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Bloodhound announce record attempt date.
BLOODHOUND to make record attempt Q4 2019
bloodhoundssc.com
Project News Wednesday, 16 May, 2018 BLOODHOUND Project announces revised dates for 500mph runs in South Africa. Record Attempt in Quarter 4 2019 Two years’ worth of discussions with a major third party has led, this month, to a very significant development – one that will greatly enhance BLOODH...
Interesting that the Bloodhound team are now talking about a mono propellant rocket, where as their plan was always to develop a bi-propellant rocket. So probably using HTP now.
In a perfect World we’d see the Aussie Invader, Bloodhound and the NA Eagle side-by-side for a trifecta run to 1k. How cool would that be?!
I too would love to see all 3 lined up to have goes at the record. (Not running at the same time obviously) Would be an amazing spectacle and create world wide publicity.
Aussie Invader - World Land Speed Record Challenger will you wait until they attemot then try beat or will this make you try to get it done before them??
In a perfect world we would value the science and the knowledge gained from achieving seemingly unreachable goals. Endeavour to persevere Rosco.
Looks like to me, their device will have way to much downforce being flat on the nose area. Would you agree Rosco ?
I'm becoming bored of the now predictable delays. Saw this one coming when we brought the car back from Newquay trials
finally...
*Fist Pump* yes!
Dave Holdcroft Lucky bolas
Great to see Spirit 2 testing, ready for a record attempt soon.
Magnificent and it appears so stable. I wouldn't like to ski behind it though 😂. Well done and you are a credit to Aussie skill and determination. I wish you every success in your record attempt. Back to back records with Aussie Invader would be great because you guys have worked so hard for so many years both teams deserve to WIN ,🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
All packed up and won’t see the light of day until the next show.... WA HOT ROD SHOW 16th - 17th June at the Perth Claremont Showground.
Rosco's first phase of the build process is completed. Now they plan to show the car around to raise funds for the Record attempt. When they have enough funding is when they will plan a date for the attempt. In the meantime, tell your friends and family how they can personally get involved supporters club and get your name on the car. The sooner that happens, the sooner they can light the wick. This is one of the most amazing challenges going on anywhere on the planet today. Get behind Rosco and his team. Tell your work colleages and bosses to sponsor these guys and become a part of Australian history 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 aussieinvader.com/1000-mph-club/#donate
How did it go? Saw some impressive photo's. Was there much interest.....hope so. I keep sending your pic's all over the World. Hope you don't mind.
You wont need the poster on the side if you cut a hole in the container 🙂
Please light the wic soon anticipation is a bitch
When are you planning on making an attempt?
Reef Group driver Ross looks pretty happy too!
I'm following you guys cause faster is always cool !!
see you there 👍
See you there.
Just a few of the great pics taken by Max Read at the recent show we attended.
Looks fantastic. The tail fin looks small though (in comparison to your competition). What’s the rationale for that?
Did you invite any government officials for a photo opportunity Rossco? 😉🤣
When's the big day Rosco.??
Just beautiful. If it's as fast as it is beautiful, it's a screamer.
Is that a steering fin on top of the car where the canards are located?
What an absolutely incredible machine Rosco! Looking forward to seeing the world record run! GO FAST
Just an awesome piece of work by a dedicated speed freak down under.Can't wait until he turns it loose.
Looking awesome Rosco and team. I love the tailfin. Looks much more in proportion to your competition, and I love the 2 cameras forward and backwards, very clever design 👌👌👌
Lookin good there Rosco .. car looks ok as well, looking forward to catch up at the hot rod show .. see ya then.
It looks fantastic Rossco, hopefully you get the funding you need to start testing soon👍🇦🇺
Keep the dream alive boys!!!!!
just to cool
Dean, remember these guys from the Melbourne Motor Show when we were kids? This thing is next level!
Exposure, brilliant!
Oh mate, I’m going to turn for you
Great photos.
Steve Lovell this is a good pic of the wheels
Dave
Blackhawk Chef
Loon Allan Pick
Meeting the great people who follow and support us.
Good to see the car out and about. Did a couple of STEM presentations to Rossmoyne SHS covering Bloodhound, the Land Speed Record and Australia's part in that history. They where definitely excited to know that somewhere close by you where developing something the country could be proud off. Glad to see you are getting to work on developing the car and not fighting the bureaucracy.
Rosco good to catch up this afternoon at 3.40pm once more, last time 7 years back, we now have some feel of the goal, with you!!!!!
Go Rosco good luck with everything, Love Bet ,( Chrises) Mum
Hi Rosco, looking good....the car I mean. Oh you too.😀
Need a diecast of your car 😍
Luv to catch up with you as well Rosco cheers mate
Big thanks to Adrian from Motec and his great company for providing our in car displays.
Looking good with the union flag on there
Good luck with your venture Rosc cheers keith Moffatt and Rod Gardiner mullaloo
Can we see the cabin, or is that in confidence at the moment?
Insight Business
Pre-launch event at Motor Pavilion at the Perth Convention Centre. Doors open today at midday.
How close can the general public get to those cars? They don’t seem to be answering my question, and I can’t take my kids into the vip area.
That lot, not too bad, but 'no cigar shape' in sight!!
Luke Wenman should take Ollie on Saturday. He would love the cars. You can show him the Aussie invader 🙂
Well the car is revealed tonight. I’m sure there will be a lot of good pics soon.
I'd love to go and see it, but I'm not paying the organisers money to get in to what is a large dealership. If the cash went to you guys, I would at the drop of a hat.
where is it and how long will it be on display
How do your balls fit in such a small small space? Do they have their own restraint system? Cuz they gotta be huge!
Please remind us what is on at the Convention Centre and when. Cheers sorry if I missed it already but would be great to get the kids there for a look.
How does it fit in that container rossco good luck on the record u got this mad man from wa let get nasty
The ONLY reason I am going to the show is to see the Aussie Invader 5R.
"CONGRATULATIONS" on getting her together Rosco and team. The Challenger 5R has certainly faced a lot of those; challenges!! Wishing you every success and GOOD LUCK; we all need a bit of that 😁
She looks beautiful, Rosco. Great job, Bud.
Awesome!! Now THAT looks like a land speed car.. with all due respect to the Poms car, this looks RIGHT 👌👌👌
Awesome human with the most awesome car. Watch out Pom's !
When will you be in South Australia??
looking great there Rosco now to go and get that world speed record 🙂
Amazing looking beast. I love the look.
💥
Hope you create lots of interest and sponsors
I actually have a question : how do you plan to test this beast? Directly at full power? Is there a way to throttle the engine power?
That is one beautiful beast
It’s a shame we will never get to see the 3 beasts together 😢 Or even all 5 (where is AI4 btw?)
What a great picture, looking forward to seeing it tomorrow.
It looks awesome, great work to all involved getting the car to this point, looking forward to seeing it run.
Looks amazing guys Congratulations Good luck Rosco & Team 👍
She looks stunning........!
Looks awesome team Rosco, great job guys
Looks awesome Rosco congratulations and good luck :))))
Looks awesome!😎
So many people are rightly asking us when we are going to run, it’s just too early to say. This whole project has been about moving forward any way we can. As many land speed racers know, stating a timeline to run is plagued with danger. Bloodhound was originally going to run in 2013, we were hoping to be where we are a lot sooner too. Money is the key to our rocket development, without that we don’t have a usable car. Exposure will raise our profile and sponsors. Please help spread the word and be part of it with your selfie on the car!
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Upload your selfie and ride with Rosco through the Speed of Sound, and into history.
I reckon contact LEGO it will be a great seller in Australia 🇦🇺 and you will get a royalty too.
Lol, next time they ask when it’s going to run, shake the donation tin in their faces 🤣
We will all be here waiting. It's been fascinating watching this car grow into the awesome machine it is.
if exposure were the key, that would have been proven a very long time ago. it seems to me that these funding decisions come from an individual, or a few at most. history demonstrates the fact that in looking back on past funding decisions, there was a compelling reason that supported the transfer of funds, the pursuit of the land speed record is not one of those compelling reasons, nor was being included in any history books. we might ask, what are the compelling reasons a funding decision maker will have to spend the money? sponsoring is a dubious title, if it is not a business decision, then as Pat Bently said, "they are just chasing the cosmetics of doing business". food for thought.
Signed up already 🙂
No rush. Steady as it goes. Precision and Safety.
Callum
Where the fun happens.
When’s it going to be finished ?
Are you guys planning to run this at Lake Gairdner next March?.
I love the caution signs warning about the drogue chutes...standing behind a rocket of that size clearly offers no hazard in its own right!
Injector plate looks similar to the F1 rocket design
Its a party in the rear 🙌🏼
Hurry because when the record is 1000mph it could be "unbeatable"...
Should be able to cook some sausages in there 😙😉
Caution your about to get scorched lol 😆
Your injector plate is showing 😳
Light her up. Let's go.
Myself and Mark Read who has worked with me for 9 years on this project. He’s was leaving for Singapore in 2 hours, but managed to share the moment we had the car in place, for its 1st public outing in a few days time.
The car is enormous! Long means stable right!?
Brilliant! When do test runs begin?
Thats so awesome Rosco, amazing effort and you have a great team mate to have 9 years together. Racing is hard work, the results on "sunday" are literally a fraction of what goes on for weeks, months or even years before. Good luck legend!
My word, that looks incredible. What a beauty. Great to see the car in the open at last. Now, let’s see you light the rocket. When do you think that might be?
Well done. Didn't realise its size when I saw It in the workshop a while ago. I am looking forward to seeing it all painted up on the weekend.🇦🇺️🇦🇺️🇦🇺️🇦🇺️🇦🇺️😎😎😎
Stuart Rowland it’s pretty massive.
Well done chaps. Looking forward to seeing it run.
A great selfless effort on the project Mark. See you in Singapore 😜
Our neighbour Rosco. Great work. Norma & Rob✌️
Looking good fellas! Can’t wait to see the videos when you do a run 👍
Good luck Rosco and team
So wish i could make it but at V8s all weekend
Can’t wait too see it run guys👍
It just needs fuel now.
Coming for a look see.
Now that's one big streamliner
well done guys
Truly impressive 👍🏻
Beautiful!
Andrew Lapworth Brenton Lapworth
Kim McCallum
IT’S BIG! This is the first time the true size of the car can be seen outside of the workshop. That’s a 40ft container behind with both doors open!!!
whens are you guys going for the record?? and will it be in Australia? Dad & I be there with bells on to see this thing go supersonic
Where is this taken, ie where is the car atm?
That was suppose to be goods 😀
Aussie invader where can we see this
How far from running it Rosco
Would love to see it next to something like a commodore or falcon, just for that extra size reference 👍
Great to see this, Congrats Everyone, Is engine development dependent upon Fuel Type and Supply or has that hurdle now been resolved ? Perth Convention Centre Exposure gotta be a good thing.
Looking the goods guys, gotta feel a bit sorry for whoever has to set up their display near that Great job peoples
Close to 60 ft overall?
Dad would have loved to have seen this Aussie Invader Lois Arthur!
Good stuff Rosco, Definetly will have a look this weekend 👍
Looks awesome Rosco I’m hoping I can get to see you run this time, I remember have a beer with at the sergeant Mess
Cant wait 2 c it run
Exciting times ahead. I will catch up soon and give you all the gods. 😀
Hi Rosco you dont realise how big it is until you put it against the container
Bloody wow. Gives it some perspective. Well done getting it there.
Don’t be scratching it with sandpaper ...
Congratulations on getting it this far Rosco, it looks fantastic!
Looks great , looking forward to seeing it run
Fire it up, and kick arse
Congratulations Rosco! She’s a beauty.
That's one flash gofer Rosco 👍!
On ya Rosco 👍
looking good boys x
See you Sunday
One of the first to bump in for the Motor Pavilion show in Perth.
do you need another truck for the nose and front wheel assy
Well done. Hope your effort creates much intrest in the project.
How cool is that??!!!!!
Great to see,, You are a God Damm legend. Cheers, Mate!!!
Looking good Rosco 👌
Callum
Tight fit... 😀
Is it going for a run or a beauty parade?
Light up the engine. Might not fit but would be the fastest sea container on earth!
Us next week Roslyn Jan & Saamiul Bashar
Where is it going to run?
Roscoe has a Big Smile on his face so what ever is happening there it must be a good thing.🙂
Good to see the car out in the daylight
Looks awesome! You've got to be a bunch of happy boys. Well done.
Wow Rosco it bloody huge. Can’t wait to see it good luck with the show hope all goes well xxxx
Jon Marsden and Roz,Did it start out as a solar powered project and just got bigger??😊
Look awesome Rosco I be there that the show it great you see you again mate looking forward to see the big blue rocket
I’ll be there to cheer you on mate 🏆🥇🇦🇺🏴
Good luck Rosco
Good luck Rosco. 👍
hope to get to the show roscoe
Looking awesome matey 👍
V Impressive 🙂. Love ya work mate
Looking awesome matey 👍
Looks like love. ❤️
Hope to c this at the show. Cheers Keith Moffatt. Mullaloo
Callum
Andrew Leonforte
The container arrives ready to be loaded with the car for the Motor Pavilion Show in Perth on 3rd-6th May. Thanks to Reef Transport.
Congratulations on this great milestone.
Reef are a great mob! They have moved containers for me on a few occasions
Been following you guys since 2012. This is so exciting. Hey Rosco, any chance my son and I could zip over from Brissie one day and check this beast out or are you too busy??
Good luck with the display. Hope you get LOTS of interest.
Troy Saltmarsh
What a legend... Paul Ferraro from Parins who painted our car is seen here doing some touch up work before its first major outing at the Motor Pavilion Show in Perth from 3rd-6th May. Learn more at www.motorpav.com.au.
I’d love to come along, but $55 a ticket 😮😢
Which pavilion will aussie invader be in ? Is it the higher price ticket pavilion?
have fun getting it out the garage.😜good luck to all involved💋
Belinda Tuppen we should go to this
Should have painted it red.
Do you need any volunteers there Risco
Brian Ferraro
Sad news about the passing of boyhood hero of mine, Ivan Mauger.
New Zealand speedway ace Ivan Mauger dies
stuff.co.nz
New Zealand speedway ace who won six world titles passes away aged 78.
I watched him every week when he captained the Hull Vikings back here in the UK. Greeting him home when he won his sixth world title too. A true gent, the greatest speedway rider ever, and an absolute legend!
watched him and Chum Taylor have many exciting battles at Claremont Speedway during the 70's. RIP.
Never got to see him race live but saw him in many highlights packages that were on over the weekends. Truly the best. RIP.
Part of my childhood, dear old dad taking me to Wembly to see the speedway world championship final . Can't remember the year ,but Ivan won. RIP great man.
R.I.P. Ivan. I loved watching you race at Plough Lane and enjoying the occasional social (through friends) many years ago.
Evil Ivan ... great to watch .. RIP
I was only reading about Ivan a few weeks ago. My Dad and I always watched the Speedway on TV in the 1970s in the UK. Great racer. 😢
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord may perpetual light shine on him and may he rest in peace. Amen
Never saw him race but knew he was a legend of the sport. RIP.
Rip ivan. I grew uo watching him in NZ in the english off season.
Lloyd Ross, sad day to lose an icon
I grew up with that star of Speedway. RIP
Hard as nails , heart of gold . Raceoninpeace:)
He will always be the King of Speedway in my eyes!! RIP King Ivan,
Very Sad What a legend!
the best I ever saw.
Michael Platts show dougy
Rip. A true champion
A legend of the sport
RIP Legend
legend!
RIP
Rip Mr
Rob Semple
Sponsors signage on the car today. 👍
We will be there when you attempt the record 100%
I didn't see the ATO logo on the side Rosco. lol. Bet you loved Four Corners this week. Onwards and upwards mate. Can't wait for that record to be yours.
When is thing going to run?
Early signs say bloodhound will be ready to be tested October desert ready test speeds estimated 500 mile an hour the race is on!!!
Great to see Aussie companies sharing the vision.
what is the 111 with the rabbit ?
You guys really are an aussie inspiration of never say die attitude . .. I grew up down the road from rosco and really hope you guys get the record you deserve it. Great to see people sponsor real dreams! Go you good thing !
Great stuff. We should all support the companies that support this great Aussie effort!
Coming together beautifully!
Can we still get our names on the car?
Wow, professional workmanship and supporters!
It’s ok , but where do you put the luggage ??
It looks fast just sitting there.
Well done mate looks good
Looks great Ros, coming along nicely
Rad guys so cool 😎😎😎
Looks awesome!
Will your team be able to achieve what spirit of America couldn't. Get ready boys the Brits are coming good luck everyone..........
Jack W McClure
Nice piece on a famous car and legendary racer.
Strange Inheritance
More than 20 years after legendary drag racer Mickey Thompson was gunned down, his son Danny Thompson inherited the “Challenger II” and is driven to capture the world land speed record in his dad’s old car.
In 2016, Danny clocked an average speed of 406.7 mph driving 'Challenger II', just a hair faster than his father’s time back in 1960, and making him one of only a dozen racers to break 400 mph in a piston-powered car. fxn.ws/2GtBjJy
Kept up his progress from the rebuild, breaking the 400mph barrier and crash, and rebuild again... forum.competitionplus.com/showthread.php?t=10953
Ben Roberts
Getting on with some of the
smaller but necessary jobs. Barry has just finished labelling his wiring loom and dash controls and Chris has made a storage box for the canards.
How long till we smash the record rossco
Well done to all. Small steps on the big stage.
What generation would this car be ?
Nice work Chris
Well done guys
It will be great when your car obliterates the brits. I'm pulling for you.
Good article in Wheels Mag about the land speed race.
wheelsmag.com.au
"You have the same odds of surviving Russian roulette when five of the six chambers contain a bul...
Awesome article and the entire Spirit of Australia II Team wish Rosco all the best. We know the dedication it takes to build a world speed record challenge on a limited budget. As for the Grim Reaper comment we are going to kick his butt and nail a new record in the next few months. I am confident Rosco is going to do the same and then Australia will hold both Land AND water speed records !!!! Dedication, Determination and Passion cannot be bought!!!!
It's a great article but... Blood hound is not sloshing with cash. Yes they have sponsorship and a borowed engine but Richard noble and his team have moved heaven and earth to raise funds this effort, it's not free. I'm really looking forward to seeing these cars run. While of course I'd love bloodhound to get the record I will be rooting for Rosco and his team, the under dogs!
Rosco, looking forward to you succeeding in your pursuit, I'll come watch you achieve your goal live, where ever that may be, I believe lake gairdener is to short for your new machine from what I've read. Good luck once again!!!!
Can not wait for both of them to be finished, up and running and gunning for the record. Watching Thrust SSC videos, to this day, still gives me goose bumps, just incredible. I've followed you guys since the project began so let's hope the Aussie can bring home the bacon!!!!!
Great article, thanks for sharing and good luck to both teams.
Excellent article Rosco. I would love to be there when the time comes.
Luke Meyers
Chris being the resourceful chap he is, has made a neat box to stop the nose tip being damaged in transit.
What size is the box for the rest of the car? 😁
He is a handy guy to have around
nice work chris!
Or a witches hat box
We have now launched our new website... aussieinvader.com/
Is this the previous bloodhound project? achieving 1000kmph? 🙂
Have you done low-level speed test yet will you be in time for the challenge against the bloodhound ?
Looks great, when do you run?
Look out battery boy is coming after you, just ask him how good he is.......Mind you I haven't seen anything more than a chassis yet 😂😂😂😂
That’s a proper looking land speed car. Or is it a bike? 3 or 4 wheel?
Rather aero dynamic
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nice one team , sharing to Land Speed Racing group on FB
Have been a very long time since had a beer with you bud Best of everything on the salt Rossco Cheers Alan
Magic images, so totally impressed with the amount of Corporate support listed on the Website.
That is absolutely amazing. You will smash that record xxxx
How are they going to check the tyre pressures with those aluminium tyres??? 🤔🤔🤔 hehe jokes aside lookin great guys looks fast can't wait 🚀🚀🚀
Hey Rosco. Haven't seen you for 26 yrs. How's life treating you. Kids must be grown ups like mine.
Nice one mate, see you soon
Absolutely mental Rossco! 👍👍 Looks fast...
Hang in there mate, looking good 👍
That looks flasher than a rat with a gold tooth , good luck Rossco!😄
Looks like the Blue Flame
Very Fast Is Very Cool!
Nice one Rossco!!
wow nice design
Looking good Rossco.
Gerald Rico bro, look at the wings we machine. 🤨👍🏻👍🏻
Gill Woolfe
Sexy looking car
Great video about Spirit of Australia. I used to race jet cars with Ken and his team, and count him as a great friend and inspiration.This video shows the history from Ken Warby's early days through today. Not many people realise just how "built in the backyard" Kens boat was. This video wi...
are you still shooting for south africa considering the recent govt in-sighted racial strife??
Ken I met you as a kid at Hornsby boys club I will never forget
New Diesel powered water speed record.
Buzzi sets Guinness Diesel Water Speed Record at 277.5 Km/h
powerboatracingworld.com
As Powerboat Racing World reported last summer, Italian boat designer, builder, racer and engineer, Fabio Buzzi had built a new diesel hydroplane.
About as cool as JCB Diesel with Andy Green in their streamliner...♠🇺🇸
Not unless a dodge with cummins jions them Bill.
Did you say diesel the diesel Utes do have potential then
Badass! Where's the sound!? Also why isn't it belching soot like most high performance diesels?
Congratulations from NYC
Stuart Travis just your average diesel inboard fishing rig lol
David Pagano
Jonathan Young
Harry Suzukii
One of the great all time land speed record images of Thrust SSC, with a brave Andy Green driving, approaching the speed of sound. You can clearly see the sound waves compressing and start to hit themselves, and that is what creates the sonic boom you hear as you go through the speed of sound.
I all so have this photo I got it for the man who took this photo i was there that day what a historic day
That has got to be my favorite car picture of all time! And Andy Green is one cool customer behind the wheel. And, he's not done yet!
I have a lot of time for the fact that Aussie Invader and Bloodhound have respect for each other. I hope both teams have a chance to run the cars competitively and both manage to break the current record and the sound barrier decisively....then there'll be some real competition!
Once machined a set of disc brakes for a project called thrust ssc back in 93/94, years later discovered this was the job.
Love the image - can't wait to see aussie invader's go rosco
Awesome photo
Ferdy, like the one you have in the shed
British technology
Apologies to anyone that’s been to the website recently. It hasn’t been updated for a while. This is due to the platform being hard to maintain and not mobile compatible. The good news is we should have a new up-to-date, mobile compliant website being rolled out in about a week.
Nose back on after fitting the canards.
Hi Rosco, when is the web site going to be updated?
Like a shark
Looks great!!!
Starting to look like the real thing now Rosco........
Coming together mate - how much more to go?
Andy Neal can it be done with electric?
Looks great, All coming together now.
"Look fast, GO fast!" (Y)
WOW!! Looking awesome team
smooth
That’s sweet 👍🏽
Big thanks to Compac Marketing and Clint at CGFX for producing our 40’ container banner and for ABC Containers, REEF Group and especially DiCandilo Steel for sponsoring the production costs.
Great to see things moving forward so well. Keeper up Mate!
Looks the goods amazing
Woohoo
That’s huge 😮👍
Nice Rosco
Canards fitted and installing nose cone bulkheads.
Cant wait 2 c u smash the record
Excellent 👍🏽
These land speed cars are works of art, even more so under the skin.
Spectacular go get em rosco
Looking sharp Rosco
Our friend David Warby looking to break World Water Speed Record.
Water speed record: TODAY 2018, Short Video
9now.com.au
A son's quest to break an incredible water speed record of 511 kilometres per hour set by his father in 1978.
Why offer a video for viewing if you can’t view it? Stupid!
Good luck. Hope all goes well. I can only imagine the time, effort, and $$ that has gone into this so far. Don't take any notice of any naysayers. I have an afinity for jet engines...the sound, the smell of jet A1, the smooth raw acceleration (especially on afterburner).
I saw your dad doing a demonstration run in Perth, please do it again, it was awesome.
And also today, Fountain is going for the V-hull record aiming 200mph in the US 🙂
Mate following your Dad since I was a kid now your turn i wish you every success onya mate.
Best of Luck. You will definitely need it. WWSR is the most challenging of all.
Records are made to be broken.
I've been keeping an eye on this 😉
Best of luck
Goodluck guys.
To windy today
GOD SPEED
Just as crazy! God speed.
Shane Matthews Carly Laidlaw
Jimmy Gunn
Glen Jones
Read our latest World Land Speed project update Feb 2018.
Read Aussie Invader's Latest Project Update - Feb 2018
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Read Aussie Invader's Latest Project Update - Feb 2018
Excellent progress. Very disappointing for you about Melbourne but on the bright side, there is nothing like a fast approaching deadline to get all the jobs done. Progress is a line through a list. Good work.
Luke Meyers
The floating canards are now at our workshop and will be fitted this week. Full story tomorrow in our newsletter update.
Compliments to Kentin Engineering.
Looks good Rosco. Are you going to put a spline in the center somewhere to make adjustments?
Reminds me of a Skeg on a boat motor.
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Done, how about you, Bill Rowney, Jodie Rowney Jodi A Murphy, Robert Stubbs Paul Jarman Craig Casey Catherine Haggith David Gullo....
Hi Rosco, when is the media launch??
Mine will be on there
Done
Already done 🙂
Tony Ash
Alastair Kyle
One canard ready for final finishing.
Why are they called canards?
Beautiful
That's beautiful
Looks like part of a1920s air race trophy! Amazing.
Work of art!
NIIICCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEE
The car was on display today at the workshop for a few local sponsors.
Coming together nicely; an amazing achievement. Given the forces involved and the extreme vibration environment presumably the automotive electrics are for proving purposes only and that the final version will lean more on aerospace techniques and components? I fear the stuff in the photos is just going to come apart. Best wishes to the team.
Looking good. When will it have some public outings? (After the gp)
Honestly does it secretly scare the hell out of you thinking about the day you commit to the run in this and flick the switch to ignite the rocket engine?
I have no doubt that Rosco an his team know what they are doing. All you doubters I suggest if you feel you can do better don't sling shit. Get off your arses and do what they have done
AI5R looks awesome!!
Looking good Rosco, what % still to do? Do you still plan to run with rear wheels un faired?
Wish I was there good luck
Cant wait 2 c it smash the record rossco well done
Wouldn't it be great to have it and bloodhound together
Body man needs fired
Mat Lloyd
These canards are a work of art by Kentin Engineering
The whole car is a piece of art
Why are we using canards they are not stealthy and creates drag. Oh hang on we are not building a fighter jet. Go for it.
Bloodhound will have 4 of them!! Ready by 2019 for sound speed
the joy of CNC -- much more fun than a file
Thanks Kentin Engineering
Love seeing great machining
Terry Martin Something to aspire to??
Thanks for everyone that has supported us so far. The GoFundMe campaign is starting to pick up and would appreciate if you can share it on social media.
www.gofundme.com/aussieinvaderlaunch
We are talking to a few companies about sharing the expenses of the trip to the Melbourne Grand Prix, but we have found by far the greatest support comes from the supporter base and their friends. Once again thank you all. Regards Rosco and the team.
Click here to support Aussie Invader Media Launch 2018 organized by Mark Read
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My name is Mark Read and over the past 10 years myself and Rosco McGlashan, along side a dedicated and self-funded team of enthusiasts, have been trying to achieve the impossible. With your help our goal of building a car to achieve 1000mph will finally come to reality. With the car is 85% compl...Kentin Engineering have started the process of machining our canards.
Coming back from Darwin a couple of days ago I saw we were flying at the usual 800ks per hr or approx n I thought that soon Rosco will be going past giving us the bird,,,bit lower altitude I hope.
Even a $10 donation will help us get our project in front of the world's media and attract a much bigger audience at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Click here to support Aussie Invader Media Launch 2018 organized by Mark Read
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My name is Mark Read and over the past 10 years myself and Rosco McGlashan, along side a dedicated and self-funded team of enthusiasts, have been trying to achieve the impossible. With your help our goal of building a car to achieve 1000mph will finally come to reality. With the car is 85% compl...David Blair (centre) made a special trophy with assistance from crew member Barry Fitzsimmons (right) and presented to me today. 😂👍
I thought you had those already to even contemplate building that machine. Spose it never hurts to have a spare set.
Hold on to them mate, your gonna need them!!!
and you are gonna need then when you light that candle the first time
Footballs would not be big enough !! Good luck 👍
Says it all, right there!
Loving the mo ross💋
Love it 😆
Going to need balls of titanium to ride that thing after you light it up.....
Love it lol
Go do it Rosco, your the man!
Well deserved! Love the mo you sexy man x
Rosco, loving the mo!
Quite appropriate too.
We are all for you mate.
This is the final video in the series of 4. Thank you for indulging ourselves and letting us thank all those who have helped to make this happen. There are many unsung heroes of this project, and together we will make this happen and Australia proud!
Video 3 showing all the 1000 MPH Club members names on the car. A big thank you to all those who supported us, especially in the early years.
If a person were to look at the fifth name on this list, they might see something familiar. Rosco is a good friend, and a bloody legend. I am proud to be a supporter of his efforts to set the new land speed record of 1,000 MPH. Go Rosco!
Real proud to see my name displayed, Rosco. Thanks.
Im on this one
Just seen my name Rosco
Me too 🙂
And me
Video 2 in the series of 4 showing all the 1000 MPH Club members names on the car. A big thank you to all those who supported us, especially in the early years.
Video 1 - As a thank you to all our 1000MPH Club members we had one of the team create 4 videos showing the names on the car. Lucky the car is so long. 😂
Glad so many major sponsors are behind the Aussie Invader.
Good old Arther Spriggs. A foot in both camps! Top man!
thats the comercial ones
Thanks to Bas Jensen from Flush Plumbing applying our great Sika product to our side panels.
Do you have an eta on when the car will be completed?
Will you beat us Poms?
Don’t underestimate the risks of getting to Mach 1 and then continuing to 1000mph. The current record holder Thrust SSC created a few surprises even though it was analysed on a Super Computer validated by a model fired along a monorail by air to air missiles. The Chief aerodynamist, Ron Ayes, designed the Bloodhound ground to air missile.
Yep KISS is cool.
Thanks to David from Minetrans yesterday, who visited us and take measurements for mods to our seat cushions and padding to our roll cage.
Great new video by Clint Davis of a 360 degree walk around of Aussie Invader 5R
That is a stunning bit of animation!
So you are on a very big claypan I see... I wonder where.
Great animation of what, we hope, will be a successful car. Come on Rosco, how about some decent t shirts we can buy to show our support.
Looking gorgeous. In other News, some great comments here, how about assisting with a 'Donation'!
Can’t wait to see it run, hopefully in Australia. I’ll be there.
I can't wait for the land speed to be broken.I wished I could see it live like in 1997.
Cant wait u got this rossco
Wow Rosco Congratulations team Good luck looks like a winner wahoo 👍
It’s a stunner Rosco!
At speed will the nose drop..or the entire vehicle?
Looks awesome but were have i see this before? o thats right....blue flame.
Ricky Smith once said he make a two bedroom house . A winner with enough horse power .
Looking forward to watching this from the UK. What a fine looking machine. Great achievement guys
Truly great work!
Looks a bit like the Blue Flame only faster😄👍🇦🇺
Roscoe, Mike and I will volunteer to ride along as ballast, if you need us!!!
This looks very fast ‘ compared too other monstrous vehicle.
Come on Rosco it’s time to put your foot down.
Gets more impressive by the day Rosco. Keep up the good work.
So does this mean it's ready?
She looks fabulous Rosco now lets see how fast it will go.
Looks awesome guys can't wait to see it run.
She is sure looking good, Rosco.
Wow go Roscoe! Looks awesome!
You are a legend
Clint Davis has just produced our latest video... a 360 degree walk around the car.360 degree walk around of Australia's land speed record challenger... Aussie Invader 5R.
I'm always amazed by photorealistic 3D renditions & this is no exception. Even the sun reflecting off the side is so realistic during the walk around.