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Constructed as a R-1.

To unknown owner with c/r N98BP.

From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970

Raced as #98, named Mr.B.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 193.20 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 186.93 mph.

From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

Raced as #98, named MR. B.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 200.37 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 191.43 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 188.28 mph.

From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

Raced as #98, named MR. B.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 215.14 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 200.81 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.46 mph.

By 9 October 1974

To unknown owner with c/r N98BP.

From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

Raced as #98, named MR. B.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 217.868 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.883 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.308 mph.

By 18 June 1975

To unknown owner with c/r N98BP.

From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

Raced as #98, named MR. B.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Buren Pedigo. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 213.04 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 210.14 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 190.83 mph.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #98, named MR. B.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 204.16 mph.

By 1 December 1978

To unknown owner with c/r N98BP.

From 1 December 1978 to 3 December 1978

Raced as #98, named Mr B.
Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo from Sparks, NV. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 185.19 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 197.92 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 194.50 mph.

By 18 July 1980

To unknown owner with c/r N98BP.

From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980

Raced as #98, named Mr B.
Attended the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos, but did not compete in the F1 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Bud Pedigo from Sparks, NV.
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From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

Raced as #98.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Errol Roberson. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 213.47 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 189.28 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.34 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.04 mph.

From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

Raced as #98, named Love Bandit.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Errol Roberson. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 198.12 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.69 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 189.92 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 184.65 mph.

By 15 October 1981

To unknown owner with c/r N98BP.

From 15 October 1981 to 18 October 1981

Raced as #98, named Love Bandit.
Competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Errol Roberson from Burlington, WA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 210.368 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 206.351 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.501 mph.

1983

Photographer: Charlene Aro

Photographer: Jim Weiherer