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Great movie about Kitty in a record breaking rocket funny car. Eventful ride.youtube.com
The description of what a funny car is. "A funny car is a regular car that you'd see on the highway except it happens to be powered by a rocket engine." Bloody journos! LOL
Wow!
I read after watching the video that Kitty passed away a short time ago at 72. RIP
Nice punch off the line!
MY hero....well done Kitty......well done......
Benny Skinner
Big thanks to Trident Australia Pty Ltd and their great team. We had a brilliant meeting today with them and they have offered to do all of the propellant tank calculations and assist with the piston and end cap design, plus put these through an extensive testing programme once built.. thanks so much guys!
We are looking forward to working with you on this!
Great collaboration and awesome team at Trident Australia Ltd
Stirling people
Keep on keeping on Rosco
Fantastic news
Was great to see you again yesterday Rosco!
Awsome! !!!!
Thanks Trident Australia
Sad news... RIP Kitty O’Neil. If you don’t know about her life, do look her up. Amazing stuntwoman and land speed record holder.Rest In Peace, Kitty. You are a legend.
I already know about her she is a legend like our Rosco
R.I.P.
RIP Kitty
RIP xx
Sad news
R.i.p. Kitty
Trish one of our new team members, who jets around the world all the time with her day job as an airline pilot, managed to come and visit us today to see the car for the first time.
Trish’s profile aussieinvader.com/the-people/trish-bischoff/
You in good company Rosco, Cheers
Let Trish drive the car, up to 1000 kmh she'll be fine.
Now there is a Lady who knows about Jets and travelling very fast, Excelent Photo and OMG look at the size of that Rocket Engine.😮
She would fit in the car very well. After you though Rosco
Looking good, Rosco.
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Aussie Invader Newsletter Subscribers Email FormsGreat tribute on Ed Shadle from his team, with some great photos.
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In this update: Ed Shadle's Celebration of Life Edward Joseph Shadle July 27, 1941, to September 7, 2018 Copyright © 2016 Thomas "Pork Pie" Graf Last month the team applied a permanent memorial to Ed on the Eagle Today in an overflowing display of love the entire North American Eagle®Supporting The Bloodhound SSC World Land Speed Project - mailchi.mp/3252c3807f38/supporting-the-bloodhound-ssc-world-land-speed-project
I am devastated at the news. I had the privilege to see the car at its unveiling in London. That changed my life. It felt like history was about to be made. But then it went quiet for a long time. The car looked finished ! (it wasnt) Then they did the 200mph test runs at the airfield. The car looked less finished than when I saw it a year before. I thought something was wrong. All the time taking the car apart and refitting and refining. All this costs money. I honestly thought this was all accounted for and part if the planned progress. This is such a shock. Our government won't step in as they have bigger fish to fry. It's got to be crowd fund or major sponsorship. I would prefer crowd fund rather than some tit like Branson, swan in like he is the saviour and take the credit and kudos. Aussie invader has had its financial issues I know, and has survived. Publicity is the key. Positive publicity. Unfortunately not something the British media is very good at it seems. This needs to be a 2 horse race again, I think you will agree.
The Car is way to good for the Project to fail, it would be tragic to see ownership given over to someone else. What ever happens this car has the Technology and the power to break 800mph.
Well written
A fella a couple of weeks ago suggested conting Sir Richard Branson. Great idea. I wonder if anyone did?
They need a GoFundMe Page. I’ll kick some money in.
they have been overpromising and under delivering for years. I think sponsors got wise and have finally pulled the plug
Good luck blood hound landspeed
The thought of both being on the same strip at the same time would be amazing.
Unfortunately, the British public, apart from a scattering of a few die hards/normal people will blame brexit, the polish, the lituanians, the royal family, Yada Yada, plus "i only get £20k a year in benefits, how can I live?" Shame, but the place is fucked!
Sad news from our UK rivals has just been received. We sympathise with them as we know just how hard this journey is.
Administrators in at firm behind Project Bloodhound
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Bloodhound Programme, the Bristol-based company behind a project to break the land speed record has appointed administrators. The move is intended to provide some breathing space while investment of
I fear the big problem with going into administration is that the members of the team will have to go and find alternative employment. Once the team is broken up it will be hard to put it together again. Can only wish them the best of luck, it's going to be tough.
I wonder what you could do with £25m pounds Rosco with your Aussie cause....you’ve done it on a shoe string and need to be congratulated for all your efforts over many years mate!
I would still place a very strong bet that they will be at Hakskeen Pan next year, as planned. Richard Noble is one of the most determined people I have had the privilege of knowing and he has come through incredible challenges with all these projects in the past. I just hope that the whoever comes forward with these funds appreciates that the expertise lies solely with the people who work in the Bloodhound project and, once the investment is made, lets them get on with it unhindered!
It’s a total joke that these projects aren’t fully funded by national governments as they will ride the marketing bandwagon for decades to come after they have raced.
Sadly the race these days is as much about finance and perseverance as it is top speed. Hopefully they’ll be back in time for a head to head with Aussie Invader!
This piece by Andrew Frankel sounds a bit more positive. Can only hope it spurs the requisite support coming forward www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/land-speed-records/bloodhound-goes-administration
Maybe they can refigure the project to have much lower costs. Perhaps they can go down the route of a volunteer group rather than a large payroll. The problem is that it’s increasingly difficult to get large sponsorship deals together. The decision is in the hands of media agencies packed with flakes that live in the digital world, and instant gratification on a screen. They don’t care about engineering or real achievements. You need a visionary head of a large business like Paul Allen or Elon Musk to get behind it, then heads suddenly start nodding further down the line. The Media Director of the project and his team busted their balls to get deals, but were met with a wall of indifference from idiot twenty somethings in agencies.
Hope they find the funding. I’d love to see Bloodhound and Aussie Invader in a 1000mph throwdown.
Has anyone called Richard Branson, he likes high profile stuff??
Yes I saw this earlier, I hope they get it back on track
It does show that the high-tech, high-cost route isn't automatically the successful way. The race to 1000mph is still on.
Administrators are in doesn't mean the project will stop. Pause, surely, but stop? Let's hope not.
That's a huge let down for everyone and especially for the Build team who have contributed so much over many years, I cant imagine the Bloodhound project being abandoned, hoping this situation can be resolved in a positive way.
Been saying it for yrs that this is a dead end project that will never see the light of day, still I hope I'm wrong but seems that way
Oh no! That is tough, but hopefully they get through it according to the write up. A flickering candle at the end of tunnel. Sure hope so.
Every cloud has a silver lining. Maybe now a patriotic company or individual will step up to the plate. Why haven’t the F1 guys got involved it’s the obvious fit. They have all the technical back up the Bloodhound team need, plus the contacts with sponsors. If say McLaren got behind the team, then doors would fly open. I’m sure there must have been contact.
Tony Maskell have you seen this matey ? what a shame
Unfortunately dreams are never free. Especially when the goal of the dream has never been achieved.
I believe both Bloodhound and Aussie Invader will still compete for the ultimate prize. I also hope that the American Eagle has an opportunity for 800mph.
Facebook page is gone 😪
The ball is now wholly yours! Go ahead guys!
It would look good with a virgin tail fin
Sad to see this happen. Hopefully they do come out the other side. As one of the media reports has said the project did fulfill some of it's objectives in nurturing STEM interest in school kids. I was invloved in a number of roadshows and did STEM presentations in the UK and here in Australia, and it was great to see the interest it garnered from both young and old. Let's just hope it gets to make an attempt at it's main obhective and not just become an exhibit in a car museum as "The car that could have been....".
I really think that these two cars, Invader and bloodhound will be the last land speed cars. The technical challenges and costs involved are massive. I really hope bloodhound will be able to run though.
Many people have commented that Aussie Invader 5R looks a lot like The Blue Flame. We take that as a great complement, to be compared with Dick Keller's creation, driven by Gary Gabelich and its monumental achievement in 1970.In 1970, The Blue Flame became the world land speed record holder. It was the last American team to set the world land speed record, and the last on the Bonn...
i don't care what the Aussie invader looks like i just want the record broken.
it was stunning too!
Bloody love it 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Ken Warby has held the world water speed record for 40 years. 👏👏👏 His son David is out to break it soon, and we want to make it a double for Australia. 🇦🇺The 8th of October marks the 40th anniversary of Ken Warbys second & current World Water Speed Record of 317.60mph - 511 kmh. Ken is the first man to officially exceed 300 mph & 500 kmh on water, the first Australian to hold an unlimited speed record, the only man in history to design, build and drive a boat to a World Water Speed Record, he is also the only man alive in the world to ever hold the Record..Happy Anniversary Ken !!!!!
There are 3 braking methods used to slow Aussie Invader 5R down, with 4th emergency method in the case of a runaway situation...
Stopping a 1000 MPH Car - Safely!
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One thing that is in no doubt, is that Aussie Invader 5R is going to travel fast, very fast. By the time it exits the measured mile on a full high speed run, it should be exceeding 1000 mph! Getting to the start of the measured mile will only take 22 seconds and a 3.
With that awesome bit of kit. If after a run you decide not to turn the engine off and pop here on the other side of the Planet which let's face it looking at this beauty would only take a few minutes. Just let me know I'll be more than happy to get you a pint or more down my local pub. Looks absolutely fantastic. With great things the journey is never easy and you folks 100% respect. A serious well done to you all.❤️
I'd want an ejection seat in something going as fast as this will 🙂
Admiration, fear, astonishing, exciting are all words that come to mind. 🙏🏻🎉🎊🙏🏻
He may need Fred Flintstone
Absolutely amazing!
Nice work!
Looks like the Blue Flame!
Love your technical posts mate 👍
Rosco, you are a true inspiration with such a magnificent life's dream. The professionalism of you and your magnificent team are second to none. Well done and look forward to your well earned success 😃
Shay Trainor
Russell Freer
Aussie Invader Newsletter September 2018 - USA Trip - mailchi.mp/74b66a1989d1/aussie-invader-newsletter-september-2018-usa-trip
Hanging with Jay Leno.
Jay’s man cave.
That's pretty cool Rosco!!!! Looks like your having a good time here in the states. Come up to Montana... I owe you dinner.
🤗 Know there is a man who understands a dream.
How great Rosco, has Jay Leno's Garage convinced you to go steam power yet... #rocketpower #62,000lbsThrust #200,000+hp #1000mph
I hope you got a look at his awesome car collection.
Haha love your work rosco!!
Well done Rosco!! I’m sure he will be following the adventure. Maybe he’d like to buy a drive?
Stop in and see us, I'll have a cold VB for you.. Your always welcome here you know.
Hope he made a very generis donation mate
As dinky di as they get.. go Rosco.
Royalty right there
2 ledgends there
Brilliant!!!
Thats Awesome!
Nice!!! B
Legends.
Awesome
A pair of legends right there. 👍👍
Get him 2 sponser u rosco
Jay meets his match!!!
WAy to go, Rosco!
Go get em roscoe
Proper celeb now 😉
Just Brilliant
Well done Roscoe
This is a well written piece and if anyone wants to know the story of Aussie Invader II, here it is. Thanks Wheels Magazine.
Archive: Rosco McGlashan's world land speed record attempt 1995
whichcar.com.au
When you're approaching the sound barrier, no mishap is small - but Rosco McGlashan still aims to be our first land speed record holder.
Whatever happened to Aussie Invader 2?
I always loved Aussie invader 2
Go Rossco. Do it for the land down under 👍
Pretty cool seeing the new car at Jkt airport at the moment.
You wearing flares and platform shoes when that photo was taken Rosco!
I hope one of these people that win huge amounts in lotto is a fan!
We were meeting Interorbital Systems again today and conducted some press interviews.
Aussie rocket car developer teams with Mojave space entrepreneurs to beat land speed record
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Who in his right mind would want to drive a car that can accelerate from zero to 1,000 mph in 20 seconds?
Always thinking about you guys and wishing you success. ,.
Go Rossco
A three point turn would be tricky I reckon!
Good luck
Go Rosco Australia is with you.
I hope you get your sponsor..👍
Rosco I hope you find what your looking for! Stop by Minnesota when your here in the USA...
Russell Freer Mick Lapwood
Niklas Braun
A few follow up meetings today and drove through this place.
Awesome. Every time I'm there Rosco I take a different route and find new treasures.
Looks like Deliverance country watch out Rosco can you hear banjo’s?
Eldorado Gold Mine just out of Vegas. Was there for a photo shoot a few years ago with the model up on that balcony and the truck running boards. Great place.
so we have recovery vehicle and a fuel truck now ... Yahoo, better buys some more trees to offset thier polution lol
Reminds us of the movie "duel" with Dennis weaver...
Old skool setting! 🤠
The pictures from the night shoot by GG Graphics here in Perth. Great work guys - gg-graphics.com.au/
Love it
What’s the project’s status????
just stunning - gobsmacked
Very sexy
Looks like it’s going a 1000mph standing still!!! 😮
When is it actually gonna go for a run?
Dynamic pics of a super dynamic machine
Amazing shots of the car sensational.
Spectacular 😄👍🇦🇺
Oooo - lovely 👍
Derek Will
Is that fin on top of the nose a steering fin?
Having driven thousands of miles, had several great meetings, we’ve made it to Vegas - it's Sunday and we've been to Church so we can have some refreshments. What happens here stays here apparently!
Roscoe, tell them you know Mike Druse and the beer is free....!!
Welcome to the USA Rosco, I wish I was there to meet you, but I'm almost 3000 miles away in Florida
Good luck Rosco, Have a wonderful time over there Bet Chrises Mum xx
Not now you have posted a picture it doesn't 😂
Same here, Roscoe. I'm on my mountain trying to run the elk to death!! Sure hate to miss a Roscoe moment!!
Rosco, don't get tennis elbow. 🍻🍻😂
Sorry I missed you this time, Mate. If you had told me there was beer involved, I would have driven up tonight!
Hahaha good work guy's!!, your making me thirsty but it's not even 8am here!!
Well that about sums it up. For once I’m behind the camera. 😜
Good to hear that the North American Eagle team will continue Ed's great work.
North American Eagle team vows to continue land-speed reco | Hemmings Daily
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Ed Shadle and Jessi Combs at a test session in 2015 in the Alvord Desert. For 20 years, Ed Shadle spent nearly every waking hour in pursuit of his goal of break
Why do thier helmets have oxygen masks attached?
im sure Ed would want it that way i want Jessi to break the womens record also.
Stopover in NZ and great to catch up with my friend Peter Beck the CEO of Rocket Lab.
Lots of knowlege and experience you two, NZ punches far above it's weight with Advanced Technology and Engineering.
Rocketry expects in search to conquer The land 1000 mph threshold ...pioneers in the automotive technology industry...
Why would you bother going there? It’s not rocket science... oh wait... 😁
I see the inspiration for the car design 😃.
Ah yes, as per our discussion! Will do!
Good luck Rosco Love Bet xx
It’s great you were able to catch up with Peter after all Rosco.
Matteo Vinci, drop Rosco Mcglashan a line!
Off to the USA via NZ to talk about rocket engines. Will post updates.
Good luck for a successful and safe trip.
Go Rosco
Good work guy's! Have fun! Be a while before your at Lunch again Rosco??
Safe travels guys. Howdy Rocketman Rosco 🙂
Good luck Roscoe 😎
Where in the US are you heading too?
Have a safe flight guys.
Have a fabulous time Baz, hope it’s a successful trip for everyone 👍
Good luck and safe travels
Good fortune guys.
Good luck Rosco.
Good luck mate.........
Good luck with that. I suspect though, that the US is the most unlikely country in the world to share or export rocket technology!
Go Rosco
Have a blast! Ho Ho
👍👍
Glen and Grant at “GG Graphics” are legends with their “blackout photography”. We THANK them sincerely for the supporting us once again with their recent night time photo shoot. Really looking forward to seeing the photos.
gg-graphics.com.au
A big "Thank You" to Jack from "MX Aircraft Co" and "Aero Jacks" for allowing us the use of his immaculate hangar for the filming by the UK base film company at Jandakot Airport. Also a big thank you to Reef Group for their help with the moving equipment.
Remembering Our Friend Ed Shadle
It is with great sadness that we share that early this morning, Ed Shadle passed away. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and friends. We ask that while we each mourn his passing, that we also celebrate his life, and the tremendous influence that he has been for so many.
Oh no! Ed was such a good guy.. I always enjoyed the conversations with him.
RIP Edward
He had a Dream and he influenced many others with his Enthusiasm for Living in the fast lane, RIP Ed Shadle, your vision lives on.
I didn't know Ed personally but as Facebook friends we shared a passion. My hope is that someone facilitates his dream. Time is short but a window of opportunity exists to illuminate his name in the LSR Hall of Fame for all time.
Rip Ed and condolences to the family.
This is very sad.😌😢 Sad he is gone and just as the his NAE, North American Eagle is poised to set the landspeed record higher in the Supersonic range. This is heartbreaking for the lsr community.😢😞
very sad
RIP Ed
This is the first shot we have had of the car from anything like above. The filming shoot has all wrapped up. Will update everyone with more details when we can.
We are undertaking engine development at present. Planned 2020, subject to funding.
When are you guys going to do a pass in it???????
Some vehicles look like they want to fight you before they'll run well. Other's look "just right", like they just want to run....this looks like that. Sincerely hope you get the funding you need to develop & build the engine to let it run.
So VERY SPECIAL, congrats for reaching this milestone.
That looks like 1000 mph 😍
Wow!! Looks awesome
the small fin atop of the fuselage just rear of the front wheel , what is its purpose ?
The wheels are chocked, looks like it has to be restrained! Is the nickname WINX?
Can’t wait to see this weapon in action!!!
Very very impressive b👍🏁🏁🏁
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glen Davis
When Aussie Invader 5R is moved it takes several hours set up. Here it is condensed into 3 minutes.
Shame you had to cut the nose off Rosco to fit it in the container.Good luck with the Doco.
Great stuff. I really hope you guys do well with this.
Go to your Destiny Rosco! My Dad would have loved to see the finished product 🙂
Brendan Boeck
Another couple of shots of the car in the hangar.
For all those asking the planned run date is 2020, but that is dependent on funding for the engine development.
It looks amazing Rosco, you and your team should be very proud of what you have achieved so far.😄👍🇦🇺
Looking good Rosco, if you mention my name, you’ll get a good seat up front 😊
Will have to come up and see you again
looks fantastic guys.
Looking very nice indeed
Looks amazing 😁
looks hooot
It's so long you'd need one of those tennis balls on a bit of string to gauge where to stop when you park it in the garage! 😉
So you brought her out of moth balls. Looking good. Do you need rent a crowd cheap? 🤪🤪🤪🤪
WEN WILL U B TRYING FOR A RECORD
is it ready to run yet
Car set up ready for film shoot. Support us at SupersonicSelfie.com
Rosco, great to see you're still chasing the dream. I'm watching with keen interest and know that there's nobody more driven and dedicated than you. All the best from us at Uniglide Lubricants Australia.
J#### C##### Rosco, I never realised how big the "car" was until these pictures. The 1/43 Spark model dwarfs some of the other models in my cabinet, but I just thought it was over scale. Now I can see its correct. Good luck to all of you.
Wow , looks amazing
Stunning, really fantastic, might I ask where you imagine the post fuel burnout Center of Gravity might be located, in reference to some feature that is externally recognisable, as opposed to a length from the nose?
Very neat Rossco.
Go Rosco...
That's a big car! Far bigger than I thought. It looks fantastic
Its massive. Best of luck.
So glad you got that ATO situation soughted. Kudos and best o luck 🍀
The car looks awesome.
Looks amazing 🙂
Real pioneers of modern automotive technology !!!!
I am sure Gary Gabelich would have loved your car.
You gunna do 1000 mph in a shed
When Came it on TV,?
Amazing !!
Looking very sharp guys
How cool does that look?
Looks impressive guys, good luck
That is a beast indeed. Can't wait for you to start testing.
She's a beast. Brits don't stand a chance.
Zachary Todd
20ft container loaded ready for film shoot. Once that wraps up then we have a Media day for the press.
Look forward to seeing and learning when you, the team and car feature on Discovery!
I need your garage!!!!
Dave Holdcroft
In a few weeks we travel to Mojave to discuss our engine development program. All very exciting. We will keep you all posted.
Click here to support Building a land speed rocket engine organised by Mark Read
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Achieving the Impossible I'm Mark Read and have worked with Rosco McGlashan since 2009 on Australia's world land speed record project. We are developing the world's most powerful car engine. It is equivalent to around 200,000hp. We are raising funds to go to USA and have initial discussions on o...
Is this different to the GFM I contributed too some months ago?
Go Rosco.....
Best of luck guys.
I wish I was still bartending at The Mariah Inn when you are there. I am excited and rooting for you and the team. Wishing you all the best of luck Rosco!
Rosco - if you get anywhere near Arizona, let us know. Would love to see you.
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Achieving the Impossible I'm Mark Read and have worked with Rosco McGlashan since 2009 on Australia's world land speed record project. We are developing the world's most powerful car engine. It is equivalent to around 200,000hp. We are raising funds to go to USA and have initial discussions on o...
So what I understand is you are crowd funding airplane tickets, rental car, hotel and meals to go talk to some rocket people? Why does that sound a tiny bit "Whack" to me?
We. just had the opportunity to take a pic of the 20’ container, given to us by ABC Containers decked out to fit the nose front wheel pack and tooling forklift lifting beams etc. soon we will do a time lapse movie showing what it takes for us to unload and reload. Thanks to ABC Containers, Di Candilo Steel City and the team for their big contribution in doing this big job.
Aussie Invader team selects Interorbital to build the world's most powerful car engine, all 200,000hp of it! Help get our Kickstarter campaign off to a flying start.https://mailchi.mp/ad0e37d1af0d/aussie-invader-chooses-interorbital-systems-to-build-the-worlds-most-powerful-car-engine
What happened to Rocket Lab who were on board when I became a 1,000 mph member ion 2012?
We are raising money via Kickstarter to start some initial work on the engine development. We are heading to Mojave in California in 4 weeks to hook up with Interorbital Systems. If you feel you can contribute to our campaign, that would be great, and also share this post on all social media platforms. Thanks so much.
Developing the world's most powerul car engine (200,000hp)
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Research on a liquid bi-propellant rocket engine, producing 62k lb/f (200,000hp). Powering a land speed car to a 1000mph in 20 seconds.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, world’s fastest piston powered car. 50 years in the making. 👏
Speed Week 2018: The World's Fastest Piston Powered Car!
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We did it! On Sunday morning, eight years of hard work culminated in a 450.909mph return run. 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. 👍
"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 🙂
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!🐍
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
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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.
Now that takes balls of steel.
It was a feel good story that’s for sure 👍🏽👍🏽🏆
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 👍👍👍
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 you’re right ✅
Great to see this girl again on the water after 51 years. Watched by our great friend and Donald’s 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
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.
Wow, amazing machine, well done to the team!
Tony Maskell remember this ?
Will hight run next year try be 300mph.that year low speed
That water looks decidedly choppy for running on.
Allan Ball Peter Duffy
Fifty years on and Bluebird hydroplane restored and back on the water. 👏
Bluebird hydroplane tests the water 50 years after fatal crash
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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
I have seen the replica it’s amazing the speeds he was doing in it.
Remember when it came to grief, 1966.
Campbell Speed Museum Lakelands, adjacent the Motor Museum in the Lakes District UK. A must visit for all who visit the Lakes District .
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
Excellent photo!!!!
I hope they made sure the Russians knew first - a Norwegian effort nearly started WWIII
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 ‘Aussie Invader 5R’ is complete.
The rocket 🚀 machine looks awesome Rosco 🇦🇺
Good luck with it from the UK look great
Great job team!!! x
Go Rosco!!
Go to your Destiny Rosco! 🚀🚘
I think your a little more professional than a local dare devil they refer to Rosco 👍🏽
Wow looks fantastic. Go for it Rosco.
GO ROSCO!!!!
Break out the red undies mate
What is the purpose of taking it to America ? Was this the process on the other attempts?
You really have to be bonkers to strap yourself into that lol. Good luck.
Go Rosco! 🇦🇺
That’s cool if it’s the Blue Flame which is a Land Speed Car built as a Rocket Car and there might’ve 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!
U got this rossco good luck
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...
It’s offical, we will have new shirts and jackets to sell soon. Thanks Beastwear for your support. Watch this space!
Going to have singlets? Nobody ever does singlets anymore.
I have the 'Model' the 'Cap', watching.....
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...
You’ve come a long way since the key note speaker at my year 12 graduation back in 2000. Lol. Warnbro community high school.