Ran across the following story in the London
Telegraph's Cars section recently, for which I haven't
heard any news about the Bloodhound SSC project in quite awhile, which is perceivably
why the story's out Thar, eh?
Interestingly, as we approach the twenty-year
anniversary of the current ultimate Land Speed Record setting achievement of
ThrustSSC becoming the first jet powered vehicle to break the sound barrier on
Terra Firma!
When RAF Wing Commander Andy Green steered
the ThrustSSC to an unbelievable speed of 763.035mph on the Black Rock Desert of
Nevada on October 15, 1997!
Two thoughts immediately spring to mind for
Mwah, first that it's hard to believe 20yrs have screamed by. And secondly,
this just seems to underline the immense amount 'O difficulties breaking an
astronomical Land Speed Record incurs, i.e.; technically and financially, as
Bloodhound SSC's target is the unthinkable "Ton," aka 1,000mph!
As those fortunate
enough to trek to Cornwall this Fall, will be offered the opportunity to
witness Bloodhound SSC's initial powered running in late October, (Oct 26-30)
at the team's UK test site, the 1.7-mile runway at St Mawgan
aerodrome...
