Teeeman wrote:If you use the "works on the track" rule it is confusing to me... I would then want to know what the track limit is and design towards it.
Pretty much my sentiments as well. A lot of the fun for me and the boys is in knowing
exactly what the limits are and determining how to maximize speed and looks within those clearly defined limits. Case in point - there is another post running on axle slot depth where we are discussing how to lower CM when a "gotta use the stock axle slots" rule is in play.
Hmmm...
Nobody said the slots had to be on the bottom of the car... Build CM slightly above axle plane and "flip her over"
"Works on the track" can also get a little ugly when you go from one race level to the next (Pack to District to Council) and a different track is used. You now have 3 sets of limits for design criteria rather than 1, and boys that build to a local track that is more restrictive are at a slight disadvantage to boys that have a local track that allows lower design. Even worse, you may have boys show up who clear the track locally but rub on the track at District or Council, and don't discover that fact until District or Council check in time.
Tough to adjust at that point.
It appears you are enforcing the rule as written, and I understand the intent, it is just a little too "loose" for my tastes. I believe it should be as clear and firm as the length, weight, and other restrictions.
"Who's Grandpa's neighbor?"... Phil Davis, Down and Derby