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TrickyDicky

#75
March 04, 2020, 03:57:20 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51715582

Don't believe everything you read in the press ...  :wink:

floydjer

#78
January 25, 2021, 02:50:21 PM
For sale sign on the window...again.
I`d never advocate drugs,alcohol,violence or insanity to anyone...But they work for me.

WOODY@DDLLC

#80
January 25, 2021, 04:00:23 PM
Budweiser is not doing the Stupid Bowl this year so they would have the $$$$.  :cheers:
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MAYOMAN

#81
January 25, 2021, 04:45:25 PM
Just like they had the money to fund and publicize the phony supersonic non-record with the Budmobile. Best to stay away from that lot for credibility.
The road is long - Life is short - Drive fast

martine

#82
January 27, 2021, 03:15:56 PM
Yes it's bad news but not surprising and might be the end of this amazing, inspiring project - but with CV19 sweeping the world and only just beginning to come under some sort of control, it's probably not something any sponsor wants at the moment. 

There are more important things in the world after all.  :x
Martin - Bloodhound LSR ambassador

4-barrel Mike

#83
January 29, 2021, 05:29:19 PM
Mike Kelly - PROUD owner of the V4F that powered the #1931 VGC to a 82.803 mph record in 2008!

Beef Stew

#84
January 29, 2021, 08:24:49 PM
Quote from: 4-barrel Mike on January 29, 2021, 05:29:19 PM
Even the Smithsonian Magazine is reporting on the sale: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/supersonic-car-designed-break-land-speed-record-sale-again-180976875/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20210129-daily-responsive&spMailingID=44355761&spUserID=OTAyNTEyNTgwMzc2S0&spJobID=1922594199&spReportId=MTkyMjU5NDE5OQS2

Mike

According to the article to install the rocket, and develop a pump system to feed it fuel, it will cost about $11 million.

Not many companies could make a profit from a Land Speed Record. No rubber tires, no gasoline, no anything to sponsor. So that probably isn't going to happen.

Maybe selling the Movie Rights to an aging-action-hero-actor, would work. Who would make the best Andy Green? Ben Affleck, Roger Craig, Brad Pitt, Robert Redford, Sylvester Stallone?

Former record holder at RIR ½ mile drags, El Mirage and Bonneville.

Beef Stew doesn't have his head where the sun-don't-shine. His head is in SoCal where the unusual is an everyday happening.

floydjer

#85
January 30, 2021, 05:46:48 PM
Bradley Cooper!  He could pop the canopy and snap off a couple 2,000 meter head shots...... :cheers:
I`d never advocate drugs,alcohol,violence or insanity to anyone...But they work for me.

martine

#86
January 31, 2021, 01:10:59 PM
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According to the article to install the rocket, and develop a pump system to feed it fuel, it will cost about $11 million.

Not many companies could make a profit from a Land Speed Record. No rubber tires, no gasoline, no anything to sponsor. So that probably isn't going to happen...

eerrr...take a look at past sponsors...the list is very impressive with both large and small companies...

https://www.bloodhoundlsr.com/partners-sponsors/past-sponsors/

They obviously saw something in Bloodhound be it education, product placement or just the chance to be part of something amazing?
Martin - Bloodhound LSR ambassador

gowing

#87
January 31, 2021, 03:11:05 PM
that is quite a list of past sponsors.
I honestly can't see the value in having my name on a race car that never moves, maybe these guys didn't either.

Amazing.... Inspiring... Educational.   
All great fundraising buzzwords , however, in the end, nothing was accomplished but endlessly burning thru money.

It's time to just stop the project and let this boondoggle die.
obviously the cash cow has been milked dry.

Beef Stew

#88
January 31, 2021, 05:14:01 PM
Quote from: martine on January 31, 2021, 01:10:59 PM

eerrr...take a look at past sponsors...the list is very impressive with both large and small companies...

https://www.bloodhoundlsr.com/partners-sponsors/past-sponsors/

They obviously saw something in Bloodhound be it education, product placement or just the chance to be part of something amazing?

Not amazing enough to donate another 11 million.
Former record holder at RIR ½ mile drags, El Mirage and Bonneville.

Beef Stew doesn't have his head where the sun-don't-shine. His head is in SoCal where the unusual is an everyday happening.

martine

#89
February 01, 2021, 01:41:04 PM
Quote from: gowing on January 31, 2021, 03:11:05 PM
...I honestly can't see the value in having my name on a race car that never moves, maybe these guys didn't either.

Amazing.... Inspiring... Educational.   
All great fundraising buzzwords , however, in the end, nothing was accomplished but endlessly burning thru money...
That's a little harsh...it 'moved' at 628mph just over a year ago...with worldwide press and tv coverage...
Martin - Bloodhound LSR ambassador
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