GRANT HARLAN | GRIT-220 | SX 450 Even with the precipitation that would accumulate on the stadium floor of this Salt Lake City venue, by all means, would the soil turn to a spectacular racing canvas for these 450cc SX athletes to compete on. Texas’ Grant Harlan would take advantage of it immediately, as everyone…

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DEVIN SIMONSON | GRIT-220 | 450SX Moving into the 450cc ranks full-time in recent months, Kawasaki’s Devin Simonson had certainly adjusted to the larger engine with extraordinary regard; moving closer and closer to the top-ten as the final round came to fruition in the state of Utah. Therefore in practice, it was to no one’s…

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JUSTIN STARLING | GRIT-220 | 450SX A native of Florida throughout his racing career, Justin Starling had made quite the name for himself amongst amateur competition years ago. And now, the number sixty has progressed into a top-tier professional that’s constantly battling for top-ten overall finishes; and his competitive memo would be carried through the…

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SHANE MCELRATH | GRIT-220 | SX 450 Continuing to prove that he still possessed the skill(s) from his astounding 250cc run, Suzuki’s Shane McElrath would roll into the final round of the 2023 SX Championship with confidence as he sped onto the raceway for qualification. McElrath had a unique way of carving through various bowl…

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JOSH HILL | GRIT-220 | SX 450 The talented Team Tedder rider would again return to action for the final round of racing in Salt Lake City, where Hill felt as if an incredible overall finish could be gathered if he limited his mistakes throughout the evening. Practice was indicative of Josh’s talent on the…

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DEAN WILSON | GRIT-220 | SX 450 Honda’s Dean Wilson had displayed a remarkable sense of attrition throughout the 2023 SX season, and hoped to conclude the series with spectacularity before round seventeen was finalized. His talents were set to be exhibited throughout day-time qualifying, where he and countless other opponents would quarrel for the…

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ADAM CIANCIARULO | GRIT-220 | SX 450 The confidence of Adam Cianciarulo was on the rise after last week’s performance, and rightfully so. He and his Kawasaki machine had taken the road less traveled in recent memory, but the fortitude and willpower of Cianciarulo were attributes that couldn’t be discredited. And his speed within the…

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JUSTIN HILL | GRIT-220 | SX 450 Following a strong practice effort in Utah, Team Tedder’s Justin Hill would be an immediate contender for a successful finish later on in the evening hours. However, there were still a multitude of factory riders who were contending for top-three honors…but Oregon’s Hill wasn’t afraid of the challenge…

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AARON PLESSINGER | GRIT-220 | SX 450 Rebounding from injury (of any sort) is always difficult, yet the resiliency of KTM’s Aaron Plessinger would flourish as the green flag waved for practice in Utah on Saturday evening. “AP” knew that he wanted to leave a lasting impression on this 2023 SX series, where he had…

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CHASE SEXTON | GRIT-220 | SX 450 With one of the most dramatic narratives ever taking place last weekend, Honda’s Chase Sexton was overwhelmed with a myriad of emotion(s) as he crossed the line in Denver. Somehow managing to claim the championship as Eli Tomac was forced out due to injury, the number twenty-three would…

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