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Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks ‘Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?’ – NBC Connecticut

Middletown native Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts. Jones was defending Austin Cindric, winner of Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, after Team Penske teammate Logano […]

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Jones was defending Austin Cindric, winner of Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, after Team Penske teammate Logano unleashed an expletive-laden rant about Cindric around the halfway mark of the race.

Logano was furious he did not receive the help he needed from Cindric, which allowed rival Toyota driver Bubba Wallace to win the second stage and earn valuable bonus points.

“Way to go Austin. Way to go. You dumb (expletive). Way to (expletive) go,” Logano said on his team radio. “What a stupid (expletive). He just gave it to him. Gave Toyota a stage win. Nice job. Way to go. What the (expletive).”

Jones was angered by Logano’s rant and in six social media posts congratulated Cindric, called Logano selfish and celebrated Logano being disqualified for failing postrace inspection.

“Good teammates are hard to come by, Boss! Remember that one of urs MFed u on national tv, when in all actuality, u did everything possible to keep from wrecking him,” Jones wrote. “Some people are ‘hooray for our team as long as I’m the star’ as every team has them. Hendrick, RCR, JGR, Penske, etc. Sometimes karma is glorious.”

When told of Jones’ comments on a Tuesday appearance of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s “The Morning Drive,” Logano said he was unaware of them. Once he was told, Logano asked: “Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car at Talladega? That would be my first question. I’m pretty certain he hasn’t.

“That’s like me saying something about baseball. I know nothing about baseball. That’s like me saying something that he did something in baseball that was wrong. That doesn’t matter.”

Logano continued by saying that as a former professional athlete, Jones should understand there was more to the situation than what he saw on television. Jones grew up outside Daytona International Speedway and was once the grand marshal for the Daytona 500.

“Chipper Jones, he seems like a cool dude, he’s done a lot, right? He’s a pretty popular, good baseball player, but he’s not a race car driver, and I know he wasn’t in the room with us when we set in place the way things are supposed to go,” Logano said. “You would think somebody that has been in professional sports and has been in meetings like that would probably take a step back and say, ‘Man, there’s probably more to the story here than what there is.’ I’m surprised it went that way. Maybe he was just bored. I don’t know what his situation is. I tell you I don’t care.”

Logano said he and Cindric cleared the air in Penske’s Monday meeting.

“Austin and I talked about it. We’ve got to move forward. That’s what it is,” he said. “I explained my side. He understood. We move on. There’s no sense in airing our dirty laundry and airing out what the actual rules are because that’s private information that doesn’t need to be out to everybody. But the facts are that what we set in place wasn’t happening and that’s why I got frustrated. Like I said, we talked about it and we moved on.”

Logano did acknowledge that he probably should not have hit the radio button and “spouted off so much.”

“Probably blew up into a little bigger situation than it needed to, but the conversation, either way, needed to happen. Just more people are talking about it now,” he added.

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Wilkesboro Speedway Preview

Heading from the high banks of Kansas Speedway to the up and downhill straights of North Wilkesboro, for the Window World 250 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Here are all the details for Saturday’s Truck Series race. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Preview Last time out in Wilkes County, […]

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Preview

Last time out in Wilkes County, it was Heim-Time again. It was Corey Heim besting veteran Grant Enfinger and Layne Riggs to get his third win of 2024. Can the clock strike Heim-Time again at North Wilkesboro? Or will we see our third different winner of this race in its third year?

Corey Heim during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2024 (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Race Preview:

The Window World 250 is the tenth race of the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series season. It is a 156-mile, 250-lap race around the 0.625-mile speedway. Stage cautions will fall on laps 70 and 140, and the checkered flag on lap 250. A total prize purse of 782,900 dollars is up for grabs at the end of the race.

The Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway

North Wilkesboro Speedway, located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, is one of NASCAR’s original tracks, opening in 1947 and hosting its first NASCAR race in 1949. The 0.625-mile track is known for its unique uphill and downhill straightaways. It became a beloved venue in stock car racing before closing in 1996 due to changes in the NASCAR schedule. After years of neglect, the speedway was revived in 2023, hosting the Cup Series, Truck Series, Modified Tour, and the CARS TOUR.

The Craftsman Truck series first raced at North Wilkesboro in 1995, with Mike Bliss winning that race. Since then, four races have been run. Bliss, Mark Martin, Kyle Larson, and Corey Heim all have one win apiece. Heim also holds the track record with an 18.431-second lap.

Craftsman Truck Series Points Standings:

Here are the points standings for the Craftsman Truck Series following Kansas Speedway:

1. Corey Heim: 412
2. Chandler Smith: 348
3. Daniel Hemric: 327
4. Tyler Ankrum: 312
5. Grant Enfinger: 295
6. Ty Majeski: 285
7. Jake Garcia: 274
8. Kaden Honeycutt: 256
9. Layne Riggs: 248
10. Ben Rhodes: 245

READ MORE: Carson Hocevar Outclasses Truck Series Regulars to Win at Kansas

Drivers to Watch:

We have a couple of drivers from other series making a start in the Trucks on Saturday. The All-time wins leader in Trucks, Kyle Busch, will drive from Spire Motorsports in the #07 Chevy. Sammy Smith from the Xfinity Series will drive Spire’s #7 Chevy. The #66 Ford will be piloted by Luke Baldwin, as he makes several starts in the Truck Series.

Let’s pick winners for Saturday’s race. Corey Heim is the big favorite for the race. Last year’s winner, P6 in the 2023 race. He has been on fire this year, with a 3.75-place average finish in the last four races. BetUS has his odds at +200, second to our next pick.

Kyle Busch is still the king of the Truck Series. He showed the field that he is still ‘him’ at Atlanta in February. I think Kyle will show the field and the fans at North Wilkesboro on Saturday, he still has it. Different truck and different crew, but it will be the same old Kyle Busch behind the wheel. Look for Busch on Saturday.

For the Fords in this race, I’m looking at two different drivers. Both have been good, but consistency has been an issue lately. Layne Riggs ran third in the 2024 race, but has had two bad points finishes recently. A crash at Texas and then a DQ at Kansas have been bad for momentum. If things go right, look for Riggs and the #34 Ford on Saturday. The other Ford? Ty Majeski. Majeski ran second to Larson in 2023, eleventh in 2024, but 2025 has not been the season the defending champion has needed. If everything goes good, I think Majeski can be a contender for the race win.

How To Watch The Truck Series at North Wilkesboro:

Saturday, May 17:

Practice
- 9:30 AM EST
- Coverage is on FS2
Qualifying
- 10:35 AM EST
- Coverage continues on FS2
The Window World 250
- 1:30 PM EST
- Coverage switches to FS1, and on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Stay connected with Last Word on Motorsports for all the racing news from North Wilkesboro

Main Photo: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire

Recording Date: 5/20/2023

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North Wilkesboro Qualifying Results: May 2025 (NASCAR All-Star)

NASCAR starting positions for heat races and the All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway NASCAR Cup Series cars have unloaded in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The short track of North Wilkesboro Speedway is set for a round of practice and a unique qualifying format for the All-Star Race. View North Wilkesboro qualifying results for the […]

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NASCAR starting positions for heat races and the All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series cars have unloaded in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The short track of North Wilkesboro Speedway is set for a round of practice and a unique qualifying format for the All-Star Race.

View North Wilkesboro qualifying results for the NASCAR All-Star Race below.

North Wilkesboro TV Schedule

All-Star qualifying is a three lap process. On lap two, drivers head for the pit lane to make a four tire pit stop then return to the track for a third lap. The combination of all three laps will be the qualifying time.

10 second penalties are on deck for pit lane violations.

Open Qualifying will set the lineup for the All-Star Open. The top two cars from that race will transfer to the tail of the All-Star Race.

Qualifying will also set the lineup for the cars already locked into the All-Star Race. Those cars will be split into two heat races based on today’s results.

Shane van Gisbergen will start from the pole position in the All-Star Open. His three lap qualifying run was clocked at a time of 1:28.684.

Brad Keselowski will set the front row for the first heat races after setting a time at 1:27.362. Christopher Bell was 2nd in qualifying with a time of 1:28.252 and he’ll lead heat two to the green flag.

Michael McDowell’s crew wins the pit crew challenge for the fastest pit stop. They’ll be handed a $100,000 bonus.

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Qualifying Results
NASCAR All-Star Race
May 16, 2025

Pos | Driver | Best Time

1. Brad Keselowski
1:27.362

2. Christopher Bell
1:28.252

3. Alex Bowman
1:28.361

4. Chase Briscoe
1:28.649

5. William Byron
1:29.120

6. Joey Logano
1:29.257

7. Austin Dillon
1:29.619

8. Denny Hamlin
1:29.921

9. Tyler Reddick
1:30.170

10. Chase Elliott
1:30.450

11. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
1:30.473

12. Kyle Busch
1:31.223

13. Josh Berry
1:31.240

14. Harrison Burton
1:34.432

15. Justin Allgaier
1:34.949

16. Chris Buescher
1:38.272

17. Ross Chastain
1:38.886

18. Austin Cindric
1:39.056

19. Ryan Blaney
1:40.337

20. Daniel Suarez
1:46.930

NASCAR Driver Group Photo 2023 - North Wilkesboro Speedway — NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 19: A general view of NASCAR Cup Series drivers (Back Row L-R) Ryan Blaney, Josh Bilicki, Erik Jones, Noah Gragson, Aric Almirola, Corey LaJoie, Ross Chastain, Ty Gibbs, Bubba Wallace, Ty Dillon, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Daniel Suarez, Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, Michael McDowell, Chris Buescher, Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric, Martin Truex Jr., (Front Row L-R) Chandler Smith, Harrison Burton, Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, William Byron, Justin Haley, AJ Allmendinger, Kevin Harvick, Austin Dillon, Todd Gilliland, Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece, JJ Yeley, and Tyler Reddick pose on track for a photo at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR All-Star
Heat 1 Lineup
May 17, 2025

1. Brad Keselowski

2. Alex Bowman

3. William Byron

4. Austin Dillon

5. Tyler Reddick

6. Ricky Stenhouse Jr

7. Josh Berry

8. Justin Allgaier

9. Ross Chastain

10. Ryan Blaney

NASCAR All-Star
Heat 2 Lineup
May 17, 2025

1. Christopher Bell

2. Chase Briscoe

3. Joey Logano

4. Denny Hamlin

5. Chase Elliott

6. Kyle Busch

7. Harrison Burton

8. Chris Buescher

9. Austin Cindric

10. Daniel Suarez

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Starting Lineup
NASCAR All-Star (Open)
May 17, 2025

Pos | Driver | Best Time

1. Shane van Gisbergen
1:28.684

2. Carson Hocevar
1:28.884

3. Noah Gragson
1:29.596

4. Michael McDowell
1:29.610

5. Ryan Preece
1:29.688

6. Zane Smith
1:30.477

7. Justin Haley
1:30.495

8. John Hunter Nemechek
1:30.841

9. Ty Gibbs
1:30.917

10. Ty Dillon
1:31.444

11. Cole Custer
1:32.050

12. Erik Jones
1:35.597

13. Riley Herbst
1:39.650

14. Cody Ware
1:39.791

15. Bubba Wallace
1:39.690

16. AJ Allmendinger
1:50.942

17. Todd Gilliland
2:02.694

18. Chad Finchum
2:24.024

North Wilkesboro
Practice Results
NASCAR All-Star
(Open + All-Star)
May 16, 2025

Pos | Driver | Best Time

1. Tyler Reddick
18.198

2. Chase Elliott
18.233

3. Bubba Wallace
18.237

4. Christopher Bell
18.265

5. Erik Jones
18.271

6. Ross Chastain
18.274

7. Brad Keselowski
18.290

8. William Byron
18.294

9. Kyle Busch
18.307

10. Joey Logano
18.313

11. Josh Berry
18.320

12. Ty Gibbs
18.321

13. Austin Cindric
18.327

14. Todd Gilliland
18.349

15. Daniel Suarez
18.361

16. John Hunter Nemechek
18.364

17. Ryan Blaney
18.373

18. Denny Hamlin
18.390

19. Riley Herbst
18.400

20. Ty Dillon
18.416

21. Justin Haley
18.420

22. Ryan Preece
18.421

23. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
18.423

24. Justin Allgaier
18.434

25. Chase Briscoe
18.437

26. Noah Gragson
18.440

27. Carson Hocevar
18.441

28. Shane Van Gisbergen
18.447

29. Zane Smith
18.471

30. Chris Buescher
18.476

31. AJ Allmendinger
18.487

32. Alex Bowman
18.500

33. Michael McDowell
18.512

34. Harrison Burton
18.529

35. Austin Dillon
18.549

36. Cole Custer
18.580

37. Cody Ware
18.682

38. Chad Finchum
19.212

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NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashes for the second time in the lead-up to the Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS — NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashed for the second time in the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500 on Friday when he lost control of his Arrow McLaren entry and hit the wall in the final practice session before this weekend’s qualifying runs. The damage was relatively minor, though, and it only took Larson’s team […]

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The damage was relatively minor, though, and it only took Larson’s team about an hour to make repairs to the front and rear of the car. That allowed him to get in some precious laps with about 30 minutes left in the 6-hour session.

Larson, who also crashed on April 24 during an open test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is taking his second shot at trying to complete ”the Double” by running the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Larson finished 18th in the rain-delayed 500 last year, but he never ran a lap in the NASCAR race in Charlotte when rain there ended the race early.

”Obviously it’s tricky. I spun,” Larson said after leaving the care center. ”I don’t know. Kind of caught off guard a little bit there, but I think we’ll be fine. I tend to get over things pretty quickly. I know I spun but my balance felt pretty close to being good.”

Larson waited until there were about 90 minutes left in Friday’s practice, which was marked by high temperatures and gusty winds that made for treacherous conditions, before trying his first qualifying simulation. He wasn’t far into the run when his No. 17 car went skittering up the track, bumped nose-first into the wall and then spun around and hit it again.

The crash came several hours after Kyffin Simpson hit the wall hard and nearly flipped his car.

Larson’s damaged car was put on a hoist and taken to Gasoline Alley, where Arrow McLaren went to work fixing it. Along with the late laps he got Friday, the team will have an hour-long practice Saturday morning before qualifying begins at 11 a.m. EDT.

”I’m sure at this point, we’ll want to get out there and shake it down,” Larson said. ”If not, you still get time to make a few runs tomorrow. The track conditions will be better and I’m sure we’ll pack a little extra downforce to be safe that first run, and get a run in. Not too worried about it.”

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Logitech Reignites NASCAR All-Star Race with Bubba Wallace: A Revolution in Racing Revolutionized

In a groundbreaking move, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is set to showcase his partnership with gaming giant Logitech in the upcoming 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race. This collaboration marks a significant shift in the world of racing, where virtual simulations are becoming increasingly intertwined with real-world performance. Logitech, a pioneer in sim racing technology, has been […]

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Logitech, a pioneer in sim racing technology, has been a driving force in revolutionizing the way drivers train and compete. Their partnership with eNASCAR has elevated the sport to new heights, with Logitech G serving as the official partner of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series event since 2021.

For Wallace, this collaboration with Logitech goes beyond just a sponsorship deal. It represents a fusion of high-performance racing and cutting-edge gaming culture, where skills are honed both on the track and behind the screen. As Wallace himself attests, the partnership with Logitech has not only enhanced his racing experience but also bridged the gap between virtual and real-world racing.

The upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro will see Wallace behind the wheel of a special Logitech-branded car, featuring a striking blue color scheme that is sure to turn heads on the track. This partnership is a testament to the growing influence of sim racing in the world of NASCAR, as drivers like Wallace leverage advanced technology to push the boundaries of their skills.

But Wallace is not the only driver embracing the virtual realm. NASCAR legends like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin have also been vocal advocates of sim racing, recognizing its impact on the sport’s evolution. As the NASCAR industry continues to expand, so does the gaming industry, paving the way for a new era of racing that blurs the lines between virtual simulations and physical victory lanes.

As fans gear up to witness Wallace in action at the NASCAR All-Star Race, Logitech remains committed to delivering top-notch performance and innovation to its partners. The convergence of real and virtual worlds in NASCAR not only enhances the fan experience but also opens up new avenues for drivers to train and compete at the highest level.

In a world where sim racing meets physical triumph, collaborations like the one between Bubba Wallace and Logitech G are reshaping the landscape of modern-day racing. As the NASCAR Cup Series continues to embrace innovation and technology, partnerships like these underscore the pivotal role that sim racing plays in shaping the future of the sport.

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NASCAR All-Star Open Race at North Wilkesboro

Shane van Gisbergen rocketed to the pole position for the NASCAR All-Star Open Race, which will serve as the precursor to Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race. The top-two finishers from Sunday’s All-Star Open, and one fan-vote winner, will advance to the field for the NASCAR All-Star Race. SVG’s qualifying time over three laps, with a four-tire […]

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SVG’s qualifying time over three laps, with a four-tire pit stop included, was 1 minute, 28.685 seconds, which was 0.199 seconds faster than Carson Hocevar, who will start on the outside of the front row for the NASCAR All-Star Open.

Here is the official starting lineup for the NASCAR All-Star Open Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Pos	Car	Driver	Time (sec)	Diff
1	88	Shane van Gisbergen #	88.685
2	77	Carson Hocevar	88.884	0.199
3	4	Noah Gragson	88.596	0.911
4	71	Michael McDowell	89.610	0.925
5	60	Ryan Preece	89.688	1.003
6	38	Zane Smith	90.478	1.793
7	7	Justin Haley	90.495	1.810
8	42	John Hunter Nemechek	90.841	2.156
9	54	Ty Gibbs	90.918	2.233
10	10	Ty Dillon	91.444	2.759
11	41	Cole Custer	92.050	3.365
12	43	Erik Jones	95.597	6.912
13	35	Riley Herbst #	99.650	10.965
14	23	Bubba Wallace	99.690	11.005
15	15	Cody Ware	99.791	11.106
16	16	AJ Allmendinger	110.942	22.257
17	34	Todd Gilliland	122.695	34.010
18	66	Chad Finchum	144.025	55.340

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All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

The NASCAR All-Star Race is this weekend at North Wilkesboro. There are going to be so many great paint schemes. This is a week where we get to see some special designs and unique looks. North Wilkesboro is entering its third year as the All-Star Race venue for NASCAR. I think it has largely been […]

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The NASCAR All-Star Race is this weekend at North Wilkesboro. There are going to be so many great paint schemes. This is a week where we get to see some special designs and unique looks.

North Wilkesboro is entering its third year as the All-Star Race venue for NASCAR. I think it has largely been a success, although the repave, albeit necessary, changed the way the track races.

Will we see one of these paint schemes take the elevator ride up to Victory Lane? Someone is walking away with $1,000,000 on Sunday night.

Ross Chastain No. 1 Busch Light Fan Vote Chevy

Busch Light knows how to do a great paint scheme. Trackhouse Racing and the design people there are also top notch. No wonder Ross Chastain has another banger for North Wilkesboro.

This car looks great and reminds fans to vote for their favorite driver. I think Chastain is up there among the most popular drivers in the sport, so he should have lots of votes. 8/10.

Brad Keselowski No. 6 Solomon Plumbing Ford

A purple paint scheme?! Thank you very much, Brad Keselowski. This is a great variation on the Solomon Plumbing designs we have seen the last few years.

RFK Racing needs this No. 6 team to get it together. Will the All-Star Race be that race that lets Keselowski find his footing again? 9/10.

Kyle Busch No. 8 Senix Chevy

Another veteran driver that needs good news. Kyle Busch has a great looking Chevy this week with Senix on board.

Rowdy is desperate for a win. He is doing all he can to get one. Is he going to win the $1,000,000 prize? He left last year with a sore face. 7.5/10.

Chris Buescher No. 17 Kroger/Tylenol Ford

While he was penalized 60 points this week, Chris Buescher won’t feel too bad. After all, he has Tylenol on his car this week, so headaches shouldn’t be a concern.

North Wilkesboro won’t let Buescher pick up points, but he can console himself with a seven-figure payday. Not too bad, if you ask me. 8.5/10.

Bubba Wallace No. 23 Logitech Toyota

Logitech has had some hit or miss NASCAR paint schemes. This is a hit for sure. A great blue color and Bubba Wallace is ready to take on North Wilkesboro again.

We have seen Wallace have some good runs at this track. I will be very interested to see how he performs this weekend. 8.5/10.

Todd Gilliland No. 34 Overplay Ford

A new sponsor for Todd Gilliland! I’m not sure what Overplay does, but they have a good looking car this week.

This NASCAR season hasn’t gone the way Gilliland likely thought it would. He is lagging behind expectations, but I think he could still surprise us this season with a few big performances. 7.5/10.

Ryan Preece No. 60 Boston Common Golf Ford

This looks like a Solomon Plubming scheme with a different sponsor on it, to be honest. Boston Common Golf, again, not sure what that is. But they make a nice race car design for Ryan Preece this week.

Preece has been having great runs this season. He has also had disappointment, like the DQ from Talladega. Will Preece get himself back to the front at Wilkesboro? 8/10.

Carson Hocevar No. 77 Gainbridge/WNBA All-Star Chevy

Gainbridge is a major partner of Cailtlin Clark and that continues to show with how they market the WNBA through other groups. Spire Motorsports is rocking a fantastic scheme on Carson Hocevar’s car this week.

An All-Star Game car for the All-Star Race? NASCAR and the WNBA coming together? I like it! 9/10.

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