Kevin Erion was a rookie pro in 1988, but that didn’t stop him from beating out veteran Pro Twins campaigner Pete Johnson for the 1988 AMA Pro Twins Modified Production Championship. Erion raced a Two Brothers Ducati F1 to that year’s title. This podium photo is from the season finale at Sears Point with second-place Aaron Rueger pouring champagne on Erion’s head, with third-place Ward Rodgers popping the cork as well.

Kevin Erion celebrates his race and championship victory at the 1988 AMA Pro Twins Modified Production season finale at Sears Point with second-place Aaron Rueger pouring champagne on Erion’s head, with third-place Ward Rodgers popping the cork as well. Erion won the title in his rookie season. (Henny Ray Abrams photo)