Rider R-6 NX-96Y 18 "Eight Ball"

Rider R-6 " Eight Ball" NX-96Y.
National Air Races, Cleveland. 1938

1938. Thompson Trophy The Eight Ball dropped out in the 27th lap. The plane was piloted by Joe Jacobson.

The Rider R-6 was the last of the Keith Rider designed racing aircraft of the 1930s. The first wing used was a long thin wing about 20 ft long with hydraulic landing gear. The Eight Ball was restored and is on display at the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, California.