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This sits proudly in my trophy cabinet. π
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Love it. Go Rosco.
Totally……!
Yes agree big ones π€£π€£π€£
I love this π
Glad I'm not the only one thinking this π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£
100% true!
Yes, mate, they must be spares, as I know you have a set in your pants....π€ͺπ€£
So that's where you keep em?
PERFECT!
They are obviously from a dwarf. Not even close to Rosco's. Need a wheelbarrow for them.
Thought you had them, when driving the rocket go cart
Nice to hear Bloodhound may finally run. Perhaps loan these out to help them along!?
Thats goldπ
Kinda pictured them being much bigger
Nice one Rosco π
Yeh don't think they are Big enough
Definitely need them.
Church of Speed
Love the Australians they just get on with it not like us Brits lol just need £12 million and lots of talking about it lol π
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Would be carbon fibre now , to take in the weight .
Legend
...of steel?
You already have much larger ones as I have seen you in action in jet dragsters etc. You.operate jet dragsters in a confined space ie drag strip's to perfection, so being able to A I 5R in a larger area will be easy, in comparison. You can always point to the ones in the picture & proudly say Ha mine are bigger!
Out comes the feminists.
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I’ve read it and it’s a fabulous book! 10/10 π
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Aussie Invader 5R weighs 9.2 tonnes fully fuelled and can accelerate from 0 β 1,000 mph (1,600+ km/h) in just over 20 seconds. In that time, it will burn 2.8 tonnes of propellant and, at full speed,...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great read.
I bought a copy, and I've read it twice. Very well written, and a great read. My advice to everyone is buy yourself a copy, and buy a copy for someone else. If you start reading a copy that you bought for a gift, they will never get it!!!
Still reading. Sorry its taking a while : ( On chapter 16.
Sorry to hear this news.
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Its never going to be easy, but its the bad days like this in racing that make the good days so much better. At least thats what I tell myself.
That can remove jet engines have good clean that not big deal
Really sorry for dave and the team. I'm sure they will be back soon. Glad no one was injured ππ
Bugger. And they've been doing so well as well! It's not my area of knowledge but is there any benefit to a mesh covering on intakes on vehicles such as Spirit of Australia 2 where this sort of thing can be a risk? Or does it constrict the effective airflow too much.
Sad news. Main thing is the driver I hope is uninjured.
Sad to read this as all was going so well. As others have said, glad no one was injured.
Reminds me of a time someone took out a a witches π§βοΈ hat at high speed.
Put sum flywire over the air hole so birds bounce off it
Alan Larkin
Mongrel birds..good luck..
Ouch...welcome to low level aviation π
Sorry to hear about this unfortunate event, the main thing is you were safe
That sucks but your ok thats all that matters
Who's driving it?
Oh bugger. Sorry to hear an engine rebuild is necessary.
Bummer. π
Nasty mess
Sorry for your bad luck, good luck for the repairs
Thanks Ky Michaelson for the mention. π
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Mini version π
Visited this in York car museum last month.
That would be fun π€π₯π₯
Only Rosco could drive this mini beast. Hats off for your design and build Ky.
Michael Caputo this is that cart, I told you about.
I heard about this back in the day and have always been amazed by it on a couple of fronts. One is the size of the brass ones required to do this in a machine with your butt 1” off of the track, and the other is how on earth the tires hung in there at that small diameter and the rpm they must have been turning! I have a similar kart and a CR500 engine to go in it which will be crazy, but nothing like this..
Last Saturday night, our Perth Motorplex invited me to join some other Perth racing legends to a celebration at the track. It was a fantastic event and a great opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the old-time racers like myself, and some not so old. Pictured in this photo from L to R - Daniel Miocevitch, The Mighty Hudson Brothers, Wayne Keys, myself, Tony Katavatisβs, Allan Dobson, Greg Burns, and the lovely wives who make it all happen! Thank you, Gavin Migro and the Motorplex staff, and of course, Phil Reeves and his lovely assistant Mouse, for their photos and lifelong dedication to motorsport.
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Blair Bentz thanks Blair.
Absolute pleasure Rosco, and real happy I got a chance for the memory to be captured for you all.
Rosco, read your book and loved it! Hope you can break the L.S.R. soon, before Bloodhound puts it out of reach.
That's cool. Well done Rosco
Lord Ernest Clive Hudson Rosco knows who the Hudson’s are! Roy Hudson Alan Hudson My first ever drag racing hero! π π₯ Talk about famous!
Awesome βοΈβοΈ sorry I misd y'all I was running around doing π·π·'s n' π½οΈπ½οΈ'z..I was really hoping to see you all ππ You got me into this sport Rosco McGlashan thank-you ππ I am forever grateful for the opportunites and time that you and Cheryl and your team gave to me over many years. You showed me perfection, taught me dedication, tenacity, ability, drive, strength and self courage, which I still put into everything I do now in my daily life ππ Congrats to you and all on the recognition of service to the sport. I have ticked off things on my life bucket list I never even knew existed thanks to you n' Cheryl Rosco!! All back with that 13 year old kid pestering you all the time ππ and wanting to know what these jet machines were that people drove!! π₯π₯ Much love n' respect β€οΈβ€οΈππ Thanks for the memories... We have just one more thing to tick on the bucket list now 1000+ mph π₯π₯π¨π¨π¨ C U guys soon π€π€
Calling all The Bloodhound Project SSC supporters. Want to learn about the other team in the race to 1,000 mph! Listen to Rosco's story, it might surprise you! Please use the correct link for your country below or search on Audible and listen to the sample.
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Check out this great listen on Audible.com.au. Rosco McGlashan is a legend of Australian motorsport and drag racing. He is the current Australian land speed record holder. His early years were tough. ...8 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Just finished reading it and it is a cracking Aussie yarn. I loved it. Thanks to all involved.
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Have you guys hit up go pro ? As a sponsor ?
It's The Bloodhound Project now. And they are looking for a driver and £12m. As for you, the money is the tricky bit π
You start talking about static testing, next minute they're trying to revive their attempt with a driver funded setup π€¦βοΈ
I got the feeling this effort will never actually run for the WLSR. To many years have passed Rosco is getting to old. A dream that in this area and time of high cost is just a dream
We are no longer selling signed hardback copies of our book. We still have signed paperbacks, but because Amazon does not print the hardback in Australia, we have to ship them from the USA to Perth, sign them and then send them out. The cost is just too expensive for it to be viable anymore. See comments below. πππ
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Luckily I got mine personally signed by the man himself Rosco.ππ
I am sure it could be organised to have your own copy signed locally with a small donation.
Imagine BloodhoundLSR & Aussie Invader 5R together at Hakskeen in 2025 or 2026. Duel in the desert part 2.
The Bloodhound Project seeks a new driver with serious funding. #supersonicdriver
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Got experience in jet cars, and boats. 3 million to spend. However with all that, I have to admit. Roscoe has this in the bag. Go on Roscoe it's yours for the taking. π―ππ
Shurley red bull or monster can jump on for the best drag race shoot out in history π€ π
They've seen your rig progressing
I'm tall like Andy, however that's where the similarities end. Also my bank account isn't in the millions.... sadly! Proud to be apart of the original team and be apart of the LSR community. Good luck to you Rosco & team, I'm watching.
I believe we’re seeing the death throes of Bloodhound SSC, as sad as it is in a way.
The issue with Rosco is his age and heath. Andy was young when he set the WLSR. It takes a strong body and mind to see it through as a driver. The G force and all other issues invalved. Rosco need's to find a young driver with funding as well. I think all can see my point of view. If your older than 60 your refexes slow down and your old tired body can't withstand the forces and quick mental retirements needed
How much does the driver need to bring? $100k? 50 million? Coax Elon into doing it, he has lots of money to throw away.
And it reeks of desperation! Unless someone with serious skills steps up, this can only end badly... and that will make it even harder to attract funding to LSR attempts!
Aussie Invader vs SSC Bloodhound Desert Duel PPV sign me up! πΊπ
Drive north cars Rosco
Put your hand up Rosco. Get some practice in. Break the record in the Bloodhound then beat it in the Invader ππ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊ
Will it ever happen? The years just drag on with the same problem not being solved. Funding/money. Be a shame never to see this after all the engineering, time and effort put into each project from so many people..
I'm definitely the guy for the job I will never lift
Alan Larkin
Travis Pastrana Cleetus McFarland
I’d pilot it no danger!
You pay the £3 million and I will put it to a 1000 mph for you
Getting absolutely lambasted on the Bloodhound pages. The company I am with was one of the initial sponsors (felt great to see our logo on the side of the original project) and it's sad to see it go down this route. I would get involved with roadshows and school presentations, even did a few here in Perth. This unfortunately sounds like the last desperate act to get it back on the road. As a note, lots of people saying Andy Green is too old so should be replaced... Rosco has a few years on him π€£π€£π€£
Seat for rent ?
Looks like you are using the "Black Rock Desert", let us know when you are there as we live about 80 miles away and can provide some support.
Trent Pigdon this looks like a job for you.
Sick ya hand up Rosco McGlashan , practice for when you smash it with your own car lol
The ultimate Rent-A-Ride π
So what happened to Andy Green?
whats happened to andy green?
Aussie Invader 5R is big, and this shot at the Avalon Airshow really shows her size.
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Looks terrific Can’t wait to see it crack the 1000 MPH. Go Rosco.
Sweet!
Good girth too
When are you going to begin runs?
Aerodynamic masterpeice, Interested to know How much a full Fuel load Weighs ? great thing this car is the correct configuration to stay on the ground as the fuel load decreases at High speed.
Run it
How fast is it ? 400 mph ?
Reminds me of the old blue flame!β€οΈππ» wish you guys lots of luck!οΏΌοΏΌ
must be a bugger in westfields underground carpark when youre getting the groceries in