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Local racers earn podium finishes while HDMX family backs injured riders

By etvnews.com · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published July 21, 2026 at etvnews.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

VERNAL — High Desert Motocross (HDMX) continued its 2026 race series over the weekend in Vernal as riders battled for valuable championship points during Round 4 of the season. Competitors raced twice throughout the weekend, with points from both motos combined to determine final class standings.

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