BLOODHOUND SSC – a supersonic land speed 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 and the car. Check out our website at www.bloodhoundssc.com for more information about the project.
BLOODHOUND – the ultimate car ‘kit’
Like many people, the BLOODHOUND team got a model kit this Christmas! The BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car kit contains over 3,500 components, many custom-made – driver Andy Green and assembly instructions included. Watch the video to find out more.
Latest car news
Since our last newsletter, work on the car has continued at top speed:
- The major car components have been laid out ready for build.
- The pump parts and fin components have arrived.
- The upper chassis has returned from the autoclave where it was successfully ‘baked’ – read more in Andy’s latest diary.
Catch up with all the latest BLOODHOUND news on our website or on Twitter @BLOODHOUND_SSC
Support BLOODHOUND via Indiegogo
In December BLOODHOUND launched a fundraising page on crowdfunding website Indiegogo. It’s been very successful, so thanks to all who have taken part. But there’s still room for more names on the car’s fin (£15), company names (£500) and supersonic selfies (£1,000). There’s even a special offer for schools to be added for just £50. So please consider sharing in our record-breaking runs by visiting our Indiegogo page now.
Join us at an exclusive gourmet dinner
We have a few tickets left for 1K Club members to join our sponsors for an exclusive preview of the new Land Speed Record gallery at the Coventry Transport Museum on 12 February 2015. For the first time, all three cars from the land speed world record projects headed by Richard Noble will be displayed together. Celebrate with a gourmet dinner, unique auction and Q&A with Richard and Andy Green.
New BLOODHOUND BLAST channel launches
The new free, easy-to-use BLOODHOUND BLAST channel has gone live on the Dendrite social learning platform with a vast array of project and education-related content for ages 5-18. In addition, every school, teacher, parent and student can create their own STEM community on the platform to follow and engage directly with BLOODHOUND. Go to www.bloodhoundblast.com to access the content, sign up to create your own community and spread the word!
 An Ambassador’s tale
Our Ambassadors play a vital role in taking the BLOODHOUND story into schools and clubs to inspire the next generation. They also support our Education Team as they run larger events in schools and academies across the UK. One of our Norfolk-based Ambassadors tells his inspiring story….
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 BLOODHOUND Inspires!
Over Christmas 9-year-old Nicholas was inspired to create his own fantastic BLOODHOUND model out of Lego. Well done Nicholas and thank you for the photo!
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We’re still looking for more BLOODHOUND Ambassadors across the country. If you’d like to encourage children and young people to explore STEM subjects, then get in touch – it’s fun and extremely worthwhile.
See the car being built and meet the team
1K Club members can visit the BLOODHOUND Technical Centre to see the car that will run in South Africa and meet some of the BLOODHOUND team – next date: 28 March. Join the 1K Club now and then sign up to visit.
STOP PRESS – We are introducing a new 1K Club family membership and will also have special upgrade deals available very soon. Keep an eye on the website for more details as they are announced.
Events
Here's where you'll find BLOODHOUND over the next few months – check our Events page regularly for more events as they are confirmed:
London Boat Show 2015
9-18 January
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
Toy Fair 2015
(Featuring the K’NEX full-size replica BLOODHOUND car)
20-22 January
Grand Hall Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
Big Bang 2015, UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair
11-14 March
The NEC, Birmingham
Join our Events team
We’re recruiting! The BLOODHOUND Project urgently requires an Events Support Person to help us take this exciting project to over 150 shows and events across the UK and around the world each year. The role is based at our Technical Centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, but involves travel around the UK and flexible working hours/days. You can find a full description of the job and terms on our website.
Shop
In 2015 BLOODHOUND will be all over the news, so be ahead of the pack with your own Corgi model BLOODHOUND car for just £10. This 1/90th scale diecast model is sure to become very popular this year. For real enthusiasts we also have a 1/64th scale, limited edition, numbered collectors’ model (£72).
Find these models and more at the BLOODHOUND online shop.
