Bloodhound needs $14 million to attempt an 800 mph run, as well as a driver crazy enough to strap in
For the last 15 years, Bloodhound has held the dream of setting a new land speed record with a rocket-powered car. But the goal of reaching 800 mph doesn't come cheap, and the team's latest attempt at raising necessary funds could involve you. The Race to Greatness: Bloodhound Land Speed Record Driver Search campaign seeks to find someone daring enough to take the wheel of its jet car as it goes for a new record.
However, the search for a new driver doesn't mean that Andy Green, who has been with it since the beginning, is out. Instead, he will shift into a coaching position, helping to train and mentor the newcomer. How much coaching could it take to drive in a straight line? Well quite a bit, actually. In a video posted to its YouTube channel, Bloodhound showed how much work Green was putting into the wheel when it tested the car a few years ago.
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