TEXAS MUSCLE CAR CLUB CHALLENGE SERIES - RULES
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RULES Revisions highlighted in red.
The goal of the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge Series (TMCCC) is to provide a racing venue for people who want to race for fun. It is a club against club event. No money is paid to winners of the various classes. A “Challenge Committee” comprised of twelve clubs meets periodically and decides how many races to run each year, where to run, the structure of the program, and these rules.
1: To participate in the eliminations, a racer must belong to a car club except at tracks where we are trying to build up attendance such as Thunder Valley, Rusk and Abilene. Anyone can run time trials. At these races, each competitor will be awarded three extra points when they run in the first round of eliminations. Anyone can run time trials.
2: All racers and their cars must adhere to NHRA/IHRA safety rules. Some of these safety rules are;
NHRA basic safety rules can be found HERE
- Helmets are required for all racers running 13.99 or faster, (1/4 mile). However, helmets are strongly recommended for all racers.
- Long pants and shirts with sleeves are required for all racers. i.e. no shorts or tank tops.
- Seat belts are required for all cars.
- Battery tie downs and radiator overflow jugs are required for all cars.
- Convertibles must run with top up for any car with an ET of 12.99 or faster, (1/4 mile).
- Driveshaft loops are required or cars running 12.99 or faster (1/4 mile) and all cars running slicks.
3: Cars cannot outrun their required safety equipment. If a track official or TMCCC official is notified that a car’s speed or ET has
exceeded its required safety equipment, i.e. roll bar, fire jacket, helmet, etc., during time trials, that car may be disqualified.
Note: many tracks will give a driver one warning during time trials, however, the car will be disqualified if it happens during eliminations.
4: If a “Delay Box”, “Stutter Box”, “Two Step”, or any other electronic device is installed that car must run in the Electronics
Class, even if it is disconnected. If a “two step” is an integral part of a racer’s ignition box, the “two step” must be disconnected. Remember, all cars are subject to inspection by TMCCC or track officials. Shift lights, trans brakes, and line locks, are not considered electronics for the TMCCC series.
- Vehicles which do not have electronic devices installed cannot run in the Electronics class.
- Vehicles are subject to tech inspection at any time.
- During eliminations, no external device, such as a laptop computer, which can actually change rev limits, fuel management, or any other operating characteristic of the car can be installed or plugged in to the car’s computer unless that car runs in the Electronics Class. “Record only” devices are permitted. Laptop computers must be removed prior to run for safety reasons.
5: No "stripe takers" permitted.
6: Women racers who wish to run in the Powder Puff race (if one is held) cannot run in the Race Classes at the same event. The Powder Puff is for women racers who wish to improve their skills before joining the regular Race Classes.
7: Track personnel according to each track’s established method will pick bye runs. The TMCCC does not dictate how a track picks byes.
Race Classes: NEW!
1/4 Mile Tracks
Dallas Raceway
Texas Motorplex
Cherokee County Motorsports Park
Super Pro Muscle - 10.99 & quicker
Pro Muscle - 11.00-11.99
King Muscle - 12.00-12.99
Super Muscle - 13.00-13.99
Street Muscle - 14.00-15.49
Stock Muscle - 15.50 & slower
Electronics all E.T.
1/8 Mile Tracks
Abilene Dragstrip
North Star Dragway
Texas Raceway
Super Pro Muscle - 6.99 & quicker
Pro Muscle - 7.00-7.64
King Muscle - 7.65-8.27
Super Muscle - 8.28-8.91
Street Muscle - 8.92-9.87
Stock Muscle - 9.88 & slower
Electronics all E.T.
Race of Champions
REVISED 1-21-2007:
In order to run in the Race of Champions (ROC), a racer must have lost in one of the first two rounds of eliminations. Each club may pick two (2) cars from among those racers who lost in one of the first two rounds of eliminations to compete in the ROC. This race will be run throughout the day during eliminations. Electronics cars cannot run in the ROC. You must be a member of a car club to run in this race, except at the tracks named above. You must “sign up” for this race. The tower will announce the location of the sign-up sheet.
While the Challenge events are primarily club against club events, a Driver Reward Program is available to recognize individual racers and encourage racers to run as many Challenges as possible. One must sign up for this program within the first two races each year. See separate rules or contact a committee member to find out more about the Driver Reward Program. There is a $20.00 annual charge to be a member of the Driver Reward Program. You can read more on the Driver Reward page.
How to Accumulate Points for My Club and me
Points are awarded during eliminations as follows;
A driver earns one (1) point for each round, win or lose, up to the semi-final round.
In the semifinal round, the winner(s), (who will go on to the final round), earn(s) one (1) point and the loser(s), who are the semi-finalists, each earn two (2) points.
In the final round, the winner earns five (5) points and the runner-up earns three (3) points.
Your individual points will go to the class in which you race at that particular event. At the end of the year, all of your points will be combined for drivers standings. (i.e. : if you race in King 2 races and Super in the remaining races, you will have points in each class to go towards the class winner, but the points will be combined for your total points.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and Other Items
Q: What is my club’s letter and how does my club obtain a letter?
A: Your club’s letter is used to accumulate points for your club. Each driver in your club must show the club letter behind the car
number and on the windshield. This is the only way we can keep track of points for your club. Your club can obtain a letter at the track by simply telling the tech inspector the name of your club at the time your car is teched. The tech inspector can assign a letter. However, it is better if your club requests a letter before the day of the event by calling Ron Dillinger at 972.931.5692 or emailing him at rrdillinger@earthlink.net. Once your club has obtained a letter, it is valid as long as you run Challenge events.
Q: Can I bring two cars to the event and race both of them myself?
A: Yes. You can bring two cars to the event and drive both of them as long as you buy two tech cards and race the cars in
separate classes
Q: Can I run the same car in two separate classes as long as I buy two tech cards?
A: No.
Q: Can my wife/husband/another driver run my car at the same event in a separate class as long as I buy two tech cards?
A: No. However, your wife/significant other may run your car in the Powder Puff if there is one.
Q: What if my car breaks down during time trials, can I run another car or my tow vehicle?
A: Yes. But you can only run the other vehicle in the class in which it qualifies. For example: If your car runs in the Pro class and
it breaks down during time trials, you can run your tow vehicle but only in the class in which it qualifies.
Q: What happens if my car breaks down during eliminations but I still won my round? Can I run another car in the next round?
A: No.
Q: What if I’m picked for a bye and later, because the staging lane personnel miscounted or a car comes up after the bye was
picked and the field is even, do I still get my bye?
A: No. Technically, you are picked for a bye “if one develops”. If a bye does not develop, then you must run your opponent.
Q: Are there buy backs at the Challenge events?
A: No.
Q: What happens if the event is rained out or track problems interrupt the program and it cannot be finished that day?
A: The Committee and track personnel will schedule a rain date later in the season to finish the race. If the race is interrupted
during eliminations, it will pick up where it left off at the time of the interruption. Information on make-up races will be
posted on the website.
Q: What happens if I discover that I am going to run someone in my own club during eliminations?
A: Every effort will be made to avoid pairing two cars from the same club to run in eliminations until they have to. However,
it is the responsibility of the driver to make sure that he/she is not running against someone from the same club
in eliminations.
Adopted Aug. 25, 2002
Rev. June 3, 2006
Rev. Jan. 21, 2007
Rev. Mar. 4, 2008
1/8 Mile To 1/4 Mile ET Conversion Chart
1/8-mile ET |
1/4-mile ET |
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1/8-mile ET |
1/4-mile ET |
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1/8-mile ET |
1/4-mile ET |
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1/8-mile ET |
1/4-mile ET |
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| 5 |
7.80 |
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6.8 |
10.61 |
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8.55 |
13.34 |
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10.3 |
16.07 |
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| 5.05 |
7.88 |
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6.85 |
10.69 |
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8.6 |
13.42 |
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10.35 |
16.15 |
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| 5.1 |
7.96 |
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6.9 |
10.76 |
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8.65 |
13.49 |
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10.4 |
16.22 |
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| 5.15 |
8.03 |
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6.95 |
10.84 |
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8.7 |
13.57 |
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10.45 |
16.30 |
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| 5.2 |
8.11 |
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7 |
10.92 |
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8.75 |
13.65 |
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10.5 |
16.38 |
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| 5.25 |
8.19 |
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7.05 |
11.00 |
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8.8 |
13.73 |
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10.55 |
16.46 |
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| 5.3 |
8.27 |
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7.1 |
11.08 |
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8.85 |
13.81 |
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10.6 |
16.54 |
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| 5.35 |
8.35 |
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7.15 |
11.15 |
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8.9 |
13.88 |
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10.65 |
16.61 |
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| 5.4 |
8.42 |
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7.2 |
11.23 |
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8.95 |
13.96 |
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10.7 |
16.69 |
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| 5.45 |
8.50 |
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7.25 |
11.31 |
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9 |
14.04 |
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10.75 |
16.77 |
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| 5.5 |
8.58 |
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7.3 |
11.39 |
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9.05 |
14.12 |
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10.8 |
16.85 |
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| 5.55 |
8.66 |
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7.35 |
11.47 |
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9.1 |
14.20 |
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10.85 |
16.93 |
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| 5.6 |
8.74 |
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7.4 |
11.54 |
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9.15 |
14.27 |
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10.9 |
17.00 |
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| 5.65 |
8.81 |
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7.45 |
11.62 |
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9.2 |
14.35 |
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10.95 |
17.08 |
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| 5.7 |
8.89 |
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7.5 |
11.70 |
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9.25 |
14.43 |
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11 |
17.16 |
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| 5.75 |
8.97 |
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7.55 |
11.78 |
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9.3 |
14.51 |
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11.05 |
17.24 |
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| 5.8 |
9.05 |
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7.6 |
11.86 |
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9.35 |
14.59 |
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11.1 |
17.32 |
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| 5.85 |
9.13 |
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7.65 |
11.93 |
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9.4 |
14.66 |
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11.15 |
17.39 |
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| 5.9 |
9.20 |
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7.7 |
12.01 |
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9.45 |
14.74 |
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11.2 |
17.47 |
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| 5.95 |
9.28 |
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7.75 |
12.09 |
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9.5 |
14.82 |
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11.25 |
17.55 |
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| 6 |
9.36 |
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7.8 |
12.17 |
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9.55 |
14.90 |
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11.3 |
17.63 |
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| 6.05 |
9.44 |
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7.85 |
12.25 |
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9.6 |
14.98 |
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11.35 |
17.71 |
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| 6.1 |
9.52 |
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7.9 |
12.32 |
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9.65 |
15.05 |
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11.4 |
17.78 |
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| 6.15 |
9.59 |
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7.95 |
12.40 |
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9.7 |
15.13 |
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11.45 |
17.86 |
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| 6.2 |
9.67 |
|
8 |
12.48 |
|
9.75 |
15.21 |
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11.5 |
17.94 |
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| 6.25 |
9.75 |
|
8.05 |
12.56 |
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9.8 |
15.29 |
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11.55 |
18.02 |
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| 6.3 |
9.83 |
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8.1 |
12.64 |
|
9.85 |
15.37 |
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11.6 |
18.10 |
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| 6.35 |
9.91 |
|
8.15 |
12.71 |
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9.9 |
15.44 |
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11.65 |
18.17 |
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| 6.4 |
9.98 |
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8.2 |
12.79 |
|
9.95 |
15.52 |
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11.7 |
18.25 |
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| 6.45 |
10.06 |
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8.25 |
12.87 |
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10 |
15.60 |
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11.75 |
18.33 |
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| 6.5 |
10.14 |
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8.3 |
12.95 |
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10.05 |
15.68 |
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11.8 |
18.41 |
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| 6.55 |
10.22 |
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8.35 |
13.03 |
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10.1 |
15.76 |
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11.85 |
18.49 |
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| 6.6 |
10.30 |
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8.4 |
13.10 |
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10.15 |
15.83 |
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11.9 |
18.56 |
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| 6.65 |
10.37 |
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8.45 |
13.18 |
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10.2 |
15.91 |
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11.95 |
18.64 |
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| 6.7 |
10.45 |
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8.5 |
13.26 |
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10.25 |
15.99 |
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12 |
18.72 |
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| 6.75 |
10.53 |
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