1989 WERA GNF Battle

I’m not 100 percent certain on the riders on this photo, but I’m going to take a stab at it. I’m betting this is the A Superbike race at the 1989 WERA Grand National Finals. It appears to have been raining judging by the rain and intermediate tires on the bikes. The riders I believe are Doug Kidd (139) leading, Ken Welty (42), Ray Yoder (52), Tom Kipp (behind 42), Frank Fillingham (123) and Michael Martin (96). If you can confirm or modify the rider list in this photo please leave a comment below.

Doug Kidd (139) leading, Ken Welty (42), Ray Yoder (52), Tom Kipp (behind 42), Frank Fillingham (123) and Michael Martin (96) in the A Superbike race at the 1989 WERA Grand National Finals. (Larry Lawrence photo)

Doug Kidd (139) leading, Ken Welty (42), Ray Yoder (52), Tom Kipp (behind 42), Frank Fillingham (123) and Michael Martin (96) in the A Superbike race at the 1989 WERA Grand National Finals. (Larry Lawrence photo)

4 thoughts on “1989 WERA GNF Battle

  1. Ditto Mike’s comment — the rain came after the endurance race took place; it was wet much of the weekend. I can vouch for #96 being Michael Martin, and I do believe that Ray Yoder, Jr. is #52 as well.

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  2. I know 96 is Martin, that’s me, Frank Fillingham, 123, Tom Kipp just his helmet… that’s the first lap, under the bridge, in driving rain…

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