MARTHA (alabami)

Race #876

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Official speed 45.42 wpm (86.66 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 24, 2009 3:03:34pm UTC
Race Finish August 24, 2009 3:05:01pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Points 0.00
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