This move by Roar does more good then harm. In the past people b!tch about sandbaggers in stock and Roar addressed the problem " damm if you do damm if you don't" so if your 20 50 100% sponsored NO 17.5 if you work for a RC company or sponsored by a hobby store NO 17.5.. And for those who say "I'm not going to Roar because of this rule" have a nice life stay at your local, who knows maybe MORE PEOPLE MAY SHOW UP BECAUSE YOU DON'T