rockwell (rockwell)

Race #855

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Official speed 88.06 wpm (53.96 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 30, 2009 12:11:26pm UTC
Race Finish July 30, 2009 12:12:20pm UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Points 0.00
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