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We approached the project differently, as there has never been a history in Australia of land speed record racing like the British. Our government, didn’t help us one bit, and in this climate, no government can be seen to put money into a project, without a social payback. What the goverment and MPs missed in Australia is the inspiration of the next generation and feel good factor and pride that comes with national achievement. Without getting too politcal, governments are all about polls and quick return, not long term strategy, that will build a better country. We have had to work on a volunteering and donations basis, picking up sponsors that see the wider picture, when we can. It makes it a lot slower process to build a car, but means we hold our destiny in our own hands. The climate of uncertainty with Brexit, meant companies in the UK didn’t want to commit to unnecessary expenditure. Ken Warby the current water speed record holder built his boat the same way as us. He’s held the water speed record for 40 years and his son David, is now looking to break the record.

Call me the eternal optimist if you will and I will accept such comments with good grace, but I think Bloodhound WILL ultimately run and get the record. Think about it - the car is ready, the desert is ready, the team are ready. I have never been one to give in on anything in my entire life, regardless of what is thrown at me and I think the team are of the same attitude. It would, however, be an absolute tragedy if the ten years of intense work put in by so many gifted Engineers and Designers did not see their ultimate goal achieved! Let's pray for the Christmas present that would be someone coming forward to make this happen. Having Bloodhound vie for the record with Aussie Invader in the "Ashes" of the World Land Speed Record would be quite something, wouldn't it?

As a Brit this pisses me off more than I can tell you. Not because we might loose this race, but because of what it says about our country.

Aussie Invader. You now have my full attention and support

Very very sad. The AMAZING thing is that today is exactly 10 years since the launch meeting of the project - the first meeting of the 1K Club in Bristol - Sunday 7/12/2008. I have a picture of myself with Richard Noble.

Gutted. Have been following this with my young lad, he was getting really hooked into the engineering side of things. The work they were doing with the schools was exceptional. Ah well. Just have to get him following that damn Australian mob 😛

Surely there is someone out there who is cashed up enough that is interested in this . What about Richard Branson it would look good with the Virgin logo on it. I think this is the sort of competition that needs Redbull behind it to get attention.

Go Aussie invader. I have been keeping up with both teams thanks to Phil Richardson. I can see why the bloodhound failed at 25,000,000 pounds and some of the salarys being paid. Aussie invader the record is yours I hope this happens soon before the interest in your project gets lost.

Big job for you Rosco and the Aussie Invader team. Do us proud mate. Sad news for the bloodhound crew.

This is sad, but not unexpected I guess. Now the eyes of the world are on us. No pressure mate! 🙂

Twenty five million pounds???? Seriously this ain’t a crowd funding exercise....😂😂

After all that work... 😥

No bucks, no Buck Rogers. Sad news

Not good to hear had been following there progress

Somebody needs to call Sir Richard Branson, put in a co-pilot seat and can be a part of the adventure.

Very sad to hear. But you are such a gentleman. Wanting them to be able to get back in the race. Shows that you Land Speed racers want a challenge like us Drag and Power boat racers. My hat off to you Sir.

bummer for the Poms. so much work just let go.

Sorry to sound silly but the craft is running yer and done a few test runs I saw so why £25 million needed could you put on here what u will need for that amount of money 💰 for thanks

So sad. Was looking forward to making the trip to watch

Investors see it like why' do we have to continue funding the build team, if they currently hold the world record already so when the Aussie invader breaks that record ' I am sure the bloodhound team will be back

Yes bad news indeed...

It's yours for the taking Aussie's, you got this guys 😍😍😍

Sad sad news.

Thanks for the kind words Roscoe -you're a good sport - so no pressure then its down to you to get the record 😜😜

Pioneers, explorers & forward thinking people have always had funding / sponsorship difficulties. The fact that Bloodhound SSC have not pushed through the other side despite their high budget & manpower is a credit to Aussie Invader 5R & the team of amazing volunteers, sponsors & supporters who are still afloat & progressing. Maybe some or even one of Bloodhound SSCs sponsors might still be able to achieve their original goal by supporting Aussie Invader 5R as this is an advanced build.

Kaithrin Wilkinson

sorry but hopefully it didnt work well , is enough that humans destroy this wonderful planet earth. not also too the rest of the universe.

Done and 'slightly dusted', perfect fully autonomous landing. Shades of the future to develop 'habitats' BEFORE Human landings. By 'habitats' I mean fully autonomous development of pressurized Living and Crop Growing Quarters etc etc.

Article about the lead up to the landing will be available, written by me, on cars4starters.com.au at 9, 12, or 3pm today (site owner choice)

Why dont they spend all this money on their homeless etc. Bugger outer space

Seems like it landed

I worked on the launcher for the uk mars lander. Our bit worked but it failed due to one of the solar panels not operating. Will check the nasa lander in a bit

Yes there is a lot of politics involved, but gone are the days when an individual could afford to build one of these cars. These are built essentially with other peoples money and these days, everyone is accountable for what they spend. Court cases arise at a drop of a hat, sad but it is the reality we work in.

Competition is essential in this area of automotive progress. Best wishes to them.

When are you guys hoping to start the record?

Gotta love the uk government.. 🤪🤪

I support this endevour, but sure seems like a lot of bs politics involved... Hope this thing gets going...:)

Allan Ball

Cleetus McFarland better name the ute after her and smash some records with her

R.I.P.

Ben Roberts

RIP Katarina God bless

rip...

Awww that's so sad =( heartfelt condolinces to the Team and Family. R.I.P Kat

Gone way too young but what an awesome life she lived ! Rip kat

Sad to hear

Very sad!

So sad

Sad to hear. Have seen some of her runs on TV. She was very talented.

RIP Young Lady

Very sad

Condolences to Katarinas Family and Friends God Bless 🙏

Rip

So tragic . Race in peace .

Done 😆

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.

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

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.

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.

Appreciate your sentiments 🙁

David Sawyer Sos

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 😪

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....".

The ball is now wholly yours! Go ahead guys!

It would look good with a virgin tail fin

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

Russell Freer

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 😃

I had not realised how big she is 😮

Shay Trainor

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!

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.

Russell Freer Mick Lapwood

I hope you get your sponsor..👍

Niklas Braun

Rosco I hope you find what your looking for! Stop by Minnesota when your here in the USA...

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.

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.

i would buy a t-shirt maybe a hat too.

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?

Malcolm Kruse..if you donate, maybe they will let you drive it?

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!

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