Built by C R “Bud” Pearson and Leland Williams, the 1938 Pearson-Williams PW-1 Mr Smoothie was designed by Rod Nimmo. A racer for the Nationals as Mr Smoothie (piloted by Lee Williams) registered NX94Y.
It originally had retracting gear that was wired down after its mechanism was damaged in shipment to Cleveland by railroad boxcar.
Engine: 825hp Curtiss Conqueror V-12
Wingspan: 24’0″
Length: 26’0″
Seats: 1
All Aero 