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Stalling for time
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Stalling for time
The teams went head-to-head in three races, twice around the track. The belt-driven clutch caused the Rescuers' bike to stall at the start of the first race, giving the nimble Supermodels the edge. But the power behind the Rescuer's bike brought them back to win the first race.

The SupermodelsThe RescuersThe Supermodels' designThe Rescuers' design
Red herringsThe Supermodels scavengeSpeeding to the finish lineGearbox gaff
Clutching at strawsStalling for timeA pushoverStrutting their stuff
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