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Aussie Invader 5R |
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Rosco McGlashan OAM is a "man on a mission" and not content with holding the Australian Land Speed Record, he is going after the ultimate goal of the World Land Speed Record. Rosco, with his dedication and proven ability, has enlisted a skilled team to build a car capable of breaking the sound barrier and moving on to 1000 mph. The car is called Aussie Invader 5R and will run four rocket engines, producing around 62,000 pounds of thrust (about 200,000 horsepower). The car weighs about 8.5 tonnes fully fuelled and will be capable of accelerating from 0 - 1000 mph (1609 km/h) in 19 seconds! |
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| Scoop Magazine's article - Rosco's Rocket |
3rd Mar 10 |
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A few months ago at a Subiaco Café, Rosco met with Norman Burns of Scoop Magazine and an interview took place over several cups of coffee. The culmination of that interview was an article that is coming out next week in the latest (Autumn) edition of this premier WA magazine.
The story is in their Portfolio For Men section that interviews inspirational and motivational people about what drives them to achieve their goals and success.
This article is well written and worth reading, especially the story featured in it that many of you will not know about, where Rosco was kidnapped in Russia a few years back.
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| Thanks to Norman Burns (words) and Tony McDonough (images) |
click here to read feature |
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In 1996 at Lake Gairdner, South Australia, Rosco McGlashan and Aussie Invader III recorded a peak speed of 643 mph (1026 km/h). At the time this was faster than the World Land Speed Record held by Brit, Richard Noble at 633 mph, however a new record was not set as bad weather prevented a return run. A year later the World LSR was raised to 763 mph by Thrust SSC. This effectively made Aussie Invader III redundant, so a new car was needed and Aussie Invader 5R was planned.
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Aussie Invader II was the culmination of 10 years blood, sweat and tears from a team of professional people, all of which were volunteers. In 1994 Rosco McGlashan OAM became the "Fastest Aussie On Earth" with an official 500 mph two way pass. Soon afterwards Aussie Invader II was written off at 580 mph, whilst trying to break the World Land Speed Record. Thanks go out to all those people who helped achieve the Australian record. To revisit this great moment in time, please click here.
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Building a car like Aussie Invader 5R, needs planning, determination, a team of skilled professionals and a lot of money. The planning has taken 10 years, we have the determination and the right expertise, all we need is the funds to complete the build.
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| Private donations |
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The Aussie Invader team needs YOU! This car is being built by people who are giving their time and expertise free of charge, however the build also requires a large sum of money, which we are trying to raise through private donations. Only with YOUR support will Australia be able to challenge for this prestigious record. ALL donations, however small are very gratefully received.
Please email any questions to donations@aussieinvader.com.
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| Corporate sponsorship |
Give your organisation or brand massive exposure? Speak to us about becoming one of our sponsors. Aussie Invader 5R is already attracting wide media interest and we have sponsor packages to suit all budgets. For more information about sponsoring Aussie Invader 5R, please contact us.
Many thanks, Rosco and the Aussie Invader 5R Team.
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Thanks to all our sponsors.
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