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22-05-2014, 01:15 PM

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http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/...est+Stories%29

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..thepeople behind Thrust SSC have set themselves an even more challenging target to reach the land speed record of 1,000 mph in a new car called Bloodhound SSC. The target date for achieving it is 2016 and it will be attempted in the Hakskeen Pan in South Africa, where they have created a track that is 12 miles long and two miles wide.

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22-05-2014, 02:04 PM

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Jet fighter on 4 wheels!

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Jet fighter on 4 wheels!

I counted only 3 wheels :-)

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I thought this had already been tried, and they were beaten by an AU XR8 ute!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUbgfWTptoU

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I counted only 3 wheels :-)

My quote was "tongue in cheek"

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My quote was "tongue in cheek"

Ditto.

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Gees now they're pushing for 1000mph.......And the test track is only 12 miles long......Hope they succeed.

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2 miles wide? Must steer like a Holden.

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There is also an aussie crew trying to acheive the 100mph target.

http://http://www.aussieinvader.com/

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Regardless of the outcome, all Pizza Delivery Persons should be forced to use this running gear.

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There is also an aussie crew trying to acheive the 100mph target.

Gee I could do that plus :-) sorry couldn't resist I know you meant 1,000mph

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There is also an aussie crew trying to acheive the 100mph target.

http://http://www.aussieinvader.com/

Ummm, a couple of things here........

"trying to achieve 100mph" ??

and the link should be ... http://www.aussieinvader.com/

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Ummm, a couple of things here........

"trying to achieve 100mph" ??

and the link should be ... http://www.aussieinvader.com/

Impressive site.....Looks like the Aussies/Kiwi's are going to beat the rest this time around.

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2 miles wide? Must steer like a Holden.

steers like a holden, goes like a holden!

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Yep, goes exactly like a Holden, it needs certain conditions or it won't run

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