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    Airframe Family: Cathaway R-5
    Latest Model:R-5
    Construction Number:1
    Last Civil Registration:N16G
    Compressed ID:Cathaway R-5 cn 1 cr N16G

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    Event

    Constructed as a R-5.

    By 15 September 1968

    To unknown owner with c/r N16G.

    From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 152.76 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 151.55 mph.

    Circa 15 September 1968


    Photographer: Leo Gay
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    Circa 15 September 1968


    Photographer: Al Chute
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    Circa 15 September 1968


    Photographer: William Kerchenfaut Collection
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. Left: Pete Law, Right: Ray Poe

    From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 190.81 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 180.45 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 183.61 mph.

    From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 203.39 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 191.89 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 193.00 mph.

    From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 184.30 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 179.60 mph.

    From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 197.08 mph. Did not start in the Make-Up race.

    From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 194.25 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 172.62 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 151.44 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 175.40 mph.

    From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 193.410 mph.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 199.55 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Left the race on lap 7.

    From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 188.48 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 177.29 mph.

    From 8 January 1978 to 8 January 1978

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 193.27 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 191.19 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 192.79 mph.

    From 1 December 1978 to 3 December 1978

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the Mexicali Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Morgan Hill, CA. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 184.12 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 194.15 mph.

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Did not start in Tin Heat. Drifted into the tail of race #71 on take-off.

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde.

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 187.612 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 190.668 mph.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 189.281 mph. Did not start in Heat 1C. Did not start in Heat 2D. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 195.583 mph.

    From 23 May 1987 to 25 May 1987

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Bobby Budde brought Race 10 down from Hollister, CA, with son Bobby Jr as crew chief. This aircraft looked better than it has in years, and ran well the whole weekend. Competed in the International Formula 1 San Diego event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 187.880 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 191.523 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 179.509 mph.

    From 15 July 1987 to 16 July 1987

    Raced as #10.
    Attended the International Formula 1 Minot and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde.
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    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 215.639 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.299 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 206.621 mph.

    From 23 June 1989 to 25 June 1989

    Raced as #19, named El Bandito.
    Competed in the Colorado Air Races event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 205.57 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 206.30 mph.

    From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

    Raced as #19, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 208.647 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 211.195 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 192.955 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 204.694 mph.

    From 24 June 1990 to 24 June 1990

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Casper event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 207.101 mph.

    17 August 1990


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 17 August 1990 to 19 August 1990

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the California Air Races Stockton in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 200.36 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.02 mph.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 217.187 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 204.172 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.392 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 204.251 mph.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 208.920 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 187.237 mph.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 210.927 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.645 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 203.047 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.531 mph.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 222.452 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 202.082 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 211.151 mph.

    From 14 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 217.385 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 213.873 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 203.521 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 208.739 mph.

    From 3 June 1994 to 5 June 1994

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Paso Robles event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 219.44 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 208.75 mph.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 212.086 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 196.939 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 192.508 mph.

    From 22 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the Phoenix 500 Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Left the Heat 1B race on lap #6. Left the Heat 2B race on lap #3.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Hollister, CA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 205.620 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.397 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 196.344 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.680 mph.

    From 17 August 1996 to 18 August 1996

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    During the Heat 1A race, dropped to last place for low flying. During the Silver race, but pylon #4 on lap #8. Competed in the International Formula 1 Vancouver event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 201.095 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 196.088 mph. Did not start in Heat 2B. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 195.357 mph.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 204.307 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 203.231 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 206.276 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 200.384 mph.

    From 4 October 1996 to 6 October 1996

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the International Formula 1 Kingman, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.09 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 213.13 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.10 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 205.59 mph.

    From 1 November 1996 to 3 November 1996

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 208.545 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 125.807 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.807 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 212.124 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 204.694 mph.

    From 6 July 2000 to 9 July 2000

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Cape Girardeau event. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN. Started Heat 1, but did not finish.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 206.286 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 211.352 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 205.477 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.803 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 215.324 mph.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN.

    From 27 May 2005 to 29 May 2005

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the International Formula 1 Oklahoma City George Budde Race, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bobby Budde from Clear Lake, MN.

    From 3 June 2005 to 5 June 2005

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Appeared at the Tunica Air Race to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Ray Sherwood from Placerville, CA.

    From Circa March 2008 to After September 2008

    Placed up for sale by Bob Budde including a spare O-200 engine, parts and props for $30,500.

    From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

    Raced as #10, named El Bandito.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 196.416 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Did not start in Heat 2D. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 186.477 mph.

    14 September 2016


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer


    Credits
    Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...

    Print Sources
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 11, 1975 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 12, 1976 Annual by Reed Kinert
    National Air Racing Group - The Informer

    Internet Sources
    International Formula 1 Pylon Air Racing
    National Air Racing Group
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)

    Individual Contributors
    Mike Henniger

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