State Distances

[NeBH]

I think Idaho was 2.5... I don't remember exactly. 2-point-something, for sure.

[mnoga]

PA they messed up. Actual track distance was 3.3m back, but they gave us a distance of 3.7m.

Oh my, that happened in Electrical Vehicle at the Santa Clara Regional a few years back. Distance stated by supervisor was 10.0 but actual distance was 10.5.

[PM2017]

iirc New York was 2.5 meters, but our supervisor makes it completely random, so there's no correlation for us lol

I think it was 2.6 meters actually, but it is completely randomized as you said. I think the only distances they wouldn't use would be 2, 3, or 4 meters exactly.

I disagree. 2,3, or 4 meters all fit the required specifications, and last year at state, the distance was exactly 4 meters.

[MTV<=>Operator]

iirc New York was 2.5 meters, but our supervisor makes it completely random, so there's no correlation for us lol

I think it was 2.6 meters actually, but it is completely randomized as you said. I think the only distances they wouldn't use would be 2, 3, or 4 meters exactly.

I disagree. 2,3, or 4 meters all fit the required specifications, and last year at state, the distance was exactly 4 meters.

Interesting, I had just assumed they wouldn't use these distances because people typically calibrate their vehicles for these exactly and it would seemingly make it easier for everyone rather than more challenging.

[PM2017]

I think it was 2.6 meters actually, but it is completely randomized as you said. I think the only distances they wouldn't use would be 2, 3, or 4 meters exactly.

I disagree. 2,3, or 4 meters all fit the required specifications, and last year at state, the distance was exactly 4 meters.

Interesting, I had just assumed they wouldn't use these distances because people typically calibrate their vehicles for these exactly and it would seemingly make it easier for everyone rather than more challenging.

Well, what I would do is just use an RNG. If it comes out to a benchmark number, then that's ok.

[GoldenKnight1]

Well, what I would do is just use an RNG. If it comes out to a benchmark number, then that's ok.

Agreed. I have rolled dice or flipped coins before. I have even seen supervisors let the last impounding team roll the dice to determine this values. I always thought this a good idea so that it makes it clear I am not picking a distance that favors my team.

[Fridaychimp]

Texas was 3.5. I don't know if it helps because all state competitions are over, but it's there for those curious.