Bonzai Question

[Frump]

My thoughts would be if your not involved in any way with that part of the rally and don't have any access to that part of the rally before anyone else, then you're not serving as a Rally Master and the Rally Master rule does not apply. The final decision should then rely on the event's Rally Master's judgement. If he feels your duties give you any advantage over other riders then he should ask you not to ride.

Nothing in the rules says that a volunteer can't not ride, but the Rally Master is responsible for making sure everyone has a level playing field. If you ride, you should not be eligible for volunteer points. My opinion though is just that, just my opinion. I would like to hear what others have to say.