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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1997

Page

13

Johnson Brothers Race Hard On Dirt Tracks

Alan and Danny Johnson, prominent dirt track rivals, are among the favorites as Super DIRT Week opens at the New York Geddes state fairgrounds. Alan, 40, holds 265 DIRT feature wins and is seen as smooth and cautious, while Danny, 37, is known for aggressiveness and edge driving. Their father Milt runs the family speed shop in Rochester and describes them as competitive yet not enemies.

Alan Danny Johnson Rochester Milt State Fairgrounds Geddes Bob McCreadie Danny Sores Milt Johnson Rolling Wheels Raceway Johnson Dan Steve) Paine Alan Johnson New Jersey Phelps Freightliner Joyce Johnson

Syracuse 300 rivals share motorsport family ties

Brothers Alan and Danny Johnson dominate DIRT modified racing lore with rival yet supportive paths. The Johnsons discuss competition, career changes, sponsorships, and family dynamics as they pursue Syracuse 300 glory amid shifting teams and personal lives.

Tremont eyes Syracuse 300 title with lifelong ties

West Sand Lake driver Kenny Tremont seeks the Syracuse 300 win at Super DIRT Week, a race he has followed since its 1972 start. He reflects on history, autographs from racing legends, meeting his wife at the fairgrounds, and his mixed results including a 1993 near-win and a recent top-three finish.

Kenny Tremont Syracuse West Sand Lake Tremont Ken Sr State Fairgrounds Kenny Kenny Brightbill Buzzie Reutimann State Fairgrounds Track Kathi Sprague Clay Kathi Brett Hearn Hearn

Tremont Family Driver Dominates Local Speedways

Tremont lives near Albany with Kathi and four sons while his parents and grandmother reside nearby. He runs a home shop with Ken Sr and Kenny, and his newer garage houses his modifieds. The racer won nine Lebanon Valley Speedway titles since 1982 and finished second this year to Hearn at that track. He led the CVRA modified standings with 10 feature wins and placed fourth at Devil's Bowl for first in CVRA points.

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Tremont Keeps Syracuse Focus Ahead of 300 Race

Tremont stresses Syracuse as the priority while deflecting on race strategy. He says meaningful preparation and attention have gone into winning the 300, signaling it would define his career.

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