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About time we had this in Australia.
Australia ready to re-enter the space race
abc.net.au
The first boss of Australia's new national space agency is Dr Megan Clark, and she has the job of deciding which state will host the local equivalent of NASA.
Don't forget that America couldn't have gone to the moon without Australia to relay signals
who cares what state it is located, just do it already!
Well done to Danny Thompson, worldβs fastest piston powered car. 50 years in the making. π
Speed Week 2018: The World's Fastest Piston Powered Car!
thompsonlsr.com
We did it! On Sunday morning, eight years of hard work culminated in a 450.909mph return run.Β Averaged with yesterday's speed of 446.605mph, we achieved a new two-way AA/FS record of 448.757mph, enough to make us the world's fastest piston powered car. That has been the goal since day one o
Slow and steady sometimes wins the race. π
"I should talk about the run itself! It got a little squirrelly. I was almost lock-to-lock at around 430mph, which was quite an experience." #BallsOfSteel
lock to lock tank slappers at 400mph! well done all π
Congratulations to Danny Thompson and his team...
Killer pass, both ways!
The the very best.
Well done
Mark Ehren read the article.
Good things come to those who work for it like you Rosco
Fantastic! "A little squirrelly!" Nicely put!!
Well done
Maaaaan
congrats! i love to see records broken.
Bravo!π
Congrats
Rohan Trusler
Barry Burton
A blast from the past for all our UK friends.
youtu.be/rdncq3g6tzYAmerican speed merchant Art Arfons introduces his 17,500 horsepower "Green Monster" on an airfield near Bournemouth. Three times holder of the land-speed rec...
Aussie Invader August 2018 Newsletter - mailchi.mp/e5ddf851cf61/aussie-invader-august-2018-newsletter
Great feel good story of guts and determination of Ben Felton setting a blind motorcycle speed record.
Watch blind rider Ben Felten set speed record - Motorbike Writer
motorbikewriter.com
You can watch Australian rider Ben Felten become the fastest blind man on two wheels when his record-setting run is broadcast on Channel Seven on Sunday.
It was a feel good story thatβs for sure ππ½ππ½π
Now that takes balls of steel.
A nutter but well done
Great story
Anatomy of a 1000mph record run...
Getting to the start of the timed measured mile will only take 22 seconds and a 3.5 mile run up. Stopping Aussie Invader 5R will take a lot longer and about 8 miles (about 13 km) of track.
For more information, see aussieinvader.com/the-brakes/
Lake Gairdner would do then!
Seems wayyyyy too easy
It's a tall order when you consider a low flying jet hasn't even done the 1000mph required. I'm pretty sure yourselves & Bloodhound SSC will both do it. It's just a matter of who does it first. Good luck to all teams involved πππ
Good luck mate but when is it going to happen and where
Good luck china you have been working years for this
Love these facts!!
I'm no rocket scientist.... but 3.5 +1 + 8 = 12.5 miles, not 17......right?
When is the run and where?
Gareth. Maybe youβre right β
Great to see this girl again on the water after 51 years. Watched by our great friend and Donaldβs daughter, Gina Campbell.Due to the SRC's priviliged access to the crew training and running of Bluebird K7 on Loch Fad we have had limited opportunies to post. However, after a period in excess of 51 years in the words of a watching Gina Campbell her father's legendary record breaking craft "got her knickers wet and hitched up her skirts" today with lead pilot Ted Walsh at the controls.
Pic Copyright Phil Evans
Will hight run next year try be 300mph.that year low speed
The boats proving trial could take place in 2019 however there will not be any speed in the proving runs so please do not expect triple digits starting with a 3 ever.
That water looks decidedly choppy for running on.
Wow, amazing machine, well done to the team!
Tony Maskell remember this ?
Allan Ball Peter Duffy
Fifty years on and Bluebird hydroplane restored and back on the water. π
Bluebird hydroplane tests the water 50 years after fatal crash
theguardian.com
Craft once piloted by speed record breaker, Donald Campbell, refloated after restoration
Wendy Perry is this the one you seen mum back in the day on the swan river in Perth
Campbell Speed Museum Lakelands, adjacent the Motor Museum in the Lakes District UK. A must visit for all who visit the Lakes District .
I have seen the replica itβs amazing the speeds he was doing in it.
Remember when it came to grief, 1966.
Rohan Trusler
Irene Walker
Congratulations to Copenhagen Suborbitals team for their successful sea launch of their Nexo 11 rocket from Bornholm Spaceport in Denmark. These people are an inspiration to the world showcasing what can be achieved with the dedication of an all-volunteer team. A brilliant achievement and well done from the Aussie Invader 5R LSR Team in Australia. please see copenhagensuborbitals.com
I hope they made sure the Russians knew first - a Norwegian effort nearly started WWIII
Excellent photo!!!!
A little write up in The West Australian today.
West Aussies finish building 1600km/h car
thewest.com.au
After nine years, world speed record-chasing βAussie Invader 5Rβ is complete.
What is the purpose of taking it to America ? Was this the process on the other attempts?
Thatβs cool if itβs the Blue Flame which is a Land Speed Car built as a Rocket Car and there mightβve been a few other ones and there was also a red coloured rocket car to
I have the utmost confidence in you Rosco. Been a long time in the exact engineering. Not talking about our revenue collectors. ALL THE VERY BEST!
The rocket π machine looks awesome Rosco π¦πΊ
Good luck with it from the UK look great
You really have to be bonkers to strap yourself into that lol. Good luck.
I think your a little more professional than a local dare devil they refer to Rosco ππ½
U got this rossco good luck
Break out the red undies mate
Go Rosco! π¦πΊ
Wow looks fantastic. Go for it Rosco.
Go Rosco!!
Go to your Destiny Rosco! ππ
Great job team!!! x
GO ROSCO!!!!
Pete Verho
Want to #gosupersonic, today's the day. Join us now and share with friends.Get involved in the land speed world-record breaking event with Aussie Invader. Take a selfie. Donate. And get your face on the fastest car on the planet! #g...
Itβs offical, we will have new shirts and jackets to sell soon. Thanks Beastwear for your support. Watch this space!
I have the 'Model' the 'Cap', watching.....
Going to have singlets? Nobody ever does singlets anymore.
It's amazing how far we have come with the car. This was 7 years ago and we are still on the job, although the reality is getting a lot closer with the engine development (Phase 2) underway now.In 2011 we opened our workshop up to inspire the Willetton High School year 12 students. Team member Brett Boughton (their engineering teacher) organised a h...
Youβve come a long way since the key note speaker at my year 12 graduation back in 2000. Lol. Warnbro community high school.
A bit of fun we were involved with a few years back. π
This was in the day when a car company could boast about a cars performance. Not now.... π
I thought I read somewhere that ford did this without permission? Must have been something else.
Calais Chris tag paddy hahaha
Jake π€ you driving jet cars now? Justin Taylor Callum Kennedy Emerson Cummins-Green Kris Segreto
Love it.. in the UK the falcon would have been a white transit van with a couple of builders in it.
Garry Martin remember this one !
Very convincing the mock up jet car was, best commercial π
Brilliant
I remember this....was gold at the time...;)
Stephen Pitt the mighty au
OK as I brit.... I love it ππππππ
Weβres the a Barra
Thatβs awesome Rosco
Falcon with an LS3 π
Milan Brndusic this will make you happy
Ron Moore more dreamers
Zac never gets old
Wayne Lee ζΎ³ζ΄²εΎεζ‘η¬θ©±
Lleyton Dunne Sheldon Gill πππ
James Nicolaidis Chris Arto Oscar Trevor
Jacob Ritchie lol
Vanessa Lang π
Jess Harris π
Emmanuel Kapsaskis AU
Sam Young Marty Visser
Well Aussie Invader III is still making headlines...
For sale β Jet-powered land speed car, slightly used
whichcar.com.au
Reckon a Bugatti Chiron is tame? Perhaps a jet-powered wheeled missile with a top speed of 1026km/h will be more to your liking.
Still a work of artππ¦πΊ
I have been looking for a new daily driver. Some tail lights and she'll be good to go
Paul Rew new tow car for your boat?
I think if it gets the 6 figure sum mentioned, the current owner should only take the 350 k he paid for it and donate the rest of the money to your current venture. Its only fair π
Does that mean the Gosford museum are selling it? π Hopefully it finds its way back home to Perth.
A near drop in the drink, for an enthusiastic person that wins lotto this week.
Would make a fantastic looking 1/43 scale model π
This could beat my mates Jetcar Charade π
Great article, Rosco. Good luck with the sale.
Need to start me a "fund me" page......
Spotted it here in Gosford Classic Cars. Magic machine and good luck with the next missile.
Want to askπBut told it says volumesπ΄π΄
Pull over! Nah!
Arias J. Aune lets pool our money and take turns.
Should go quickly.
Kevin Haesevoets remember when I told you a couple years ago "How cool would it be to own a jetcar!!! π "...but first we must win #euromilons
Bargain
Jacob R Loebenberg this is what you really need!
Time to get onboard Aussie Invader 5R with your SuperSonic Selfie.
Today Tonight
Perthβs Rocket Man, Rosco McGlashan is aiming to become the fastest man on earth. See his incredible car at this Weekendβs Hot Rod and Street Car Spectacular.To have your selfie on Aussie Invader 5 go to www.supersonicselfie.com/
For information about the Hot Rod and Street Car Spectacular go to wahotrodshow.com.au/show-information/
From the photos it looks like AI5 has only three wheels unless it's got two side by side on the front?. However if it is a THREE wheeled configuration then I'm not sure it will comply with FIA Rules & Regs?. If it doesn't then any LSR attempt is meaningless as it won't be ratified because I believe they stipulate it must have FOUR?
Want a tee shirt of this please. π
Apart from the obvious answer of money, what are the issues preventing you from running the car?
Boris turns up everywhere...
Thatβs one massive achievement. Rosco and the team ...be proud fellas. HAPPY HUNTING.
Good luck Rosco. Wow what will the G force be??
ty for sharing again...β¦β¦...give you my Irish luck............Karen...β¦β¦β¦β¦..
Go Aussie
G'day Rosco, a geat piece. Congrats! Just wondering if if you've informed them that they used video of the competition The Bloodhound Project? The systems animation near the beginning & there's even a few seconds of Andy Green packing a parachute near the end π
Looking good Rosco.
Rick Silk....some nice stuff there.
Good Luck Rosco
Can't wait.
Anatomy of a 1000mph car....
There have been several propellants under investigation, this is our preferred choice at the moment. WFNA and turpentine is a lot less expensive and less volatile than Hydrogen Peroxide.
Just a rocket with wheels attached
Tanks of acid in front of the drivers position? π
Where do you plan to run the car Roscoe?
Holy shit, 200k horse power? And it's either on or off. Your a brave man. I'm a Brit and fully behind bloodhound but I think this is it right here. I wish you all the best and a safe return when you run the car. Aussies are almost Brits anyway π
However impossible, for God knows how many different reasons - surely I'm not the only on the imagining a 1-on-1 drag race between Invader & Bloodhound? Best of luck to both - keep pushing each other π
Excellent Diagram and Info, I was a little surprised to see The inclusion of Turpentine but I dont know a lot about Rocket fuel and I know you guys sure do.
Bloodhound just shared this post and I found you! Looking forward to watching your progress. Best of luck!
unreal stuff, well done.. I work with Ln2 and nitro gas daily cant wait to see this baby go fast. good luck.
Steer clear of that Hydrogen Peroxide - tends to turn your hair white! Love the poster & the info - thanks.
Can't wait to see this thing get run up on the salt.
Why that combination of fuel and oxidiser?
Will you be carrying enough fuel to do the two runs or will you have to re-fuel and how long does it take?
Canβt wait. When is the record attempt planned for?
βLow speed chuteβ is a cute description at 400mph π
Whereβs cd Roscoe love to catch up with you all, dunno if you remember me, it was me and Soos lol
Mark Di Val..get the H2....r out against this...
So when you going for it?
sdr drogue guns. nice work shane. all the best guys
Testing our screens and software. Thanks to MoTeC for a great product and their support.
just look fwd push the button and brace yourself , where youre goin you ant needin any screens
Aussie Invader has made it all the way to ZΓΌrich! We had the pleasure of meeting brothers Alexander and Christopher at our show in Perth. Alexander had been following the project in Switzerland and happened to be visiting Perth. He had βproject weekβ at his school recently and chose Aussie Invader 5R. He made a model out of recycled material and posters. It was a great hit especially with dads!
We have just set up an Instagram account, for those who would like to follow... www.instagram.com/aussieinvader5r/
Aussie Invader (@aussieinvader5r) β’ Instagram photos and videos
instagram.com
3 Followers, 2 Following, 6 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Aussie Invader (@aussieinvader5r)Like staring down the barrel of a gun... π
Does this car have three or four wheels as it's not absolutely clear on the photos?
No needle point on the end?
Looks awesome how long till you make your LSR attempt ?
Is there any research or test data that suggest the vehicle will go in a more or less straight line?
Just incredible
But faster than a bullet.
Lots going on at the moment. More on that soon. Whilst the car has been away, we have completely organised and tidied the workshop.
Many offerings to the god of speed there. Not too many workshops would have as much horsepower on a shelf as that.
If you are interested in seeing Aussie Invader 5R overseas and have a connection to a motor show or event where 52ft, 1000mph car would be of interest, please message us. The logistics and appearance costs will have to be paid for by the show. π
I have a show just one 1 hr south of perth that would be interested
It would be a fantastic achievement if you could get it alongside bloodhound in the uk through corporate sponsorship
AutoSport show at the NEC would be epic to see you and Bloodhoundssc together ...like to boxers squaring up π
This is a must for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, surely? Now where's Lord March's phone number........
Norman Shum this should draw a crowd to C&C Liverpool! π±π
SEMA
When are we racin it
Barb Starzynski Any contacts in Vegas?
Edward Ede
Thanks to ABC Containers and Reef Group who have donated and delivered a 20 foot container to load the nose, wheel pack and various show equipment, ready to ship around the world for overseas motor shows. If you are interested in seeing the car overseas and have a connection to a motor show, please message us. The logistics and appearance costs will have to be paid for by the show. π
Great weekend meeting all our supporters, new and old. A big thank you to my wife Cheryl for all her hard work over the years and being my biggest supporter.
The best couple ever!! Love you guys
Big big job there girl. A job in progress no doubt! Heβs probably worth it! Us South Perth Boys are a challenge eh!
Beautiful people, as well a inspirational in the support to chase a dream to complete a goal. Good luck and may a guardian angel keep you safe.
Great to meet u champ land speed π
I think Cheryl McGlashan deserves a medalππ
We all love you Cheryl. Behind every great man.
Behind every great man is a great woman, and to be behind and beside you, Rosco, Cheryl must be an extra great woman.
Looking good Rosco and Cheryl...Great to see it all coming together...Best wishes from me and Seth π
Thanks for a great weekend and the long chats. Always great hearing your stories.
U a true champion rossco
Good work Rosco!!
Looking good mate π time for us all to break some records π
I wish I could have got down there to meet you Rosco itβs been awhile anyway mate all the best and youβre very lucky have a wife That sticks by you And your dream
Your wife must really love you
Lokken good you two , !! Best of luck to you and cheryl,,,
it was great meeting you both i hope it all goes well for you both
you guys are amazing ππ
Whoβs the hot chick with the ugly guy?
Goooo Cheryl π₯ oh and You too Rossco ππΌ
Great Photo π
Living the dream
All the best with the beast!
Great team. Always good to catch up.
Really busy at the show today. A lot of people were asking about getting their selfie on the car. For just $20 be a part of history. PLEASE SHARE SuperSonicSelfie.com
Rosco you are a man on a mission and well respected by us all, fantastic! We appreciated your time for the first day with family at the show and for sharing more insight combined and latest updates for the future. The young bloke is extatic to have met you and have a photo with the man and machine...he understands more than most. Cheers!
How do those wheels hang on at high speed. Saw one in the states at Niagara Falls that had a fairly deep pattern machined in. It was also a rocket powered car about 40 feet long with 3 wheels.
Are you selling scale models of the car. What will the cost be.
Iβll have 5 Rosco
A selection of photos from the 1st day of the Hot Rod Show in Perth. Great to meet a lot of old friends and interesting people.
Great to see the car in the flesh... followed the build for along time and awesome to see the scale of it.
A selection of photos during setup at the Hot Rod Show this weekend at Claremont Showground Perth. Come down and say βHiβ.
Wonder how many years before they finish and fire this up And start testing
Love to come down and say hi Rosco but Kerry and I are on the road again, currently heading into the Flinders Ranges (SA)
Hope you are not paying by the metre!
Iβll be there tomorrow. Sorry I missed you today.
What an awesome car! π
πutiful
A little trailer for an upcoming feature on Today Tonight.
Today Tonight
Rosco and his rocket - how you can be part of his world record attempt. Friday 6.30pm.
Did anyone record the Today Tonight story.? I switched over to late and missed it. Bugger.
Bullet on wheels. Amazing. Good luck Rosco ππ»
All the best rosco
Can we see it in the USA? Best of luck mate. π
Now THIS is ROCKET MAN.
will catch up soon Rosco
Deep respect. πππππ
Supersonic selfies Mark?
Getting ready for the Hot Rod show at Claremont Showground this weekend in Perth.
Looking good mate π
Enjoy Rosco! If i werent at work id be up there myself!
Lookinβ good Rosco... from here it looks ready to roll π
Put some petrol in it and letβs go.
Cant wait to see it on a claypan doin 1000 mph lets go mate
Iβll be there both days.
love blue...β¦..Karenπ
Floating. Robertson Pavilion?
Looks like Bloodhound wonβt get to Africa this year, but not all bad
news for the them. Read Andy Greenβs latest update.
Andy Greenβs Diary β May 2018
bloodhoundssc.com
Some good news and some disappointing news over the past few weeks ...
Itβs obvious that the Bloodhound Team are dedicated and their workmanship superb, however sometimes that isnβt enough. First thing is the ethos behind the project, education. In itself a completely laudable goal, to educate and inspire. But does that vision drive the team. Do engineers leap out of bed in the morning and go β Iβm driven to educate and inspireβ. Rosco probably pings out of the covers, because he has a simple goal, break that f*cking record. He inspires lots of people, but in a less formal way. A clear vision, a clear goal. Bloodhounds message to me seems a bit woolly from the outset. Is it to be a university, or to break a record? Think back in history to large cumbersome aviation projects that failed, the Bristol Brabazon, The Spruce Goose, the Saunders Roe Princess flying boat, even Concorde. Big teams, funding, but it wasnβt enough. There are lots more examples that either just became too complicated, or the world moved on. Small nimble entrepreneurs beat them to it. Bert Rutan for instance. He turned the aviation world on its head by thinking small and keeping things simple. Rutan in my opinion is right up there with the Wright Brothers. Colin Chapman and Lotus is another example, keep it simple, add lightness. When he won Indy in 1966 with Graham Hill in the small, nimble, quick, rear engined Lotus, he consigned a whole generation of big, powerful but heavy front engined race cars to history overnight. I think this is what might be whatβs going on between Aussie Invader and Bloodhound. The whole Bloodhound project is top heavy with costs, and a lot of the team wonβt be there if they donβt get paid on a Friday. Rosco and his team a driven by passion, they donβt care about such mundane things like money, a beer at the end of the day and the knowledge that the project has moved forward is enough. Thatβs a hard thing to beat with a corporate structure with everyone needing to be paid, holidays, benefits. For that you need management, client teams, accountants, a media department, sponsorship teams, HR department, meetings, pitches, committees, and all with no actual earned income. Sponsorship can be switched off like a tap with the arrival of a new marketing director, or ba set of corporate results. I know I ran an agency for twenty five years. The tail starts wagging the dog. All Roscos guys need is a ham sandwich, a beer and an occasional pat on the back from the boss. Keep pushing Rosco. Youβre going to get there first.
It's about justifying grants and support from government and industry. The military have been heavily involved in it too and use it as a recruitment tool. Inspiration to the engineers of the future and hitting a thousand miles per hour on wheels. Very proud of the whole team.
Don't rush it Rosco Mcglashan, your safety is more important. Save the rushing until you put the pedal to get the metal fully prepared. π
Gives you time to get there first π€π€
more time for you Aussie Invader - World Land Speed Record Challenger
Donβt forget to come and see us at the Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular this weekend in Perth.The Fastest Aussie On Earth
Australian Land Speed Record holder Rosco McGlashan is a man in a hurry and heβs at it again. His latest project, Aussie Invader 5R, is nearing completion after a decade of planning and construction with the aim of travelling at over 1000mph, or if you prefer, 1609km/h!
To get there he has created a rocket-powered land missile that measures up at 16m long and weighs over 9000kg when fully fuelled. The engine can create 62,000 pounds of thrust (which can be equated to 200,000hp) and heβll need every one of them to break the sound barrier (770mph or 1238km/h at sea level) and carry on to crack that magic 1000mph mark.
If he can achieve that goal, he will smash the current world record held by the ThrustSSC team that currently stands at 763.035mph.
You can help Rosco make history and (sort of) go along for the ride by getting a Supersonic Selfie and having it printed on to the car. Go to www.supersonicselfie.com.
To find out more info on this amazing machine, check out the website aussieinvader.com/the-car.
Youβll be able to meet Rosco and see that car at the Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular, June 16-17 at Claremont Showground.
And while youβre there, donβt forget to check out Bricktoberβs LEGO display for something very special
U got this rossco good luck
Viewed the rocket gokart at the WA Motor Museum. Awesome thing!
Spectacular. Good luck.
GOOD
Great to visit Gosford Classic Car Museum and see my old car and Australiaβs fastest car (currently). It ran 638mph on salt in 1996. π
Very similar in shape to Thrust 2.
I've seen the first car I think, in a yard rotting away in W.A. These deff need to in a place like this. Such an icon.
You must be getting old and forgetful Roscie. I thought it was 1994.
Roscoe, is that the day you set the water record as well???? You are the Man!!!!
Looks awesome Rosco...so many hours put into this machine...1024 kmh not bad from a car made by you and your team in a shed in Mullaloo!! And you still doing it good on you!! I was talking with Dobbo the other night and he said the new rocket car is gonna push around 40 G's is that right??
Wow. I would love to see this run at Lake Gairdner, Sth AUST.
Did they recognise you when you walked in?? Whoβs the chick digging out the bin, She with you?π
Thats got to be in the top 5 fastest one way miles in history, nothing to be ashamed of, and its a beautiful machine too.
That's an absolute classic rosco. Btw I've found an old car mag from 1990 with your story in it if wanna see it drop me a personal message βΊ
Love this car!!! Such good times working on AI3
got lovely pics of my kids sitting in your car back when it was in your garage. hopfully it's the second fasted aussie car soon π
Great museum that one. Probably the best in Oz at the mo.
The car hasnβt aged a bit π
She still looks great!
Still my favourite looking Aussie Invader.
Still a great memory today Rossco
more cool stuff
Scott Chapman
Jon Gidney
Australia's World Land Speed Challenger Rosco McGlashan and Australia's World Water Speed Challenger Dave Warby compare notes in the Spirit 2 Workshop π old friends with many stories.
When is Dave going have a crack at the Record
Legends go get em guys go the aussies !!!!!
Now be fair let him come over sit YOUR car one day.
A beautiful boat!!
π
Great to catch up with David Warby and Spirit 2 whilst over in the East Coast.Australia's World Land Speed Challenger Rosco McGlashan and Australia's World Water Speed Challenger Dave Warby compare notes in the Spirit 2 Workshop π old friends with many stories
On Thursday evening I was guest speaker at the annual dinner for the Aviation Engineering community within the Royal Australian Navy. This was held at HMAS Albatross in Nowra NSW. It was a great night and our project was well received by the engineers, pilots and officers.
Australian drivers punching above their weight, with wins in Formula 1 and Indy 500. Add to that David Warbyβs world water speed record attempt soon, and we are a force to be reckoned with.
Appears we have land, sea and air covered, with Matt Hall winning the Japanese Red Bull air race. πππ
What about Matt Hall, he won the Japanese Red Bull air race
well Warby senior owns the water record already, would be great to see it broken,espacially by another Warby
Was a cool win to see. Look forward to seeing what the invader has for the record. Keep up that good work down under.
Add to that Aussie Invader soon as well
Hey you forgot about Matt Hall winning the Redbull air race yesterday too
And, in case nobody noticed, Jason Doyle is the current World Speedway Champion.
Indy "lucky" Warby needs much more than "luck" Water is THE ONE. Best Wishes.
Certainly is a great time for Aussies in motorsport we just need to get that LSR ......
Reading the comments, it looks like you Aussies will have a double hat trick soon.
Punching above their weight..... you are kidding I hope. These guy's are setting the bar.
Don't forget Alex Peroni.
Not a truer word written
Lets hope Dave makes it a hat trick.
Yes yes yes
Let's just win everything and own the water and land records too π€π€
Mick Doohan, without a doubt THE greatest bike racer ever. And I'm a Brit! (y)
We need to add Gavin Mannings Diesel Arrow to the list going for the Diesel Truck land speed record π
Another day of testing for our mates David, Ken and Spirit 2 crew. πππ
Warby Motorsport - Spirit 2 - The Fastest Team on Water
TAKE2 for SPIRIT2 Live on the National News!! Weβve been pipped by a puppy in the wall...twice!
PLEASE SHARE - see us at the 2018 Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular.... Perthβs Claremont Showground 16/17th June.
How many Million you needing to get the record done Roscoe?
Amazing Roscoe ,miss our quiet cup of tea at Summernats been way too long. every success with your latest challenge
This car will smash the record
Awesome ride Roscoe!!! I canβt wait to see you give it a go
cant wait to see this at the Perth motor show
Shared with pride!
PLEASE SHARE - Perthβs 2018 Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular has a lineup of some of the worldβs most impressive cars and bikes and is not to be missed.... 16/17th June.
The cars coming to Perth that you need to see to believe
perthnow.com.au
Watch out Perth, some of the worldβs most exciting hot rods are heading your way.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 yearsβ worth of discussions with a major third party has led, this month, to a very significant development β 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 weβd 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.
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 π. 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 ,πππππ
All packed up and wonβt 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 π¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊ 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 π
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 π
See you there.
Iβll be 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). Whatβs the rationale for that?
Did you invite any government officials for a photo opportunity Rossco? ππ€£
Looks even bigger than bloodhound! Also dare I say it a bit more primitive.
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 πππ
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 soonππ¦πΊ
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, Iβm 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.π
Need a diecast of your car π
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 donβt seem to be answering my question, and I canβt 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 π
Well the car is revealed tonight. Iβm 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 π
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 πππ
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 π
Amazing looking beast. I love the look.
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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
Itβs a shame we will never get to see the 3 beasts together π’ 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 π
She looks stunning........!
Looks awesome team Rosco, great job guys
Looks awesome Rosco congratulations and good luck :))))
Looks awesome!π