. Regardless, I would ask to make sure.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
Well to really get specific - 4.c.ii explicitly grants permission to verify the track dimensions, prior to a run. I think a reasonable ES would allow you to make your own measurements between runs (as part of your allotted time) but it's interesting that the pre-run measurements are noted in the rules while mid-run measurements are not.builder83 wrote:I guess I would wonder why else are measuring devices like a ruler allowed if one cannot use them. This was my argument.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
The last sentence of 4.e could be construed to allow this, although it's rather circumspect.SPP SciO wrote:Well to really get specific - 4.c.ii explicitly grants permission to verify the track dimensions, prior to a run. I think a reasonable ES would allow you to make your own measurements between runs (as part of your allotted time) but it's interesting that the pre-run measurements are noted in the rules while mid-run measurements are not.builder83 wrote:I guess I would wonder why else are measuring devices like a ruler allowed if one cannot use them. This was my argument.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
At all of the competitions I've been to, the ES has given us their official measurement of the distance away from the target, so it hasn't been an issue. In my experience, as long as you ask, the ES will generally give you the distance.
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Re: Between 1st and 2nd runs
Thank you.. These clarification helps.Unome wrote:The last sentence of 4.e could be construed to allow this, although it's rather circumspect.SPP SciO wrote:Well to really get specific - 4.c.ii explicitly grants permission to verify the track dimensions, prior to a run. I think a reasonable ES would allow you to make your own measurements between runs (as part of your allotted time) but it's interesting that the pre-run measurements are noted in the rules while mid-run measurements are not.builder83 wrote:I guess I would wonder why else are measuring devices like a ruler allowed if one cannot use them. This was my argument.
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