The Stig (the_veldt)

Race #563

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Official speed 56.79 wpm (69.31 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 26, 2015 4:29:57am UTC
Race Finish July 26, 2015 4:31:07am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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