The basic concept is simple: a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is connected by cable to a stationary or mobile platform somewhere on Earth's equator. An elevator would ride up and down the cable at a fraction of present costs. Many sane and sober people believe that a space elevator will be constructed within this century.
—from Civilization IV, a game by Sid Meier
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| Rank | Username | WPM | Accuracy | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Deb (dforristall) | 76.25 | — | 2011-02-04 |
| 2. | Sydney (sraney) | 49.50 | — | 2011-01-26 |
| 3. | Robert (rreynolds15) | 48.57 | — | 2011-02-24 |
| 4. | Sara (sewede) | 48.54 | — | 2011-03-24 |
| 5. | Taylor (tfrain) | 43.66 | — | 2011-03-17 |
| 6. | Russell (rjakay) | 42.46 | — | 2011-01-25 |
| 7. | Sheyenne (sssmith) | 41.63 | — | 2011-03-16 |
| 8. | Brooke (balff) | 41.31 | — | 2011-02-24 |
| 9. | Hayli (herickson) | 40.15 | — | 2011-01-25 |
| 10. | Ronald (rmclaughlin) | 40.13 | — | 2011-01-25 |
| 11. | Skye (syoung) | 37.48 | — | 2011-04-07 |
| 12. | Kennedy (kalucas) | 37.44 | — | 2011-01-26 |
| 13. | Maggie (buckingham) | 34.29 | — | 2011-04-07 |
| 14. | Caitlin (cmhughes) | 34.06 | — | 2011-01-27 |
| 15. | michael (medwards) | 25.43 | — | 2011-02-03 |
| Universe | Races | Average WPM | First Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (English) | 154,474 | 66.29 | November 19, 2009 |
| Instant Death Mode | 137 | 72.58 | March 29, 2010 |
| Smoke Rise Prep | 28 | 49.54 | February 25, 2016 |
| Riverside Middle School | 18 | 42.22 | January 25, 2011 |
| Walsh Middle School | 7 | 35.06 | September 9, 2011 |
| Video Games | 4 | 76.94 | November 20, 2020 |
| TypeRacer Classic | 3 | 56.23 | December 28, 2021 |
| ##typeracer | 3 | 50.20 | January 25, 2021 |
| Mrs. Wunschel's TypeRacer Universe | 2 | 42.59 | August 24, 2012 |