/*
Theme Name: SuperMotocross Playoffs
Theme URI: https://supermotocrossplayoffs.com
Author: SuperMotocrossPlayoffs.com
Description: Original editorial WordPress theme for independent SuperMotocross playoff news, race updates, and standings.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.4
Requires PHP: 8.0
Text Domain: smx-playoffs
*/

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