BLOODHOUND SSC – a supersonic land speed racing car designed to reach speeds of 1,000mph.
Welcome to BLOODHOUND’s monthly newsletter, with the latest news about the project and the car. Check out our website at www.bloodhoundssc.com for more information about the project.
Latest car news
This month the team has, among other things:
- taken the upper chassis back off the car and sent it out to be primed, ready for the final build, bonding and riveting.
- a successful test fit of the AMAD (aircraft) gearbox (picture above), which drives the hydraulics and will generate AC and DC power for the car…
- ... which means that the AC generator, which pumps the fuel, now works.
And the fin assembly fixture has arrived!
Limited edition model cars – buy now!
With half of the 30 new 1/20th scale BLOODHOUND SSC models already sold, we’ve extended the promotional offer for these great souvenirs. Get yours for £2,150+VAT ex-works if you pre-order by 22nd September. (Pay just 50% deposit, with the balance due on pickup from the BLOODHOUND technical centre.) For more information about the limited edition model car, please email us.
BLOODHOUND model sets Guinness World Record
BLOODHOUND's 1K Club has achieved its own Guinness World Record in collaboration with K’NEX, the construction toy manufacturer, and Royal British Legion Industries by building the largest K'NEX structure in the world.
Sponsor news
We’re delighted that BLOODHOUND's SME sponsors have renewed their sponsorship for next year. In addition, new sponsor Atlas Copco is refitting our workshop with air tools and specialist chemical manufacturer ReAgent is joining as a sponsor to support the rocket team.
1K Club exclusive – visit the Technical Centre
1K Club members and their guests can visit the BLOODHOUND Technical Centre on 4th October, 1st November and 6th December to see how the car build is progressing. Join the 1K Club and then book tickets for the visit. You must be logged in as a 1K Club member to follow this link:
 Become a BLOODHOUND Ambassador
BLOODHOUND always needs more volunteers to achieve its goal of encouraging the take-up of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). You’ll be given training and access to all of our online educational resources on BLOODHOUND BLAST, the Project's free online community, and then encouraged to work with children in schools, clubs, Science Fairs, Big Bang events and national events. Contact us if you are interested in becoming an Ambassador.
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 A day in the life of an Ambassador
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BLOODHOUND Inspires
One of our younger fans, Xander, built this excellent Lego Scalextric car. After some trial and error he discovered it didn’t go around corners as quickly as the regular racing cars! Thankfully the real BLOODHOUND will only be running in a straight line. If you or your children have been inspired by BLOODHOUND to create something we’d love to see pictures so send them to us at website@bloodhoundssc.com
Shop
As the weather starts to get colder, show your support for BLOODHOUND by buying one of our Americano Thermal Mugs at just £6 (+p&p). Alternatively, drink your tea at work out of a BLOODHOUND mug at £7 (+p&p).
Find these, along with our branded clothing, models, posters and more, at the BLOODHOUND online shop.
