Fabian Cortez would go on to become an AMA Pro Twins GP2 Champ in 1990, but in 1986 he was a novice just getting his road racing career underway. It was obvious from the start that Cortez had serious talent. Here he leads a WERA Novice race at Rockingham.

Fabian Cortez as a speedy up-and-coming WERA Novice rider. Cortez would go on to become an AMA national road racing champion in the Pro Twins GP2 class. (Larry Lawrence photo)