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How fast is fast enough for you?
« on: November 08, 2023, 11:29:19 am »
How about 800mph? These guys are looking for a new driver...

https://www.bloodhoundlsr.com/

...with about £12bn backing.

It's on tour from today around southern England, or at least a replica is. More info at bottom of linked article.

I reckon any half decent rapid motorcyclist could manage a few kilometres at the helm before boredom set in...
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Re: How fast is fast enough for you?
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2023, 11:34:34 am »
I suspect a min requirement is that you are/have been a supersonic jet pilot but what a an opportunity. If only ... :D
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Re: How fast is fast enough for you?
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2023, 07:25:52 pm »
Caffeine & Machine: The Hill   Tue - 14 Nov   5pm - 11pm
https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8vfRehhXiBEWhMq9

That's probably the closest to you, Brian - about an hour away.
Not quite sure I can be arsed to go - they tend to charge an entrance fee, and/or a small fortune for average scran.

[EDIT:
https://caffeineandmachine.com/whats-on/whats-on-the-hill/an-evening-with-bloodhound-lsr-the-hill-14-november/
And it's free. So I'm wrong.  :-[ ]
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