Kevin Schwantz
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Kevin James Schwantz is an American former professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1988 to 1995, most prominently as a member o
Schwantz at a demonstration event in 2010
Schwantz cheering after winning the 1989 British Grand Prix at Donington Park.
Schwantz on the Suzuki RGV500 in 1993
Wayne Rainey
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Wayne Wesley Rainey is an American former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships in 1984 and from 1988 to 1993. He won the 500cc Worl
Kevin Schwantz
…seventh overall in the Championship. The 1987 Superbike National Championship marked the beginning of Schwantz' fiercely competitive rivalry with Wayne Rainey. The two battled throughout the entire season, often coming into contact on the track. Rainey eventually won the National Championship but Schwantz…
Rainey on the Yamaha YZR500
Wayne Rainey on a Yamaha YZR500 in 1990
Mick Doohan (3) leads Kevin Schwantz (34), Rainey (1) and John Kocinski (19) at the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix. Schwantz would go on to win the race.