Aakash (aakash_ace_racer_01)

Race #119

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Official speed 50.16 wpm (77.99 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 31, 2019 11:05:59am UTC
Race Finish December 31, 2019 11:07:17am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 6)
Opponents 6. ghost_rider1 (34.68 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 45.98
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