Bloodhound SSC Project Launched

[malcolm]

Seems Richard Noble and Andy Green are getting together to have a crack at the 1000mph barrier using a jet and rocket powered car:

See http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/

They've got funding to involve schools in the project to encourage engineering interest, so for anyone with kids they ought to have some fun in the classroom. Also they are looking for somewhere 10 miles long, 1 mile wide with a good surface for running supersonic cars. Anyone who has such a stretch is encouraged to write in.

Sadly I'm not sure the lack of engineers has anything to do with people not enjoying projects like this. More to do with it being possible to make a better living doing just about anything else, or oddly engineering just about anywhere else but the UK. Good on them though. A big step in the right direction.

 

[Coo]

Certainly fires the imagination enough for kids to get involved....

think they'll need any 'mature kids' for welding ?

 

[TurboShed]

...they are looking for somewhere 10 miles long, 1 mile wide with a good surface for running supersonic cars. Anyone who has such a stretch is encouraged to write in...

LoL yes there's loads of places that fit the bill round here I'm sure

 

[MarkMG]

I've e-mailed them, told them I've blown the dust off the stick welder and with a couple of days notice and some practise I'll be able to pop along and help.

Hav'nt heard back yet ????????

 

[Wozzaaah]

I've said they can use my back garden as a test track .
Seriously though, I'll be watching that project intently.
1000mph in a car, awesome thought!!!!!

 

[Robotstar5]

Apparently they haven't asked Richard Hammond to drive it