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2011 Lightning World Championship

Teams from the United States have found success in Buzios, Brazil. Through six races, Buffalo's David Starck sits in second place, and three other U.S. teams have cracked the top ten. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum.

By Michael Lovett

July 25, 2011

Updated: July 25, 2011

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