If we've just broken one land speed record what next?

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If we've just broken one land speed record what next?

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Well quite simply this...

http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/

It's the Uk project to be the first past 1,000MPH on land!

Now that I've got to see


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John wrote: Now that I've got to see
Preferably from a safe distance, behind a very sturdy hedge.

All can say is good on 'em, but rather him than me! I'll stick to 70mph... ish.
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What's the point???

You still get held up at the next red light :lol:

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Wow, I can't wait to see this go. I remember when Thrust SSC hit the headlines all those years ago!
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Puts me in mind of an extremely incorrect joke, on the relative merits of Sulphuric Acid and Holy Water :worried:
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Garry Russell wrote:What's the point???

You still get held up at the next red light :lol:

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They just better make damn sure it doesn't accidently get airborne....like a cetain aircraft I could mension.... :-# :lol: :lol:
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