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I don't think so.
there are Mag-Lock logos on the box for Wipeout Pure.
seeing that doesn't mean anything to me, but most likely they are putting Mag-Strips on the track.
personally, I liked Task's suggestions better.
but it shouldn't really kill the racing experience.
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(for my 1,000th post I decided to go old-school Lance style. Cheeky, aren't I? XD)