After a weekend of heart-pumping air racing at the U-Tapao Naval Air Base in Pattaya, Thailand, the American pilots dominated the Air Race 1 World Cup. Cassutt racer Tim Cone from Fresno, California stood at the top of the podium as the winner, flying Race #99 named “What Airplane Honey” after his wife found out about the Cassutt when he was shown flying it on TV.
U.S. Pilots Dominate Air Race 1 World Cup
Key Takeaways:
- American pilot Tim Cone won the Air Race 1 World Cup Gold race at U-Tapao Naval Air Base in Pattaya, Thailand, after a comeback performance.
- Cone, flying "What Airplane Honey," dropped to third early in the race but fought back to claim victory just ahead of fellow American Philip Goforth.
- Another American, Swaid Rahn, secured the win in the Silver Final, underscoring American dominance at the event.
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