The History of RFK Racing

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @DoglegMediaMatt
    @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +9

    🚨 Penske will be the next team featured. Let me know your honorable mentions for them below! The poll that is going up will be for the team after Penske! Thanks y’all! 🔥😎

    • @DuddleBug5
      @DuddleBug5 Год назад +3

      Hi

    • @DuddleBug5
      @DuddleBug5 Год назад +2

      Newman is 2019-2021

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      @@DuddleBug5not off to a hot start with this one 😂

    • @bronzecookie7888
      @bronzecookie7888 Год назад +4

      Austin cindric Daytona 500 win and the Kenneth Logano rivalry in 2015

    • @cwag
      @cwag Год назад +1

      Newman in the 02, Cindric in the 33,

  • @cwag
    @cwag Год назад +43

    1997 Chad Little was an owner driver and Roush bought the team partway through the season, but left Chad in a Pontiac for the rest of the year.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Thanks a ton!

    • @gocats1
      @gocats1 Год назад +8

      Actually that was Greg Pollex that owned the team. Greg is the father of Sherry.

    • @Lord_Reavous
      @Lord_Reavous Год назад

      I was under the impression that it was due to contract shenanigans that were in place when he bought the team.

    • @dirttrackmisfits1901
      @dirttrackmisfits1901 Год назад +3

      Fun Fact, at the end of 1997 Roush sold those Pontiacs to ISM Marketing, who would score Tabasco as a sponsor, hire Todd Bodine, and give us what became known as the 'Tabasco Fiasco'.

    • @tylerwelch7574
      @tylerwelch7574 Год назад

      Chad drove for Greg Pollex in 1997.

  • @zero_one4056
    @zero_one4056 Год назад +9

    I think a nice little Iconic moment for RFK is Kurt Busch driving the 97 being the last guy that Dale Sr ever flipped off during the ‘01 Daytona 500

  • @titanironwolf7986
    @titanironwolf7986 Год назад +8

    I looked it up on Chad Little if anyone else hasnt mentioned it yet. In 1997 Little's ride the #97 was owned by Mark Rypien Motorsports, otherwise known as PPC Racing. Despite an 8th place finish at Bristol the car struggled with Pontiac. After Watkins Glen later that year, Jack Roush bought the #97 from PPC owner Greg Pollex and Chad Little went to Roush to run full time with it in 1998

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Awesome thanks!

    • @titanironwolf7986
      @titanironwolf7986 Год назад +2

      ​@DoglegMediaMatt for Penske. Definitely should note on Jeremy Mayfield at Pocono in 2000 where he outfoxed the Intimidator with a bump and run. And this is actually quite wild but Penske also ran in F1 in the 70s and it dabbled in Australian V8 Supercars from 2014 to 2020 buying 51% of, and I'm not joking when I say it, Dick Johnson Racing

  • @nathansheeler1663
    @nathansheeler1663 Год назад +3

    Penske Moments
    -Weird numbers of 02 and 06 for Ryan Newman and Sam Hornish Jr.’s debuts.
    -Rusty Wallace finishing 2nd in his debut in 1980
    -Rusty Wallace doing the flip crazy style at Talladega before Ryan Preece made it cool
    -Jeff Gordon vs Rusty Wallace
    -Jeremy Mayfield intimidating the Intimidator, then preceding to get himself booted out of the ride early in 2001 for disagreements with Penske (foreshadowing his Evernham departure)
    -Rocket Ryan winning ROY and his crazy pole runs in the 2000s
    -Brad K vs Kyle Busch vs Marcos Ambrose 2012 at the Glen
    -Brad K championship and drunken interview
    -Joey Logano vs Denny Hamlin vs Kyle Busch 2013 Auto Club
    -Joey Logano vs Matt Kenseth 2015
    -Brad Keselowski vs everyone 2014

  • @Gooseiscool
    @Gooseiscool Год назад +15

    I think one of the most iconic moments in penske’s history is Brad keselowski winning dodge a championship in there final season

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +3

      That is pretty incredible, went out with a bang!

    • @bradwithers4720
      @bradwithers4720 Год назад +2

      I still watch Brad's ESPN drunken interview.

  • @NickSamon
    @NickSamon 11 месяцев назад +2

    The reason why Dave Blaney drove the 99 car in Charlotte 2004 is when Carl Edwards came late from the Trucks race, so Dave Blaney started that car before Carl Edwards hopped on the 99 car that race.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the info! This is great!

  • @c.d.8975
    @c.d.8975 4 месяца назад +5

    Ryan Preece will take RFK to the next level beginning in 2025

  • @joshmeister4449
    @joshmeister4449 Год назад +9

    Most iconic Roush moment for me was and will always be Mark Martin winning the 2005 all star race.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +3

      Awesome moment!

    • @RAID3R63
      @RAID3R63 Год назад +2

      Ole 93 scheme was out front like it was always meant to be

  • @ethantaube2512
    @ethantaube2512 Год назад +3

    Newman drove the 6 in 2021. He did make the playoffs but got eliminated after the round of 16

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      I don’t know why I can’t get Newman history right haha 😂

  • @paulelliott682
    @paulelliott682 Год назад +2

    Carl Edwards 1st race for Roush was at MIS in the DC Comics weekend. He drove the Green Lantern. Because die-cast cars are scheduled months ahead not a week out, it had Jeff Burton's name.

  • @sodahunter8413
    @sodahunter8413 Год назад +5

    Rusty is my favorite driver of all time. And I’ll never forget his wild rides at Daytona and Talladega in 1993.
    Also him putting Jeff Gordon in the wall at Richmond 1998 was pretty sweet too lol

  • @nathanmiddaugh6986
    @nathanmiddaugh6986 Год назад +2

    Penske moment? DW calling, “Toyota drag race, Toyota drag race” and Newman scoops up the W being pushed by Kurt.
    But being a Newman fan, any win of his was my favourite.
    That black and white Alltel car was slick back in the day. 12 was best but the 02 finished 2nd in Kansas in 2001.

  • @THEDonnyB
    @THEDonnyB Год назад +3

    Another wierd part of the Roush 97 was that Chad Little ran a Thunderbird (I think the entire season) even though Ford introduced the Taurus.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      That’s a cool fact too!

    • @paulelliott682
      @paulelliott682 Год назад +1

      Roush Racing didn't have enough time and/or $ to build Taurus' for 97 team so they painted John Deere on 1997 #6 Valvoline T-birds.

  • @dshafterh3897
    @dshafterh3897 Год назад +2

    I'm glad you guys explained who Tod Kluever was the last time I asked because I still don't remember a single thing about that guy.

  • @highoctanecards
    @highoctanecards Год назад +1

    Great video. As a few others the 97 Pontiac was owned by Greg Pollex, a co owner of the team was Mark Rypien, the former Redskins QB that played under Joe Gibbs.

  • @OE_Racing
    @OE_Racing Год назад +2

    Penske memorable moments
    2022 - Logano winning the championship in "The Year of The Logano" 20/22
    2018 - Ryan Blayne wins first Roval Race
    2018 - Keslowski gets 500th. Win for Penske (as a organization) at Las Vegas
    2016 - Logano wins All star race in penkske special photos car???
    2015 - Kenseth vs Logano
    2012 - Dodge goes out with a Championship for Penske
    2002 Rusty Wallace vs Gordon "Bump and run" at Bristol

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Awesome! Thanks for this

    • @OE_Racing
      @OE_Racing Год назад +2

      @@DoglegMediaMatt Thank you for liking my comment 😁👍

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      @@OE_Racing no problem! It was a great comment!

    • @OE_Racing
      @OE_Racing Год назад

      @@DoglegMediaMatt 😊👍

  • @chrisfurrow118
    @chrisfurrow118 Год назад +2

    The coolest moment in RFK history has to be when all 5 cars made the Chase. For Penske it's the Daytona 500's with Newman, Logano, and Cindric as well as the championships for Brad K and Logano winning the damn war.

  • @impact88
    @impact88 Год назад +2

    1. when rusty wallace spins jeff gordon at the 1998 Richmond race
    2. When Carl Edwards flipped Brad Keselowski at 2010 Atlanta Race

  • @Antonio_M_Walker14
    @Antonio_M_Walker14 Год назад +1

    My memorable moments are Mark Martin won 2002 Coke 600 in Charlotte and he also said this is the hardest race he's ever drove in his life.

  • @CJODell12
    @CJODell12 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ryan Newman actually made the playoffs in 2019, but was eliminated in the first round. He finished 15th in points earning 3 top 5’s, 14 top 10s, and an average finish of 14.6.

  • @CH1L1B0MB3N
    @CH1L1B0MB3N Год назад +5

    3:31 Todd Kluever is pronounced Kleever not Kluver

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +3

      Lmao welp, I’m not great with pronunciation we all knew this 😂

  • @DoubleA3403
    @DoubleA3403 Год назад +1

    Love these videos! I had no idea that 26 car driven by benson was Roushs car. My honorable mention for Penske has to be Brad K winning the championship and his legendary interview with espn after. Dude was toasted. Haha

  • @drewweber7811
    @drewweber7811 Год назад +4

    RFK number fonts may be the worst and least cohesive of any team ever. It seems that not a single thought was put into brand identity. Hendrick is guilty of this annoyance as well.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +2

      I have thought the same thing haha, but I tend to like them 😂

    • @scar3crow_art
      @scar3crow_art Год назад +1

      Looks like Brad is trying to fix that with the redesigns to the 17 to better match the 6.

  • @lanternsown3525
    @lanternsown3525 Год назад +2

    I remember the 90s No. 6 Valvoline Ford Mark Martin drove fondly there were a few times back then it seemed like it was either him or Jeff Gordon were winning every race.

  • @skylerlysek9231
    @skylerlysek9231 Год назад +3

    The 97 team was owned by Greg Pollex (PPC Racing). Roush would end up buying the team during the 1997 season.
    The team ran Pontiac because of being under contract. Then for 1998, the 97 team races under the Roush Racing Name.

  • @47tuca76
    @47tuca76 Год назад +2

    All 5 Roush drivers making the 2005 10-man Chase is a ironic moment for Roush Racing, that was 50% of the Chase field.

  • @THEDonnyB
    @THEDonnyB Год назад +2

    I still wish Ryan Reed was given a full time ride at Roush. He was a solid driver in the Xfinity series and I believe he could have been a bright spot for the team .

  • @garrywellsii9826
    @garrywellsii9826 Год назад +1

    Chad Little drove the 97 Pontiac for either himself or PPC Racing in 1996 or 97... but Roush bought the team toward the end of the year and then switched to Ford the following year.

  • @frontrowfan
    @frontrowfan Год назад +1

    lets go im here now

  • @anareel4562
    @anareel4562 10 месяцев назад +2

    Lepage may noy have won with roush but he did create a new verb 😂😂

  • @hectorrubiojr2071
    @hectorrubiojr2071 Год назад +1

    Nice video

  • @Rowdyfan4335
    @Rowdyfan4335 Год назад +1

    I love when ricky stenhouse jr drove for the 17 car i miss the good old days

  • @lukenolts4
    @lukenolts4 Год назад +1

    13:25 Chad Little didn't drive for Roush Racing in 1997. He raced for Mark Rypien Motorsports

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      My data shows he ran for Roush in a Pontiac after the Watkins Glen race in 1997.

  • @JakeStuckAtHome
    @JakeStuckAtHome Год назад +1

    Ryan Newman ran the #6 for 3 seasons from 2019-2021!

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      Yeah, I definitely forget about how 2021 season 😂

    • @JakeStuckAtHome
      @JakeStuckAtHome Год назад +1

      No worries! Im sure Ryan Newman wishes he could forget about that season too lol@@DoglegMediaMatt

  • @asiannascarfan
    @asiannascarfan Год назад +1

    That's an interesting pic of the Cheerios 26 car. It's like... a 1999 Taurus, yet it has a Nextel Cup Series decal...

  • @dianeadkins-diorio1783
    @dianeadkins-diorio1783 Год назад +1

    Roush bought the Chad Little 97 team from ppc Racing late in '97; Little would finish out that season in a Pontiac and then convert to a Roush Ford in '98

  • @divine-arrow683
    @divine-arrow683 Год назад +1

    Memorable moments in Team Penske are Carl Edwards flipped Brad Keselowski in 2010 Atlanta, 2012 Brad Keselowski’s championship win for Dodge and Matt Kenseth wrecked Joey Logano in 2015 Martinsville

  • @pretender2706
    @pretender2706 Год назад +1

    Ryan Reed also made a start for #16

  • @paulelliott682
    @paulelliott682 Год назад +1

    Biffle was talent scouted by Benny Parsons. Kenseth was discovered by MM6

  • @nicolesgaming8917
    @nicolesgaming8917 Год назад +1

    Memorable moments for Penske:
    Kurt Busch pushing Ryan Newman to victory in the 2008 Daytona 500
    Brad Keselowski flipping at Atlanta in 2010 (off the front end of Carl Edwards' car - nice segue)
    Brad Keselowski 2012 championship (yeah, it's Dodge's first championship in their last season in the sport, but I remember it more for Brad Keselowski being interviewed while drunk)
    Not a good one, but Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski taking each other (and about half the remaining field) on the last lap of the 2021 Daytona 500.
    Brad Keselowski tweeting in-car under the red flag about the track cleanup after Montoya hit the jet dryer.
    Austin Cindric winning the 2022 Daytona 500.
    And while I know it's not NASCAR, but rather IndyCar (and i can't imagine Will Power ever making a start in NASCAR [Scott McLaughlin, on the other hand...]), I would be remiss if I didn't mention Power's meltdown after his car wouldn't start following an unnecessary red flag in Race 1 of the Detroit doubleheader in 2021 (hey, this is the first team in this series that also competes in other series outside of NASCAR iirc, so I just had to).

  • @jareddiamond5133
    @jareddiamond5133 Месяц назад +1

    I believe if Ted Musgrave stayed with Roush until the end of the 2000 season, he probably would've won a couple races (or at least been in contention to win them). Plus, Musgrave could've obtained 6 or 7 more Top 5s and 10 or 12 more Top 10s, along with another Pole.

  • @Lcngopher
    @Lcngopher Год назад +1

    18:20 but they had five cars in the race and didnt dominate it like hendrick did at dover. Thus hendrick was the first team to have all their cars finish that way. Imo, hms had the more impressive 1-2-3-4, but thats nothing against roush’s. Its still a feat worthy of praise and respect

  • @gilliganallmighty3
    @gilliganallmighty3 Год назад +1

    The 97 team was previously owned by PPC racing and was bought out by Roush at the end of the 1996 season. It was decided that it would be easier to continue to run Pontiact for the 1997 season, then to rush 5 or 6 extra ford chassis over the short off season.

  • @josephgalsworthy3274
    @josephgalsworthy3274 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great vid, but Newman made 2019 playoffs and was barely missed the Round of 12 and he raced in the 6 car in 2021.

  • @kenmartin756
    @kenmartin756 Год назад +1

    If I remember correctly, Roush bought the #97 team in the middle of the 1997 season, and decided to let them continue to run Pontiacs till the end of the year. Chad drove the last ten races of the 1997 season for Roush.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the clarification!

    • @kenmartin756
      @kenmartin756 Год назад +1

      @@DoglegMediaMatt by the way, great job on your videos, and YES, I AM a subscriber!

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      @@kenmartin756 love it! Thanks a ton for being here!

  • @Spaceisface
    @Spaceisface Год назад +1

    For Penske I mention the 2015 fall Martinsville race were kenseth dumped logano

  • @JTerk438
    @JTerk438 Год назад +1

    Chad Little's John Deere team in 1997 wasn't with Roush Racing. Roush bought the team in late 1997 to field Ford Taurus' in 1998. The true start for CHad Little for RFK, was in 1998, even though it was essentially the same team from 1997. Albeit, different owners.

  • @aurorebeaureal
    @aurorebeaureal 11 месяцев назад +1

    The number 97 was renumbered as the 26 in 2006.

  • @Magicwhitespot
    @Magicwhitespot Год назад +1

    Never thought about it.
    Kenseth wins last Winston cup
    Busch wins first Nextel cup
    Only 2 championships for roush

  • @CH1L1B0MB3N
    @CH1L1B0MB3N Год назад +8

    Ryan Newman ran in 2021 aswell

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +4

      Yeah, funny enough I messed this up in the 2nd ever number history video too 😂

  • @lesblase3667
    @lesblase3667 6 месяцев назад +1

    SVG will make the #97 Great Again!

  • @willhamilton9121
    @willhamilton9121 Год назад +1

    Hell yeah didn't know roush was from Kentucky

  • @nickb8773
    @nickb8773 Год назад +1

    I live about a hour from mark’s hometown of batesville

  • @cito1101
    @cito1101 Год назад +1

    For Penske: Brad Keselowski's 2012 championship run

  • @scottmoody7052
    @scottmoody7052 Год назад +1

    Do stewart haas racing

  • @RAID3R63
    @RAID3R63 Год назад +1

    I got some good penske ones ryan newmans 02 mike wallace 12 Justin allgier also 12 scott hornish jr

  • @Mydennyatemylogano
    @Mydennyatemylogano Год назад +2

    Comment 2 of asking matt to make a South boston speedway vid

  • @roymcdre9180
    @roymcdre9180 Год назад +1

    Honorable Mention wasnt Roush putting all 5 of their cars in 10 car Chase in 2005? Maybe i missed it in the vid?

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      I whiffed there. I believe I mentioned it during the 1234 finish at homestead in 2005

  • @Gachanascarnation94
    @Gachanascarnation94 Год назад +1

    Gaunt brother racing next

  • @suarezfan99
    @suarezfan99 Год назад +1

    I think Chad Little was in a Pontiac in 1997 because he was driving for another team.

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      It shows he was running for Roush. That’s weird

    • @cwag
      @cwag Год назад

      Roush bought the team towards the end of the season , he started the season as an owner driver after bringing his 23 Busch team to Cup.

    • @TanDawg58
      @TanDawg58 Год назад

      He drove for Greg Pollex

  • @BigTre04
    @BigTre04 Год назад +1

    Ryan Blaney winning the Coca-Cola 600

  • @Packers909
    @Packers909 Год назад +1

    Packers do have two nfl teams, the other one is called the new york jets.

  • @RyanMctier-xc4jw
    @RyanMctier-xc4jw Год назад +1

    2022 Daytona 500

  • @lolodatruf8648
    @lolodatruf8648 Год назад +1

    Every time I see Carl edwards mentioned in videos I get sad he could’ve been a top 5 driver ever easy if he didn’t retire early

  • @liambuchanan6342
    @liambuchanan6342 Год назад +2

    Ryan Newman ran 3 seasons for Roush, not 2

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      Yeah this is the second time I’ve messed that up 😂

    • @godsmasterpiece1075
      @godsmasterpiece1075 Год назад

      To be fair, his 2021 was pretty forgettable. His driver rating was worse than Harrison Burton's is right now.

  • @godsmasterpiece1075
    @godsmasterpiece1075 Год назад +1

    Newman did make the 2019 playoffs, he didn't narrowly miss.

  • @zackerykoroskenyi2745
    @zackerykoroskenyi2745 Год назад +1

    darinton race in 2022 of logano vs byron i was there it was good racing ok

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад

      That would have been a great one to see in person!

  • @josephharrison5639
    @josephharrison5639 Год назад +1

    I was gonna say ya missed Edwards first win as a moment but I guess it was the clip playing throughout the video sooooo 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Yeah I mentioned it during his segment of the 99 haha

  • @PhantomTrap26
    @PhantomTrap26 Год назад +5

    Was I the only person mentioning Todd kluever?

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +4

      One other, but I made sure to mention you!

    • @Tonymeows43
      @Tonymeows43 Год назад +2

      Whooo?????

    • @PhantomTrap26
      @PhantomTrap26 Год назад +2

      Thanks I will make sure to give you some other mentions in future videos

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +2

      @@Tonymeows43😂😂😂

    • @PhantomTrap26
      @PhantomTrap26 Год назад +2

      Lemme guess me and the guy were the only mentioning a bust?

  • @zackerykoroskenyi2745
    @zackerykoroskenyi2745 Год назад +1

    i said one for it at the poll ok

  • @mattw3103
    @mattw3103 Год назад +3

    🏁🏁🏁

  • @rfk617
    @rfk617 Год назад +1

    Newman was in the 6 for 2019-2021 not 2019-2020 an made the playoffs in 2019.

  • @dannysteadman1357
    @dannysteadman1357 Год назад +1

    He ran a Pontiac because it wasn’t a Rousch car at the time

  • @CH1L1B0MB3N
    @CH1L1B0MB3N Год назад +3

    First

  • @DuddleBug5
    @DuddleBug5 Год назад +3

    Hi

  • @brandonpennington1983
    @brandonpennington1983 11 месяцев назад +1

    Not for long tho Brad Keslowski will win in the 6 car this year.

    • @johngavlick6479
      @johngavlick6479 8 месяцев назад +1

      He just did

    • @CJODell12
      @CJODell12 4 месяца назад

      Brad broke a 3 year winless drought at Darlington in May and ended the regular season 8th in points with 1 win, 8 top 5s and 12 top 10s.

  • @lathanpankey2173
    @lathanpankey2173 Год назад +1

    Imo no other team is more synonymous with a manufacturer than Roush and Ford. The name even carries over to everyday passengers cars. Think about it there’s no Hendrick Camaro, Joe Gibbs Supra, and there never was an Everham or Penske charger. But there are Roush mustangs you can buy from a dealership

  • @drdetroitwheels
    @drdetroitwheels Год назад +1

    That was a driver that used to drive a 16-car I don't think he ever won a race he had to wear a special suit because he had diabetes and Ryan Reed I believe the name as I said I don't Google

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Yup you’re right!

    • @drdetroitwheels
      @drdetroitwheels Год назад +1

      Thank you for responding and anything I can help you please let me know I don't Google anything it just off the top of my mind I'm stupid that way I've been around race cars for over 52 years and I follow all the old stuff prior to my birth

    • @drdetroitwheels
      @drdetroitwheels Год назад +2

      @@DoglegMediaMatt and if you're going to be doing the Penske video don't leave out Mark Donohue who was probably Rodger penske's favorite driver Penske driver who probably is Way Way Back in the early sixties race Gary Bettenhausen

  • @kenmartin756
    @kenmartin756 Год назад +1

    So who drove the number 6 in 2021?

    • @DoglegMediaMatt
      @DoglegMediaMatt  Год назад +1

      Me and Ryan Newman knowledge aren’t a great match. I messed this up in the number history video for the 6 too 😅

  • @jameshigginbotham4050
    @jameshigginbotham4050 Год назад

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