Originally Posted by Doge

We'll its not. At race venues I don't talk to the officials that are working a race I have interest in. I let them do their job - right or wrong. That rules and application vary, finding where they vary affects the little changes. Some incorrect officiating has ruined kids trips. Last year at nationals a juniors TT bike in the shoot (already checked) is seen by an official that says the seat has to be level and changes the kids seat 5 min before start. Kid's race is ruined. Out current team (before we were on it) had the officials reject the nose cones on the SHIVs and have them cut off. So they were - and used. Next year disallowed because they were modified. Lots of other small examples in a sport where making it to the next opportunity is determined by small amounts of time.