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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenwood Grand Prix Huge Success Mooresville Indiana September 25, 2007 In hopes of sending a
very special young man to Japan to compete on the United States Power
Soccer Team, the Lucas Oil Indy
Karting Series descended upon
Craig Park in Greenwood, Indiana
this past weekend. "If ever I
witnessed such an outpouring of support for a cause,
it was for the Michael Archer,
stepson of a fellow racer, Mike
Hayes. The expense of getting Michael and his family to
The Indy Karting Series motto is “ Where the best showcase their talent” and again the best came out to play at the Greenwood Grand Prix. “If you are looking for competition, look no further, it just does not get any better than this. The juniors we have running this Series are the real thing and everyone just keeps getting quicker. As we move into the last race of the Series, the points races are going to make this even more of an exciting Series to be involved with.” according to Kevin Potter, Race Director of the Series.
Kid Karts – ( ALL WINNERS ) Camdon Donaldson, Zach Holden, Maegan Innis, Nate Kavicky, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Abby McLaughlin, Marissa Morgan, Kessalar Steele, Noah West; ICC Shifter – Jason Lee, Fast Lap
. Indy Karting Series Web Site Gets A Make Over
Mooresville Indian
Spetember25 2007 The new Indy Karting Series redesigned web site will be up and running very shortly. “The new site will be on a Unix platform which allows more graphic design work to be done. With the growth the series is having, we felt the original web site needed to be overhauled, and although a long way from our goal, we are taking the first steps today.” according to Bill McLaughlin CFO Indy Karting Series. Bill goes on to say “while this conversion takes place our web site will be up and down at times, I am told at best a two hour down time and at worst a 8 to10 hour outage. This is necessary and can not be avoided. We hope everyone will understand. If you need information off the web site please download it today or call 317-834-2174 for assistance. We wish to thank our associates, sponsors, organizations, and fellow racers for a most excellent year.”
Rain Tries To Drown Out Linton Grand Prix
Mooresville Indian
Spetember10 2007
“This is the second year the Lucas Oil
Indy Karting Series has been putting this race on and I swear there were
one hundred farmers cheering for us as we pulled into town. It rained so
hard at times our crash pillows were drifting away, now I know the
farmers needed the rain, but seriously they have got to find another
good luck charm.” laughingly according to Dean Mack CEO of the Series.
Over 120 entries turned out to challenge
the course at Humphreys Park, a favorite stop for the Karting Series. A
catered/pitch in was held after practice on Saturday for all those in
attendance. Dean goes on to say “I am told that some of our brave
associates that elected to say out late found a new use for plastic
cups.”
The series travel to Craig Park in
Kid Karts
–( ALL WINNERS )
Camdon Donaldson, Nate Kavicky, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Marissa
Morgan;
ICC Shifter – Jason Lee and
Fast Lap; Unlimited – N/A;
2/4 Cycle Junior Sportsman
– William Woodard and Fast Lap;
Yamaha Jr. Super Can –
4th
Race in
Mooresville,
August 29, 2007 Incredible, just does
not adequately express how the 1st Annual
Speedway Grand Prix went. The inaugural event is now in the books. Over
150 entries and hundreds of
spectators descended onto
The course was a
typical street race.
All the little bumps and jumps that all street racers love were
included at no additional cost. Kevin Potter,
Event Director, goes on to say
“Turn 6 onto Main
Street from
The Indy Karting Series is brought to you by Lucas Oil, Hendricks Century 21, Leisure Life Financials, Rock Star, Burris Racing, Streeter Super Stands, 2Js Engineering, Motorama Kart Parts, Crow Enterprise, TS Racing, Horstman, AIM, Dailey Productions and Birel. A special thank you goes out to Streeter, Impact Helmets, Lee &Cooper Roofing, Indy Powder Coating, Monster Trash, Indy Racing Series and Indy Pro Series for providing merchandise that was given away at the drivers meeting, and all the associates and friends that helped put up and tear down the circuit. The Indy Karting
Series moves on to Linton,
Kid Karts –( ALL WINNERS ) Liam Baldwin, Camden Donaldson, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Abby McLaughin, Marissa Morgan, Kesslar Steele, and Fast Lap; ICC Shifter – Marshal Vortriede, Fast Lap Jason Lee; Unlimited – Patrick Nirschl and Fast Lap; 2/4 Cycle Junior Sportsman – Austin Self and Fast Lap; Yamaha Jr. Super Can – Elizabeth Runyan and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Lite – Mike Hayes and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Masters – Mike Hayes and Fast Lap; F200/ Briggs Heavy – Mike Hayes, Fast Lap Kyle Myers; Yamaha SSX Heavy – Bobby Cummings, Fast Lap CJ Litner; Yamaha SSX Masters – Bobby Cummings, Fast Lap Gary Monnett; Yamaha SSX Medium – CJ Lintner, Fast Lap Mike Larrision; TaG, Sr Hvy. – Robert Stout and Fast Lap; TaG Sr Lite - AJ Codalata, Fast Lap Robert Stout; Yamaha/HPV Pipe – CJ Litner, (HPV), and Fast Lap; Local Option – N/A and Fast Lap That Amore'Mooresville, Indiana August 15, 2007 Huge crowds, fast racing and extremely close finishes highlighted the Indy Karting Series' first time managed Clinton Little Italy Grand Prix. Over one hundred and forty entries came out to try their hand at the downtown race course.
Kid
Karts
–( ALL WINNERS )
Christopher Daughtery, Garrett Delk, Camden Donaldson, Maegan Innis, Austin
Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Marissa Morgan, Carter Ringis, Zach Ringis, Jeffery
Skackelford and Fast Lap; ICC Shifter
– Scott Hamble and Fast Lap; Unlimited
– Troy Allard; 2/4 Cycle Junior
Sportsman – William Woodard, Fast Lap Caleb Patterson;
Yamaha Jr. Super Can –
Warrior Grand Prix
July 16, 2007 “The Warrior Grand Prix was a huge success” according to Kevin Potter, Race Director for the Series. Kevin goes on to say, “This location is fast becoming a race favorite of all that attend, it is so beautiful and peaceful, just incredible. You can look out on the horizon for miles. This year the track was twice the size, we had a great turnout of racers and the racing was tight from start to finish. Joe and Kim King do a fantastic job getting this site ready for us to race. On behalf of the entire Series, I want to thank them for all their hard work.” The Pro Can Race winner Steve Schiewer took home 500 in cash. The purse was set at 1000 dollars and paid back 3 places. Bill McLaughlin CFO goes on to say “We intended to have a BBQ after Saturdays practice and qualifying but after if was left to Kevin Potter and I to grille the 100 pounds of ribs things got a little out of hand, first off the 1 ton grille flipped over, the fire was so hot it vaporized 80 pounds of ribs the moment we placed them on the grates, and after we got the few good ribs off the grille we ran out of BBQ sauce. So the BBQ turned out to be a corn on the cob fest. It still was a lot of fun” The Lucas Oil Indy Karting Series moves on to the streets of Clinton. Please plan on attending this long-awaited venue. “The streets have been paved, the town is very excited to have karting back, and we expect a huge turnout for this race. This site will be a perfect testing opportunity for those racers attending the RIGP. We look forward to seeing you soon,” according to Dean Mack, CEO of the Series. Kid Karts – (ALL WINNERS) Nate Kavicky, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Abby McLaughlin, Marissa Morgan, Mason Wendling – Fast Lap, Austin Kirkman; ICC Shifter – Jason Lee and Fast Lap; 2/4 Cycle Junior Sportsman – Chase Jones and Fast Lap; Yamaha Jr. Super Can – Myranda Stoner and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Lite – Austin King and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Masters – Joe King and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Heavy – Joe King and Fast Lap; Yamaha SSX Heavy – Mike Larrison and Fast Lap; Yamaha SSX Masters – Bill Evans, Fast Lap, Antonio Carrelli; Yamaha SSX Medium – Steve Schiewer and Fast Lap; TaG, Sr. Heavy – Alex Angel and Fast Lap; TaG Sr. Lite – Alex Angel and Fast Lap; Yamaha/HPV Pipe – Kevin Harris (HPV), Fast Lap, Blake Diester (HPV).
Whiteland Grand Prix Gets Wet
June 27, 2007 As the racers descended into Whiteland for the third round of the Lucas Oil Indy Karting Series, so did the nasty weather. What started out as a damp morning causing the Chain Breaker Kart Club to cancel its scheduled morning race, started to look up for IKS racers as they prepared for a night race under the lights. The sun came out, dried the track and practice and qualifying ran without a hitch. As it came closer to race time, so did the storm. “We were able to get quite a few classes in under dry or very light rain conditions, but as the night drew on the rain never stopped. Racing under the lights even in a downpour was fun, we finished up at 12:30 a.m.” according to Kevin Potter, Race Director for the Series. The 50 Lap Old School
Race was won by John Dixon collecting a cool $1,000.00 for
his efforts. Mike Larrison takes home $300 for
second and $200 went to
Kevin goes on to say “We held a kid kart class for all 16 young boys and girls that race with us. The idea was to make them and their parents feel more comfortable in karting, as well as some on track instruction. The future of karting is in the hands of these kids, we need to keep as many of them in the sport as possible. A big thank you goes out to the group from MKP for putting this on for us. If you look at the national caliber drivers that come out of the Motorama Kart Part shop, its speaks volumes for the level of coaching and tuning that is available to interested karters. Give them a call.”
Kid Karts
–(ALL WINNERS) Tristen
Adler, Liam Baldwin, Camden Donaldson, Zach Holden, Amy Hollowell, Maegan
Innis, Nate Kavicky, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Abby McLaughlin,
Garrett Moran, Marissa Morgan, Sabrina Newforth, Kesslar Steele, Brendan
Trent, Mason Wendling, Fast Lap Brendan Trent;
ICC Shifter – Jeff King and Fast
Lap; Unlimited – Ricky Bobby;
2/4 Cycle Junior Sportsman –
Aaron Holden, Fast Lap William Woodard;
Yamaha Jr. Super Can –
Old School Race
June 20, 2007
Saturday night
in celebration of Whiteland Raceway Park's 50-year
anniversary, Indy Karting Series will host a Pro Race on the original
track. “We have a $1,500 purse
which will pay the winner a cool grand, second place will pocket $300,
and third goes home with $200.
Racing under the lights as we did years ago on the original track
will be loads of fun. This race
will be in addition to our normal class structure and will require you to
enter one amateur class. We will use the Yamaha Sr Heavy can weight, have
1 practice round, and go right into
qualifying for this race. We expect
a large turnout for this event. A
predetermined amount will transfer into the main and the balance will run
LCQ’s to fill the field. We will
limit the main to 25 karts due to the size of the original track. I
encourage all you old timers to stop out and help us celebrate this historic
event.” according to Dean Mack, CEO
of the Indy Karting Series.
Additional details will be posted on the Forum
Page.
Speedway Grand Prix
June 19, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mooresville, IN- Probably every driver to ever strap on a helmet has dreamed of winning a race in Speedway, IN ~the suburb of Indianapolis that grew up around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Now, karters have their chance…The Lucas Oil Indy Karting Series is proud to announce a new event on the streets of Speedway, IN: “The Main Street Grand Prix of Speedway”. The inaugural race is set for August 25-26, 2007. “ Racing in the shadow of IMS will be incredible,” states IKS’s CFO Bill McLaughlin. “Looking through your visor seeing the Speedway and thinking about all the history of motor racing that’s been made there will be very inspiring for drivers.” “We’ve been working real hard with Speedway town officials to make this race a reality. I truly believe the location alone will give it the potential to become one of the biggest races in karting,” continued McLaughlin. Course details, sponsors, and schedules are still being determined. However, a majority of the circuit will be on the historic Main Street of Speedway which over the years has been home to a number of race shops and apartments of legendary drivers at the Brickyard. The class structure will be per Indy Karting Series guidelines, with the possibility of an additional class or two per karter’s demands. Pro (money) races will be determined shortly too. All updates will be posted on www.indykartingseries.com, and forwarded to all the appropriate karting media. Lucas Oil has recently come aboard the title sponsor for the Indy Karting Series, and Lucas founder, Forrest Lucas has expressed a personal interest in visiting the Speedway Grand Prix. “We’d be honored to have Mr. Lucas at the event,” states McLaughlin, “Lucas Oil has been a great supporter of local and regional motorsports, and we’re very excited about some of the opportunities we have arising in the IKS for our associates and families thanks to our partnership with Lucas Oil.” Since 1911, only 77 men have ever won a race in the town limits of Speedway, Indiana. Don’t miss your opportunity to add your name to the likes of Foyt, Unser, Andretti, Schumacher, Gordon, and Earnhardt… For more information on the Lucas Oil Indy Karting Series and the “Main Street Grand Prix of Speedway” contact the IKS at: +1.317.834.2174 or visit www.indykartingseries.comWhiteland Under The Lights
The Lucas Oil Indy Karting Series will visit Whiteland on Saturday, June 23 for a night under the lights. As part of the Series stops, Whiteland Raceway Park has long been a favorite race track and now celebrating its 50th year in existence will be the third leg of the Championship.
The Chain Breaker Kart Club will be racing early Saturday thru mid-day. All Indy Karting Series Associates are encouraged to race with the Whiteland Group before our event begins.
Lucas Oil Title Sponsor of the Indy Karting Series LLCMooresville, Indiana. May 21, 2007 In a remarkable gesture of support, Lucas Oil has entered in to a multi-year agreement with the Indy Karting Series to promote karting. Lucas is also one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry. A premium line of oils, greases and problem-solving additives has helped to firmly establish Lucas as a prominent figure in this marketplace. Lucas has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions at all levels. Seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, the Lucas people went to work again. The end result being a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second-to-none in the racing industry. Lucas racing products have proven themselves on NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, USHRA, ATPA and now Indy Karting Series' tracks across the country. “Karting has long been
called the grass roots of motorsports.
We understand this better than anyone.
If you look at some of the current drivers in all forms of major motorsports,
the majority came up from Karting.
The series provides a more refined structure with a very helpful environment
in which to foster karting on a new level.
I get asked all the time what makes us different from other groups.
It quite simply is our commitment to the sport and now with the help
of Lucas Oil that commitment just got a
whole lot stronger.” according to
To find out more about
the company founded by Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte in 1989 visit
www.lucasoil.com.
Harry Alkire / Brazil Grand PrixMooresville, Indiana May 21, 2007 It was a perfect day fitting of a perfect icon of the sport. Forest park was the site of the Harry Alkire Memorial Grand Prix May 20th. The turn out was great as many who attended quietly reflected on a lost friend, or a past competitor. While the sport is better for all the hard work Harry gave it, it is just a little empty with his passing. We will never forget. A good group of Briggs drivers showed up to run the local option class with a cash pay out to the winner. "All classes provided some great racing for the locals that came out to watch. The fan base seems to get bigger with each event weekend, the park was in fantastic shape.” according to Kevin Potter, Director of Events. Dean Mack goes on to say "We are very pleased with the level of support the town of Brazil has shown us, they went over and above what was necessary to insure our event was a huge success. We are already planning next years event with some special surprises for our associates." Kid Karts –( ALL WINNERS ) Dominic Delk, Garrett Delk, Camden Donaldson, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Abby McLaughlin, Marissa Morgan, Brandon Mudd, Jeffery Shackelford, Fast Lap Jeffrey Shackelford; ICC Shifter – Jason Lee and Fast Lap; Unlimited – N/A; 2/4 Cycle Junior Sportsman – Tyler Kearns, Fast Lap William Woodard; Yamaha Jr. Super Can – Elizabeth Runyan.and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Lite – Mike Hayes, Fast Lap Austin King; F200/Briggs Masters – Jeff King and Fast Lap; F200/ Briggs Heavy – Mike Hayes, Fast Lap Brandon Timberman; Yamaha SSX Heavy – Bobby Cummings and Fast Lap; Yamaha SSX Masters – Gary Monnett and Fast Lap; Yamaha SSX Medium – Bobby Cummings, Fast Lap Mike Larrison; TaG, Sr Hvy. – Alex Anglel, Fast Lap Scott Hamble; TaG Sr Lite - Alex Angle, Fast Lap Scott Hamble; TaG, Jr. – N/A.; Yamaha/HPV Pipe – Tim Cooper (HPV), Fast Lap Jason Burgessr (HPV); Local Option - Mike Hayes, Fast Lap Chris Brown.
Lafayette Square Mall Grand PrixMooresville, Indiana April 28-29, 2007 With the opening round of the Indy Karting Series weathered out, Lafayette Square Mall GP turns up the heat. The GP was a benefit for the Diabetes Youth Foundation, and with over twenty entries for the 1st Annual Race for a Cure they were able to raise $2,000.00. A special thank you to all that participated in this fundraiser. On the series side of the event, a very technical, very fast temporary layout made for very close racing. “We had a very good turn out for this event. Lots of old faces and some very refreshing new ones. Every event we have, I just cannot get over the family environment of this series. We had a 2-hour charity event disrupt practice and not a cross word was heard. I am very proud to be associated with each and every one that runs with this series.” according to Kevin Potter, Director of Events. Dean Mack, CEO, of the Indy Karting Series goes on to say, “Lets talk about those junior drivers, wow, from the Kid Karts, Junior 1 and the Superbox classes it just goes to show you that the best run with IKS. I watched some very clean back and forth racing in most every race, it is going to be a very exciting season.” Just a reminder, the NCMP race has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. We will see you all at the Harry Alkire Memorial Race, May 20, 2007 at Forest Park in Brazil, Indiana. Kid Karts –( ALL WINNERS ) Austin Daming, Dominic Delk, Garrett Delk, Camden Donaldson, Nate Kavicky, Austin Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Abby McLaughlin, Marissa Morgan, Brandon Mudd, Jeffery Shackelford, Fast Lap Austin Daming; ICC Shifter – Jason Lee and Fast Lap; Unlimited – Jacob Thompson; 2/4 Cycle Junior Sportsman – Kyle O' Gara, Fast Lap -William Woodard; Yamaha Jr. Super Can – Bill McLaughlin, Jr.and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Lite – Austin King and Fast Lap; F200/Briggs Masters – Jeff King, Fast Lap Kent Marek; F200/ Briggs Heavy – Austin King and Fast Lap; Yamaha SSX Heavy – Mike Larrison, Fast Lap Scott Hamble; Yamaha SSX Masters – Giaomo Gobbi Belcredi and Fast Lap; Yamaha SSX Medium – Mike Larrision, Fast Lap Steve Schiewer; TaG, Sr Hvy. – Jamie Farrell, Fast Lap Scott Hamble; TaG Sr Lite - Alex Angle, Fast Lap Scott Hamble; TaG, Jr. – Levon Bates, Jr.; Yamaha/HPV Pipe – Tim Cooper (yamaha), Fast Lap Blake Deister (hpv) Saturday Night Lights CANCELLEDMooresville, Indiana April 24, 2007 IKS received a call from track owner Mark Dismore Sr., informing them that the scheduled May 5th night race at New Castle Motorsports Park will not happen. Sighting “safety concerns over lighting” Mark felt it should not take place. “Although very disappointed by this decision, I have to respect his position. Mark stated that until permanent lighting can be erected no night racing will take place at New Castle Motorsports Park offering us a day race date in its place.” according to Bill McLaughlin CFO Indy Karting Series. Bill goes on to say; “I want to personally apologize to all our associates and racers that rearranged their schedules to be able to make this race for such a late cancellation. We have all been looking forward to this event. We felt very good after our night test that all the concerns had been addressed, but obviously that was not the case.” For more information on the Indy Karting Series visit www.indykartingseries.com. Indy Karting Series goes on to the Lafayette Square Grand Prix April 28,29 2007. IKS Cancels Whiteland Grand Prix Due To WeatherMooresville, Indiana
Indy Karting Series goes on to the Lafayette Square Grand Prix April 28,29 2007. IKS / AMB OrderMooresville, Indiana
2007 Drivers FundMooresville, Indiana
Member ID 4573091
Lafayette Square Grand PrixMooresville, Indiana The 1st annual Lafayette Square Grand Prix is presented by the Diabetes Youth Foundation. The race will take place April 28, 29, 2007. "We are very pleased to be associated with the Diabetes Youth Foundation. We expect this site to generate a huge turnout just based on its location. Indy Karting Series is always searching for new and exciting sites to race on and this will be one of the best." according to Bill McLaughlin CFO. Information on the Diabetes Youth Foundation: Since 1989, the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana (DYF) has been educating, supporting, encouraging and entertaining children with Type I diabetes and their families. The DYF’s cornerstone program is our residential camp. Every summer, children ages 7-15 from throughout Indiana, swim, hike, explore creeks, and climb high ropes just like any other boy or girl at camp. They also poke, prick, test, count carbohydrates and learn what they need to do to live a vibrant, healthy life with diabetes. Camp provides a unique chance for these children to meet others facing the same problems in a "support group" like atmosphere. The DYF provides a full camp program that involves athletic and social activities. The only difference is that a huge volunteer staff of physicians, nurses and dietitians are closely involved with the day-to-day activities of the campers to ensure their medical well-being. This relaxed, informal and peer-supported situation is ideal for teaching diabetes management techniques. Besides our residential camp, the DYF also provides several family camp weekends throughout the year. These mini retreats offer families with younger children an opportunity to “try out” camp. For older children with diabetes, the DYF offers a Counselor In Training (CIT) program and an adventure teen program. The Diabetes Youth Foundation is not affiliated with any national organization nor do we receive any funding from United Way. The not-for-profit organization is run solely on donations and grants. Please look for more information to follow.
Indy Karting Series 2006 Awards BanquetMooresville, Indiana To start off the 2007 season, IKS will hold its awards banquet on March 3 2007, 6:00pm - 11:00pm, at the Mooresville Eagles Lodge. Some of the highlights are: Paid associate meals, Over 12,000 in awards and prizes, and a very unique drawing system to insure everyone has an equal chance of winning prizes. Those of you that are not associates and would like to find out more about the Indy Karting Series are welcome as well. To print the invitation click here.
INDY KARTING SERIES 2006 Awards Banquet Mooresville Eagles Lodge 451 North Old State Road 67 March 3, 2007 6:00 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating our 2006 Champions at the 2006 IKS Awards Banquet. Indy Karting Series will provide food for all. A cash bar will be open for beverages (soft drinks $1.00) as well as alcoholic beverages (beer $1.50/mixed drinks starting at $2.00). As this is a private lodge, all drinks must be purchased at the bar. No drinks may be brought into or out of the lodge. Enter from the front of the building at the door marked “Banquet”.
Trophies for class winners along with some additional awards will be given. There will also be a merchandise give away but you must have paid your 2007 Associate fee to be eligible.
2007 Associates will receive an Associate packet containing tickets for merchandise. There will be four (4) tickets in each packet. Each 2007 Master Associate will receive one (1) ticket for each level of merchandise. Each 2007 Family Associate will receive two (2) tickets for each level of merchandise.
Level 4
Sirius Satellite Radios, Driver’s Gloves, Mechanic’s Gloves, Neck Braces, Oil, Race Day Entries Passes
Level 3
GPS Guidance System, 2-Cycle Clutch, 4-Cycle Clutch, Kart Stands, Helmet, Helmet Paint Job, Tools
Level 2
Yamaha F-200 Engine, Sonik TaG Engine (each engine will have a winner)
Level 1
Birel Baby Kart, Birel Cadet Kart, Birel R-30 Full Size Kart (winner gets choice)
More items will be added as we receive them from manufacturers. You can get your 2007 Associate form as well as pay your Associate fee on the website (www.indykartingseries.com).
As we are looking forward to the 2007 season, please join us in reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and reminiscing about the past season.
Please RSVP no later than Friday, February 23, 2007 to Tammy McLaughlin at (317) 831-5813 with number of people attending. Directions can be found on the IKS website.
Kevin Potter, Event Director
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