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Championship chase intensifies as Desert Thunder delivers high-speed action

By etvnews.com · August 25, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 25, 2026 at etvnews.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

PRICE — With the championship chase heating up and only a handful of races remaining on the schedule, Desert Thunder Raceway delivered another thrilling weekend of action Aug. 21-22 for All-Star Weekend, as drivers battled for victories and valuable points in the final push toward the 2026 season finale.

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