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Outright speed records on land and water have always attracted
my attention, the fantastic 'futuristic' looking machinery and the incredible
bravery of the people constantly striving to break down barriers and develop new
technologies is amazing. The years 2011~2012 promise to be potentially the
greatest years ever for Land Speed Record attempts as various teams strive
to break the 1,609kmh (1,000mph) barrier.
Please click on the heading or associated image to be taken to
the dedicated page covering the event.....
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BONNEVILLE SPEEDWEEK, 2011:
Wow, I had read so much about Bonneville, to actually
drive onto the Salt Lake and meet so many great people and check out the
marvellous machinery, just tremendous.
The 'clickable' image depicts one of the popular Hot Rods on
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AUSSIE
INVADER 5R, AUSTRALIA:
Budgetary constraints cannot hinder the determination of
Australian land speed record holder Rosco McGlashan OAM and his team,
striving to be the first to break the 1,000mph on land. Aussie Invader is
taking shape in Perth, Australia.
The 'clickable' image depicts a frontal view of the Aussie
Invader 5R. |
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BLOODHOUND SSC,
UNITED KINGDOM:
The Bloodhound SSC Team's stated mission: 'To confront
and overcome the impossible using science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. To inspire the next generation to deal with global 21st century
challenges' and what a Team they have.
Richard Noble as Project Director and RAF Wing Commander
and 'current outright land speed record holder' Andy Green head the team.
The 'clickable' image depicts a frontal view of the
Bloodhound SSC. |
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BLUEBIRD, UNITED
KINGDOM:
Probably the most famous family and vehicle lineage would
have to be Malcolm and Donald Campbell and their famous Bluebird's.
The 'clickable' image depicts the Bluebird CN7 record
breaking car of 1962. |
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THE GREEN
MONSTER, USA:
Built and driven by American Art Arfons, the 'Green
Monster' was a three time world land speed record holder. Arfons set his
final land speed record in the car at 576.553mph on November 7, 1965. The
vehicles propulsion system relied on a B-58 Hustler Bomber jet engine.
The 'clickable' image depicts the 'Green Monster' at the
Petersen Museum, LA, USA. |
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MORE
RECORD BREAKERS:
I am collecting stories and imagery from various lesser
known record breaking vehicles.
The 'clickable' image depicts the "BEAST" III Streamliner at
the Petersen Museum, LA, USA. |
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