Disregarding the Holloman High-Speed Test Track (HHSTT) and the Mach 8.5 that it achieves, the fastest thing ever to move on planet earth was a jet-engined car called the Thrust SSC.
On Oct 15 1997 in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, driver Andy Green ignited the afterburners on his Thrust SSC and the car went supersonic, setting the current world Land Speed Record of 766 mph or 1233.7 km/h. The ‘car’ was propelled by twin Rolls-Royce Spey 205 jet engines generating 25000 lb of thrust each. That LSR has stood for more than 10 years…
And now, undeterred by rising fuel costs and seemingly unswayed by Captain Planet, a new team has risen to the challenge of surpassing that record.
The Steve Fossett World Land Speed Racing Team is looking to pass 800 mph in a new LSR vehicle shown below. The ‘Target 800 MPH racer’ is 48 feet long & powered by a single 40,000HP S&S Turbine LM-1500 jet engine. They’re looking for a few good drivers…if you have a need for speed, or look good in a racing suit or can bring sponsors to the table, submit your resume at the link below:
Supersonic Woman Wanted for Steve Fossett LSR Team – PRNewswire, Jan. 16 2008
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Imagine the rush of going 800 mph! You’re right, though…Captain Planet would not be pleased.
I look good in a racing suit, but I’d be afraid to go that fast…what a tragedy.