Kingpin (kingpin)

Race #9007

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Official speed 98.46 wpm (39.98 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 27, 2011 5:24:52pm UTC
Race Finish June 27, 2011 5:25:32pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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