I do not currently compete in VRC. I am the one and only member of my team (if you can even call it a team.) I was originally introduced to vex v5 in 6th grade (tower takeover) and was only reintroduced last semester (late 2023) but I would already consider myself pretty advanced. I have a large amount of vex v5 supplies all to myself and I’m always building cool things and pushing the limits of vex v5 with 3d printing.
I did compete in tower takeover in 6th grade and made it to states.
Currently working on an 16mph robot. (https://www.vexforum.com/t/whats-the-fastest-possible-drivetrain-in-vex/122526/23?u=jonah)