rick (mixmasterrick)

Race #498

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Official speed 46.86 wpm (83.99 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 20, 2012 6:22:40am UTC
Race Finish April 20, 2012 6:24:04am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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