BLOODHOUND SSC – a supersonic racing car designed to reach speeds of 1,000mph (1,600km/h).
Welcome to BLOODHOUND’s monthly newsletter, with the latest news about the Project. Check out our website at www.bloodhoundssc.com for more information, videos and images.
BLOODHOUND announces date for world record attempt: October 2017
We're delighted to announce that the target date for BLOODHOUND's 800mph world land speed record attempt is October 2017; 20 years after Thrust SSC set the existing record. Funding has been secured, with major deals recently signed, and race preparation is underway for high speed runs at the Hakskeen Pan, Northern Cape, South Africa, in Autumn next year.
BLOODHOUND SSC will travel under its own power for the first time at Newquay in June 2017, in a slow speed shakedown test at around 220mph (354km/h). This will also be an opportunity for the team to practice live-streaming data and imagery from the car.
Project Director Richard Noble said, “This is probably the biggest moment in the Project’s history - now we can put our foot down and really go for it! We’re in this position thanks to the incredible support of our partners and sponsors, and the dedication and sacrifice of many people, including a skeleton crew who have held the fort recently. Most of all it has been the amazing public response that has sustained us. Thousands of children up and down the country are racing Model Rocket Cars and there is tremendous public enthusiasm for the Project wherever we go."
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Scotland’s Rocket Car final won by SpiderPig!
On 9 June, the final of the Scottish Rocket Car Challenge was held at the Glasgow Science Centre. We welcomed 32 teams, plus special guests from Microsoft and former BTCC Touring Car Champion John Cleland, and were supported by the British Army. Congratulations to the winning team from Clevedon Secondary School with SpiderPig!
The England and Wales final will take place on 5 July.
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Visit the Technical Centre – Book now!
We are opening the BLOODHOUND Technical Centre for two evenings on 5 and 6 July from 6pm to 8.30pm to let you get up close to the real BLOODHOUND Car. There will be a talk by a member of the team, followed by a tour, but places are very limited so booking is essential.
There are also two special events lined up for 1K Club members, who can visit us on either 10 or 31 July. If you are a 1K Club member, follow this link to log in and see details. If you would like to become a 1K Club member, sign up here now!
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Join us - Become an Ambassador
“I am not a skilled engineer, I’m not a teacher, and before becoming an Ambassador for BLOODHOUND, I had never stood up and spoken in public,” says Ian Northeast. “But it’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. However, we need more help – so please, consider joining the Project as an Ambassador.” Read Ian’s story to find out more and then find out how you can inspire young people by becoming a BLOODHOUND Ambassador.
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Inspiring kids with a supersonic cake!
People have made models of BLOODHOUND using all sorts of materials, but former Great British Bake-Off contestant Dorret Conway recently worked with BLOODHOUND Operations Director Martyn Davidson to create a large model of BLOODHOUND – out of cake! A masterpiece in itself, it was then taken into schools in Kirkham to inspire local students. Find out more about BLOODHOUND’s day as a cake – and do let us know if you know of any other unusual models of our supersonic car.
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Events
You can find the BLOODHOUND Engineering Adventure at the following public events:
Farnborough International Airshow
11-13 July
Farnborough, Hampshire
Trade visitors to the Airshow can join BLOODHOUND and CargoLogicAir in the Cargo Village to find out how we’re joining forces for the next World Land Speed Record. See a rehearsal of the Car being loaded on board CargoLogicAir’s brand new Boeing 747-8 Freighter and Volga-Dnepr’s An-124-100, and get a chance to go on board both planes yourself! In addition, there’s a special presentation by Richard Noble at 11.00am on 11 July. Pre-registration is essential, so sign up now.
Truckfest South West
2-3 July
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
Royal International Air Tattoo
8-10 July
RAF Fairford, Nr Swindon
Sherborne Castle Classic and Supercars Show
17 July
Sherborne, Dorset
Driffield Show
20 July
Driffield Showground, East Yorkshire
Official BLOODHOUND SSC Exhibition
3 August – 30 October
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
School workshops available
Camberley Car Show
3 September
Camberley, Surrey
New Scientist Live
22-25 September
EXCEL, London
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Supersonic selfies – buy yours now!
Would you like your photograph or "selfie" on BLOODHOUND SSC’s bodywork – permanently? When we break a record, you’ll be with us on the far side of the speed of sound. Here is your opportunity to get your Supersonic Selfie.
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