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Engine failure
After a disappointing first run, both teams' worst fears are confirmed. The Brum Brums' turbo restricted the performance of their salvaged V6 engine, knocking them back to a pedestrian 29.7mph. The Rocketeers' troublesome twin engine design failed, leaving a single working engine taking them to a speed of 44.2mph.

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