JD (jdman)

Race #481

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Official speed 51.26 wpm (92.70 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 20, 2012 5:05:09pm UTC
Race Finish May 20, 2012 5:06:42pm UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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