Yamaha introduced its YZR500 version of a "big bang" bike for Rainey.

Rainey tried using the old engine with the new chassis, but the rear wheel spun too much and the power came on too abruptly.

[4] Doug Chandler on pole; John Kocinski gets the start but rain brings out a red flag and a new race.

Lawson started the race with cut slicks, and as conditions dry out, he moves quickly through the field, passing Schwantz in 4th place.

To have had Wayne as far out in front of me as he was early in the race, to reel him in and pass him and to leave with more points on him was great.