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Anything before or after is just waiting.” ~ Steve McQueen I love this Steve McQueen quote, but it would make more sense if it read, “Racing is life. Everything before or after is just prep.” It’s nine days until we leave for the Lakebed and the [Nitto King of the Hammers](http://ultra4racing.com/category/2015-koh-week/). 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