Johnson Wins Dirt Feature at Miller 300
Alan Johnson staged a dramatic comeback to win the Miller 300 dirt feature at the New York State Fairgrounds, delivering a surprising victory on Sunday and topping a competitive field.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1989
Page
10
Alan Johnson staged a dramatic comeback to win the Miller 300 dirt feature at the New York State Fairgrounds, delivering a surprising victory on Sunday and topping a competitive field.
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