Words by Scott Lukaitis

Photos by Vito Lukaitis

Newspaper scans courtesy Raceway News

The 1988 KROC was a classic event with the entire Kawasaki factory team in attendance. Jeff Ward, Ron Lechein and Jeff Metasevich were joined by some of New Englands finest including JoJo Keller as well as a special appearance by Suzuki factory rider Johnny O’Mara. With the help of his NJ friends Joe DaCosta and Larry Cohen, O’Mara was set to spoil the Kawasaki party. Check out some memories from the 88 KROC below.

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Jeff Ward

Jeff Ward

Denny Stephenson

Denny Stephenson

Denny Stephenson

Denny Stephenson

Johnny OMara, Denny Stephenson, John Kitch

Johnny O

Jeff Metasevich, Denny Stephenson, Johnny OMara

Jeff Metasevich, Denny Stephenson, Johnny O

Carlo Coen, Jeff Metasevich, Johnny OMara

Carlo Coen, Jeff Metasevich, Johnny O

Ron Lechein

Ron Lechein

Ron Lechein

Ron Lechein