CMC 17" Wheel Weight & Welded Spacers

[marshall_mosty]

Couldn’t have said it any better Marshall. I have always thought the whole “intent” thing was kind of odd because this was the only class I have ever raced in where I have heard arguments about “intent” of the rule. Rules need to be clearly written and spelled out. If they are not then they can be creatively interpreted by anyone. But saying that it doesn’t meet the “intent” is not a strong argument at all.

In Aerospace, we use the "Shall"/"Should" argument.
Shall is a direct requirement that will be followed (written rule)
Should is a "it would be nice to comply, but not required" (intent)

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

[Sook]

In Aerospace, we use the "Shall"/"Should" argument.
Shall is a direct requirement that will be followed (written rule)
Should is a "it would be nice to comply, but not required" (intent)

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

We should include the intent of each rule in the rule book then. We can then change the name to the great book of guidelines - CMC edition.

We do the shall/should thing at my job as well, I personally don't like it. Why include shoulds from a cost saving perspective? All the shoulds that we purse really should be shalls.

Where do I go to formally request clarification? I have a question about another rule in preparation for nationals.

- Josh

[marshall_mosty]

Where do I go to formally request clarification? I have a question about another rule in preparation for nationals.

Josh,
Start with Michael. If you can't get Michael, send it to me. If we cannot provide guidance we will take it to Al F. He will take it to the National office, if needed.

[Supercharged111]

We should include the intent of each rule in the rule book then. We can then change the name to the great book of guidelines - CMC edition.

We do the shall/should thing at my job as well, I personally don't like it. Why include shoulds from a cost saving perspective? All the shoulds that we purse really should be shalls.

Where do I go to formally request clarification? I have a question about another rule in preparation for nationals.

- Josh

Ideally the short answer should come from Al. The long answer should then appear as a rule change.