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LITES Race 8 - Star Speedway - 9-13-25

Race 7 - NL-W Speedbowl - SHANE - 8-30-25

Race 6 - Wiscasset - Iron Mike - 8-2-25

Race 5 - Seekonk - Boston Louie - 7-26-25

Race 4 - Monadnock - Rifchin - 7-20-25

LITES Race 3 - Thompson SMP - 7-9-25

Race 2 - NL-W Speedbowl - 6-28-25

Race 1 - Claremont - Butch Walsh - 4-19-25

2024 NEMA Banquet - 2-1-25

Race 16 - NL-W Speedbowl - 10-19-24

LITES Race 15 - Thompson SMP - 10-13-24

Race 14 - Lee USA Oktoberfest - 10-5-24

Race 13 - Monadnock - 9-21-24

Race 12 - Star Hall of Fame Classic - 9-14-24

Race 11 - Wiscasset Speedway - 9-1-24

LITES Race 10 - NL-W Speedbowl - 8-17-24

Race 9 - Monadnock - Iron Mike - 7-20-24

Race 8 - Seekonk - Boston Louie - 7-13-24

LITES Race 7 - Seekonk - OWW - 6-27-24

LITES Race 6 - Hudson - O'Brien - 6-16-24

LITES Race 5 - Star Speedway - 6-15-24

LITES Race 4 - Wiscasset Speedway - 6-1-24

Race 3 - NL-W Speedbowl - SHANE - 5-25-24

LITES Race 2 - Monadnock - 5-4-24

Race 1 - Claremont MP - 4-27-24

PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS - ALL YEARS

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NEMA Announces
Contingency Awards
Presented by
Seymour Performance Products

The Northeastern Midget Association has announced that Seymour Performance Products (SPP ) will be presenting contingency awards from some of the most prominent names in the industry on a race by race basis to NEMA competitors. The NEMA LITES kick off their season at the Thompson Motorsports Park ICEBREAKER on April 11, and the combined group kicks off the season at LEE USA Speedway on May 15th.

"We really wanted to determine a way to give back more to the NEMA community," said SPP owner, Bobby Seymour. "We partnered with some of the best names in the motorsports industry to provide generous contingency awards to our NEMA Midgets and NEMA LITES teams on a weekly basis. This should drive excitement for our competitors and also brand loyalty to our sponsors," he said.

"The entire club thanks Bobby, Matt and the SPP team, as well as all of the contingency sponsors, for this great initiative," said club President, Tim Bertrand. "We are excited to increase engagement with the brands who have been so loyal to motorsports, and also give back to our competitors," he said.

The following partners will be
providing cash and product
to NEMA competitors:

nerfinc.com

mpdracing.com

"The Friends of Mike Rivard"

NEMA LITES/NEMA Midgets heat races will be sponsored by Sunoco Racing Fuels.

Each NEMA Midgets and NEMA LITES heat winner will receive 5 gals of Sunoco Racing Fuel.

Industry Sponsors who will be
supplying Gift Certificates:

bellracing.com

diversifiedracing.com

simpsonraceproducts.com

wintersperformance.com

ipcindy.com

fkrodends.com

proshocks.com

vahlco.com

advancedracingsuspensions.com

The contingency awards
will be as follows:

NEMA LITES Feature Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

2nd and 9th place finishers will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

The 3rd and 7th place in Lites will each be awarded $50 cash from "The Friends of Mike Rivard"

The NEMA LITES Hard Charger will receive a $25 gift certificate and $25 cash from MPD Racing.

The new "Future Stars" will be determined before the start of the season. These participants will compete at each event for an additional $50 cash award from Seymour Performance.

NEMA Midgets Feature Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

2nd and 9th place finishers will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

The NEMA Midgets Hard Charger will receive a $50 gift certificate from Valco Wheels.

At each event SPP, will have a
representative distribute cash
and gift certificates. Certificates
will be redeemable at Seymour
Performance Products.

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NEMA and Hoosier Tire
Ink Exclusive Deal

Brockton, MA - NEMA announced that the Northeastern Midget Association and Hoosier Tire East have inked an exclusive, three year deal. Under the deal, NEMA will have exclusive rights in the Northeast to the current plated compounds (RR 7, 7.3, RF 5, LR, 5 and LF, 4, 5) and will be the only series in the Northeast running these particular tires.

Hoosier will also continue to be a major contributor to the NEMA point fund, and in addition have offered fixed pricing for the racer over the next three years.

“NEMA has enjoyed a long history with Hoosier. This sport is about supporting those who take care of you, and supporting each other. We feel that we have the best product in Hoosier and look forward to a long relationship with them,” said NEMA President, Mike Scrivani.

As part of the arrangement, Hoosier tire has selected long time NEMA supporter Seymour Enterprises to be the exclusive dealer and service provider to the Northeastern Midget Association.

Results, Points & Handicaps from
10/4 LEE have been posted.

SUN., OCTOBER 5th - 1:30 PM

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Gene and Marilyn Angelillo were, for decades, the backbone of NEMA. Starting in 1983 Gene amassed 107 wins and 14 owner's championships. He also was president of the club for several years with Marilyn serving as secretary. The majority of his success came with Drew Fornoro, with Joey Payne, Jr. and Russ Stoehr also winning championships for him. Racing royalty drove Gene's cars, including the late Ted Christopher, who won for him at Waterford, Jimmy Broderick, a Waterford champion, and Joe Gosek, a Classic winner at Oswego.

They were a perfect partnership in NEMA and in life. If Gene was the stern dad of NEMA, Marilyn was the den mother, looking out for everyone, and every now and then keeping Gene in line (not an easy task)!

Gene's legacy transcends more than NEMA. Along with way he picked up an ARDC championship, and his #45 Dumo's Desire midget raced everywhere from Florida to Arizona. Gene had the means to field almost any type of race car, even on a national level, but his heart was forever with NEMA and the midgets.

While their accomplishments in NEMA are well noted, their devotion to family was paramount in their lives. If anyone could mellow Gene, it was his grandkids. Marilyn and Gene absolutely adored daughter Laura, and grandkids Tiana, Cami, and Brooke. Marilyn left us in 2007, Gene in 2010. Laura kept the team going for one more year, winning a last championship for Gene and Marilyn with Russ Stoehr.

Winner of over 100 races, Drew Fornoro was a 9-time champion in the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) and raced 3/4 midgets, midgets and sprint cars throughout the country. He was inducted into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2017 and the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame in 2013.

Despite his significant accomplishments in racing, Drew's personality was even bigger! He loved interacting with his fans after the races, always a huge smile and kind word. He also loved to orchestrate cookouts in the pits for all of the race teams to enjoy. He held epic events at home during the summer for his extended family and close friends. Drew passed on in May of 2023.

ANGELLILO-FORNORO MEMORIAL PAGE HERE

10/5 NLWS SCHEDULE PRINT PDF

SAT., OCTOBER 4th, 2025

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CABRAL - SCALLY - O'BRIEN

*NEMA MIDGETS - LEE - 10/4/25*
Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	30	Paul Scally	Raynham, MA	Paul Scally
2	16	Matt O'Brien	Wilmington, MA	Matt O'Brien
3	74	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	Bertrand Motorsports
4	A1	Joey Bailey	Garnerville, NJ	Mike Horn
5	39	*Avery Stoehr*	*Assonet, MA*	Bertrand Motorsports
6	3m	Brayden Egan	Ashford, CT	Jim Miller
7	93	Mike Horn	Ashland, MA	Mike Horn
8	49	*Lee Bundy*	*Kennebunkport, ME*	Lee Bundy
9	69	*Mike Pernesiglio*	*Ronkonkoma, NY*	Glen Cabral
10	21	Kyle Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Mike Scrivani
11	77	Jack Dumas	Brockton, MA	Mike Luggelle
DNS	55	E.J. Douville	Coventry, CT	Mike Luggelle
Heat 1: 30, 16, 39, 77, 21, 55
Heat 2: A1, 93, 74, 3m, 49, 69

PERNESIGLIO - CABRAL - VOSE

NEMA LITES - LEE - 10/4/25

Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	47	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	*Randy Cabral*
2	3	Chris Vose	Gloversville, NY	*Chris Vose*
3	28	*Mike Pernesiglio*	*Ronkonkoma, NY*	*Pete Penesiglio Sr.*
4	88	Tyson Adamik	Salem, CT	Tom Adamik
5	94	Tiana Kibbe	Macungle, PA	*Curt Kibbe*
6	35	Joey Bailey	Garnerville, NJ	*Glen Cabral*
7	03	Dennis Potter	New Boston, NH	Dennis Potter
8	7	*Zach Martinez*	*No. Kingston, RI*	*Jim Cataldo*
9	17	Kyle Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Peter Valeri
10	53	*Dylan Coutu*	*Griswold, CT*	*Ron Coutu*
11	55	Drew Eldridge	Bow, NH	*Drew Eldridge*
12	29	RJ Deighton	Rockaway, NJ	*Matt Seymour*
13	59	Anthony Tufano	West Haven, CT	*Eric Egan*
14	57	AJ Moore	Litchfield, CT	*Steve* Moore
15	98	*Anthony Buccilli*	*Stoughton, MA*	Anthony Buccilli
16	16	Mitchell O'Brien	Deerfield, NH	Dennis O'Brien
17	44	Trent Goodrow	Carver, MA	*William Keller*
*HEAT 1: 3, 35, 7, 47, 03, 28, 29, 44, 98*
*HEAT 2: 94, 88, 17, 53, 55, 59, 16, 57*

SAT., SEPTEMBER 27th, 2025

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PERNISIGLIO - MIKITARIAN - STERGIOS






		*Photos by Norm Marx*








*Photos by John DaDalt*

NEMA LITES - WMMP - 9/27/25

Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	9	Ben Mikitarian	Northborough, MA	*Ben Mikitarian*
2	29	PJ Stergios	Nottingham, NH	*Matt Seymour*
3	28	*Mike Pernesiglio*	*Ronkonkoma, NY*	*Pete Penesiglio Sr.*
4	17	Kyle Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Peter Valeri
5	03	Dennis Potter	New Boston, NH	Dennis Potter
6	59	Brayden Egan	Ashford, CT	*Eric Egan*
7	47	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	*Randy Cabral*
8	53	*Dylan Coutu*	*Griswold, CT*	*Ron Coutu*
9	30	Paul Scally	Raynham, MA	Paul Scally
10	88	Tyson Adamik	Salem, CT	Tom Adamik
11	94	Tiana Kibbe	Macungle, PA	*Curt Kibbe*
12	3	Chris Vose	Gloversville, NY	*Chris Vose*
13	8	Ethan Dion	Oakdale, CT	*Stephen Dion*
14	55	Drew Eldridge	Bow, NH	*Drew Eldridge*
15	35	Matt O'Brien	Wilmington, MA	*Glen Cabral*
16	61	Jeff Ainsworth	Bethlehem, NH	*Dennis O'Brien*
17	99	Greg Klar	Hackettstown, NJ	*Greg Klar*
18	57	AJ Moore	Litchfield, CT	*Steve* Moore
19	16	Mitchell O'Brien	Deerfield, NH	Dennis O'Brien
20	98	*Anthony Buccilli*	*Stoughton, MA*	Anthony Buccilli
*DNS*	7	*Zach Martinez*	*No. Kingston, RI*	*Jim Cataldo*
*HEAT 1 >> 9, 88, 94, 47, 3, 8, 61, 99, 35, 98*
*HEAT 2 >> 03, 17, 28, 30, 29, 59, 55, 57, 16, 53*

Platinum Sponsor ($1,000 towards purse)
Vivo Architecture, Inc.
http://www.vivoarch.co

Gold Sponsor ($500 towards purse)
"In Loving Memory of Eileen Engels"Jimmy's sister

The Spirit of Jim O'Brien Awards:

Outstanding Competitor ($100)
by Dennis & Alicia O'Brien
Dylan Coatu #53

Outstanding Innovator ($100)
by Vivo Architecture
John Mikitarian #9

Outstanding Racer ($100)
by "In Loving Memory of Eileen Engels"
Drew Eldridge #55

White-Knuckle Showdown:
Mikitarian Wins Jim O’Brien Memorial

North Woodstock, NH - On Saturday 9/27, the NEMA LITES made their long-awaited return to White Mountain Motorsports Park for the first time in nearly 20 years, tearing into the high banks under sunny September skies for the Jim O’Brien Memorial and the racing action didn’t disappoint.

In a stacked 50 lap feature, Dennis Potter #03 and Tyson Adamik #88 led the field to green. Potter grabbed the early lead into turn one, but the battle for second was already heating up as Mike Pernesiglio #28 pulled ahead of Adamik down the backstretch and dove to the inside of Potter in Turn 3. By the time they crossed the line, Pernesiglio had claimed lap one at the front.

Charging from sixth, Ben Mikitarian #9 quickly worked his way into third and was closing fast. By lap 10, as the leaders began slicing through lapped traffic, Pernesiglio had built a slim lead over Potter, with Mikitarian in hot pursuit.

By lap 18, it was a nose to tail dogfight among the top three. Mikitarian slipped past Potter to grab second and set his sights on the leader. On lap 20, he made his first move, peeking to the inside down the backstretch, but couldn’t complete the pass. A lap later, he tried again in turn three, still no luck. Pernesiglio was holding firm.

Lap 23 brought heavy lapped traffic into the mix, and that was all Mikitarian needed. He powered inside Pernesiglio going into turn three and emerged with the lead.

But the fight wasn’t over.

Pernesiglio came back on lap 26, diving low down the backstretch, but Mikitarian held his ground on the high side. Meanwhile, Potter wasn’t done yet either, on lap 28, he made a bold outside move to retake second from Pernesiglio, then went three wide down the backstretch just two laps later trying to wrestle the lead from Mikitarian.

Mikitarian, unfazed, began to stretch his lead as he hit clean air, pulling over a second ahead by lap 30. But just two laps later, a caution waved, erasing his hard-earned advantage.

On the restart, Mikitarian and Potter led the field to green. Mikitarian got the jump, but Pernesiglio muscled his way back into second in turn three. Behind them, Kyle Valeri in the Valeri Motorsports #17 moved into third with an aggressive inside move on Potter. Soon, PJ Stergios in the Matt Seymour Racing #29 joined the fray, taking over fourth from Potter with a bold outside pass in Turn 3 on lap 34.

With just 6 laps to go, Mikitarian held a commanding straightaway lead. But the battle for second was fierce, as Pernesiglio and Valeri raced nose-to-tail, with Valeri looking for any opening to pounce.

Then, heartbreak, a second caution flew on lap 49, setting up a dramatic green-white-checkered finish.

On the final restart, Mikitarian once again jumped to the lead, with Pernesiglio hot on his tail. But it was Stergios who stole the show, powering around the outside of Pernesiglio on the backstretch to take over second in turn three.

At the checkers, it was Ben Mikitarian taking a well-earned victory after a relentless battle up front. PJ Stergios and Mike Pernesiglio rounded out the podium after 50 laps of nonstop, high-stakes action.

In a victory lane interview, Mikitarian commented on his win, “This car was unbelievable tonight. I will tell you, that last green, white, checkered, I was flat out, I didn’t lift. This car was hooked up. I just want to thank my Dad for all his hard work and everything that goes into the car and my mom. It’s really good to be here at White Mountain, it’s a really cool, really fast track. It’s cool to get the Jim O’Brien Memorial win, this is a special race.”

To round out the top 10 were strong finishes by: Ben Mikitarian #9, PJ Stergios #29, Mike Pernesiglio #28, Kyle Valeri #17, Dennis Potter #03, Brayden Egan #59, Randy Cabral #47, Dylan Coutu #53, Paul Scally #30, and Tyson Adamik #88.

A Special Tribute, A heartfelt thank you goes out to Matt and Dennis O’Brien for organizing this memorable event in honor of their father, Jim O’Brien.

Special thanks as well to our generous sponsors:
     ● Platinum Sponsor: Vivo Architecture, Inc.: $1,000 added to the purse
     ● Gold Sponsor: "In Loving Memory of Eileen Engels": $500 added to
        the purse

And to the supporters of the Spirit of Jim O’Brien Awards, each contributing $100 to recognize outstanding competitors:
     ● Outstanding Competitor: Donated by Dennis & Alicia O’Brien - Dylan Coutu #53
     ● Outstanding Innovator: Donated by Vivo Architecture - John Mikitarian #9
     ● Outstanding Racer: Donated by "In Loving Memory of Eileen
        Engels" - Drew Edridge #55

Get ready for a high-octane weekend of wheel-to-wheel action as the NEMA Midgets and NEMA LITES roar back to life! It all kicks off this Saturday at Lee USA Speedway with the adrenaline-pumping NEMA Hall of Fame Classic, a night where legends are honored and new stories are written on the track.

But the excitement doesn't stop there. In a massive doubleheader weekend, the NEMA Midgets then head to the New London-Waterford Speedbowl on Sunday for their season finale, the prestigious Angelillo-Fornoro Memorial, where the 2025 NEMA Champion will be crowned.

The points race couldn’t be tighter: Randy Cabral holds a razor-thin 8-point lead over fellow Bertrand Motorsports teammate Avery Stoehr and just 14 points behind him is the ever-dangerous one, Paul Scally. Three drivers. Two nights. One champion. Who will rise? Who will make history? Don’t miss your chance to witness the fierce battles, the speed, and the glory. Live and in person, We’ll see you at the track

The Northeastern Midget Association is proud to announce the "Jim Susi Memorial Award" given to the Top Crew Member for the 2025 season. This award, which will be voted on at the end of the year by all NEMA registered members, includes a $300 cash prize, a NEMA crew jacket, and a memorial plaque. Only NEMA registered crew members who submit their membership application and dues prior to August 1, 2025 will be eligible.

Jim "Chippy" Susi was born into a racing family, and he had the privilege to work with some of the greatest drivers at both Norwood Areana and Seekonk. In the early 70’s, Chippy joined the Scrivani Racing Team. His knowledge and dedication were a tribute to the success of the Scrivani Racing Team and to NEMA. During the many decades he was associated with NEMA, he was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone on race day. A graduate of WPI and a self-employed Civil Engineer, we are honored to present this award in his name at the 2025 NEMA Banquet on January 24th. Special thanks to Scrivani Racing and Dave Brown Truck Repair as award sponsors.

Don’t wait – get registered now as a crew member so you can be eligible to vote and win this prestigious award! Click HERE for the NEMA membership form & instructions.

Young Gun Brayden Egan

Entering the NEMA Midgets Field

When veteran driver and car owner, Jim Miller called with the opportunity to race the iconic number 47 Bertrand/Linblad/Drinan Mid-Rail Chassis , it was a life-changing moment for this rising star. Shocked but grateful, Brayden Egan knew this was more than just a chance to race; it was a chance to be part of something special. "I understand what goes into a racing operation, especially at this level, so to be asked to be behind the wheel was truly an honor,".

Brayden was recently voted by his peers the Mechanic of the Year Award. "It was an honor to receive that award, knowing there are so many others who put so much effort into their cars. To be recognized for my efforts means a lot” Despite not yet having a long list of racing achievements, he considers the award one of his proudest accomplishments.

Looking ahead, he is aware of the challenges that come with racing a more powerful car. "The biggest challenge is getting used to the torque and horsepower of the car. Learning to control that with my foot will take some adjustment,". Additionally, adapting to the differences between the Bertrand /Lindblad/Drinan chassis and his previous Hawk NEMA LITES car, both from a mechanical and driving perspective, is something he's focused on as he prepares for the season. Fortunately, his familiarity with the tracks and the drivers in the NEMA Lite series will give him some much needed experience to make the adjustment.

Having joined a team with a history of success in NEMA, he recognizes the value of that knowledge. "I can trust the car and the owner, so I can focus more on my driving rather than dealing with problems. I hope to one day add my name to the list of wins they’ve achieved," he said.

When it comes to his goals for the season, he remains grounded yet ambitious. "My goals are to learn as much as I can, finish races, gain respect, race clean, and progress both on and off track throughout the year." Behind every successful driver is a support system, and Brayden is no different. "I’m lucky to have the support of my dad, my girlfriend, Taylor, my friends, Anthony, Josh, Ben, TJ, Travis, and Julian, as well as Pernesiglio Racing, Redline Motorsports, Jim Miller, Circle Performance, my grandparents, and my mom.” Brayden expressed the importance of the people who help him both during and outside of race season.

As he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his racing career, there’s no doubt that with determination, support, and passion for racing, this driver is one to watch in the upcoming NEMA Midgets Series. Brayden will make his NEMA Midget Debut at the Ray Kelley Memorial Race at the New London Waterford Speedbowl on Saturday June 28th. Keep your eyes on this young gun and the new youth movement in the NEMA Midgets, he will be fun to watch!

NEMA Midgets Attract Young Talent

In 2025 NEMA fans will have their eyes on an exciting rookie, RJ Deighton, a rising star on the motorsports scene. RJ has an impressive track record in the NASCAR Youth Series, where he dominated with four championships in a single season. RJ is now stepping up to compete in the ultra-competitive Northeastern Midget Association series and is poised for success! Most recently, RJ showed off his skills in a restricted wingless 600 Racing at Airport Speedway in Newcastle Delaware.

As RJ gets ready for his debut in a NEMA midgets, preparation will be key. RJ said his approach is multifaceted. "To prepare myself, I go out to the garage and learn more about the cars. That way, when I'm on the track, I can better communicate with my dad about how the car is handling. I also train on the simulator to get a feel for different track conditions, so I know what to expect in real-world racing". Staying mentally and physically prepared is just as important as having a fast car, and RJ has a solid pre-race routine. "Before each race, I scope out the track and ﬁgure out what lines I can take to be fast".

One of the biggest transitions facing RJ will be adjusting to the handling and setup of the NEMA cars. But RJ is no stranger to these types of adjustments. "The car handling is deﬁnitely different than a micro 600, but they feel pretty similar to a quarter midget". But he's not resting on his laurels. He is continuing to hone his skills in key areas like downforce management, and learning when to lift or push depending on the track conditions.

With his ﬁrst NEMA season around the corner, RJ has set some lofty, yet realistic goals. "My goal for the 2025 season is to earn consistent top 5 or top 10 ﬁnishes." he says. "If I feel like I'm really exceeding, I'd love to get a victory or at least ﬁnish in the top 3". It's a humble, yet ambitious goal for someone with such a strong foundation in racing. Every young racer needs guidance, and RJ is fortunate to have some of the best in the business in his corner. "I've been learning a lot from Tim Bertrand, Avery Stoehr, and the whole Bertrand Motorsports crew." When it comes to who he looks up to in the NEMA division, RJ states "I really look up to two teams: Bertrand Motorsports and Matt Seymour Racing (MSR). Both teams have great drivers with amazing skills, and I hope to race like them someday." Behind every great racer is a strong support system, and RJ is no exception. "I have a lot of people supporting me--my family, friends, and everyone who helps me get faster in the car. My dad is my biggest supporter. He's always there to help me get better and better, race after race." This unwavering support will be essential as RJ navigates the highs and lows of his ﬁrst season in the NEMA series.

While racing is clearly RJ's passion, he also enjoys activities off the track that help him stay physically and mentally sharp. "Outside of racing, I like to play lacrosse and go to football games," With his strong foundation in racing, dedicated work ethic, and a team of experienced mentors behind him, RJ Deighton is ready to make his mark in the Northeastern Midget Association. RJ's Beast Gearte midget will be exciting to watch for the 2025 season and beyond. Keep an eye out for this rising star as he makes his debut in the NEMA series.

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