A (aa1729)

Race #2

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Official speed 91.16 wpm (42.91 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 25, 2011 8:11:06pm UTC
Race Finish August 25, 2011 8:11:49pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. nevrclevr (77.23 wpm)
4. racingfreak (66.73 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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