Alexander (need4speed402)

Race #2861

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Official speed 80.13 wpm (48.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 3, 2016 10:58:22pm UTC
Race Finish June 3, 2016 10:59:10pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. rodcuber (96.31 wpm)
4. ceiba (66.61 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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