I had to just sum it up as politics, and write the whole issue off, to not let it spoil the weekend. Even though I have nothing to do with it, it's frustrating when this happens. Some people don't like the fact that someone is picking apart and judging the cars, but that's what they were built for (in part). They would never have entered the competition if they weren't aware of, and prepared for, that. It's kind of sad though when who you are and who you know means more than what you accomplished with the vehicle. But that's the way of the world (especially in America) - love it or leave it. It's been that way for a long time, and isn't showing any signs of changing.
A new player planning to compete in the future would be well-advised to start rubbing elbows in the right circles, alongside the actual building, eh?
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