Thursday 7th October 2010

Meet The World's Fastest Man This Sunday

Join PH to meet Andy Green and the team behind the 1000mph BLOODHOUND SSC

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Update, Friday 8th October:
Sadly the bloodhound folks have had to re-schedule - we will be sure to elt you all know as soon as we get a new date. Those who havve already signed up should be getting e-mails explainign the situation.

How fast does it go Mister?

On 10th October, the BLOODHOUND Technical Centre (aka the Doghouse) will open its doors exclusively to 40 PHers, giving then unrivalled behind-the-scenes access to the world's fastest car project.

Our PHers will get an exclusive talk around the full-sized model of the car, as well as a chance to meet the guys behind the attempt - including driver and current 'world's fastest man' Andy Green. You'll be able to ask all the questions you like, and will even be helping to fund the run too!

That's because the Bloodhound team are relying on donations and goodwill alone to fund their quest to reach 1000mph, and they need PHers who attend this exclusive meet each to contribute £30 towards the effort. Everyone's a winner, as somebody once said.

During the morning you will enjoy the following talks:

• A full project update by Chief Engineer Mark Chapman

• Driver Andy Green telling us how the car is expected to handle at 1000 mph

• CFD engineer Iain Niven and stress engineer Roland Dennison talking about their work on the supersonic Car

• Richard Knight explaining how BLOODHOUND forges and uses relationships within the media

In addition to the talks, you will be able to:

• Meet the engineering team

• See the 1:1 scale model of the car

• See the EJ200 jet engine that will power it

• Try your hand at driving at 15 times the speed limit on the SSC simulator

• Purchase merchandise and join the official supporters club – the 1K Club

Doors will open at 09.45 for coffee and biscuits, and the event kicks off at 10:00. We'll wrap things up at 13:00.

See this, up close

Date: 10th October 2010

Time: 09:45 – 13:00 followed by opportunities to interview the team

Venue: BLOODHOUND Technical Centre, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6UN

Parking: Available in Pay & Display car park on site (£1.10)

Train: A two mile taxi ride from Bristol Temple Meads train station

Tickets for this event are charged at £30 and can be purchased from this websitePlaces are limited to 40 PHers on the day.

[DaveL485]

The Ex wont come and watch the kids. Stupid woman.

[DaveL485]

Can I bring my lad? And if I do do I need another ticket? He's only 2....

[Garlick]

Under 15's are free

[Lakelord]

DaveL485 said:

Can I bring my lad? And if I do do I need another ticket? He's only 2....

And can he bring me as well. I'm only 7

In Dog Years That Is

[dazren]

Superb. I'm in.

[LordGrover]

ETA plus I've gotten my name on the fin.

Edited by LordGrover on Monday 4th October 19:16

[dazren]

Nice one Grover. Bill's booked up as well.

[Bill]

Just don't be surprised if miniBill refuses to accept it's faster than my car

[E31Shrew]

I met Andy Green a few months ago. Cracking bloke. If you can go then do!

[carreauchompeur]

Gah, I'm otherwise engaged. It is go karting though, petrolhead activity... If it falls through then this is definitely Plan B!

[neil_bolton]

Arse, I'm double booked I think, but I may be able to swing it and a couple of other PHers.
Awaiting confirmation...

[AngryApples]

Sorry,

try not to whinge where possible but whats with the short notice?

I wouldve been well up for this, no doubt along with a lot of SW PH'ers but less than a weeks notice is a tad poor!

(In Cornwall with the Mrs, boo!)

[carreauchompeur]

AngryApples said:

Sorry,

try not to whinge where possible but whats with the short notice?

I wouldve been well up for this, no doubt along with a lot of SW PH'ers but less than a weeks notice is a tad poor!

(In Cornwall with the Mrs, boo!)

Don't whinge, then

[thejpster]

Bought a ticket on impulse. Now I have to think about how I'm getting there .. it's a 360 mile round trip from where I am.

[BoRED S2upid]

I missread the title as meet the worlds fatest man like an event to prod some massive 50 stone American or something.

[FEZ550]

What's the 0-60 time?

[ruttboy]

Garlick said:

Under 15's are free

Hi Garlick, are you sure under 15's are free?

I have bought a ticket and want to take my 8 year old who is Bloodhound mad with me.

Can you just confirm for sure so I know he can come?

Thanks,

Ruttboy.

[Garlick]

AngryApples said:

Sorry,

try not to whinge where possible but whats with the short notice?

I wouldve been well up for this, no doubt along with a lot of SW PH'ers but less than a weeks notice is a tad poor!

(In Cornwall with the Mrs, boo!)

It was the soonest we got 'the nod' to proceed, I didn't want to say no to the opportunity so took it. Sorry, I realise it is a bit late to promote,

[Garlick]

ruttboy said:

Garlick said:

Under 15's are free

Hi Garlick, are you sure under 15's are free?

I have bought a ticket and want to take my 8 year old who is Bloodhound mad with me.

Can you just confirm for sure so I know he can come?

Thanks,

Ruttboy.

I'm sure, of course I'm sure.

Free entry for me, thanks to me looking so young.....

[ruttboy]

Garlick said:

ruttboy said:

Garlick said:

Under 15's are free

Hi Garlick, are you sure under 15's are free?

I have bought a ticket and want to take my 8 year old who is Bloodhound mad with me.

Can you just confirm for sure so I know he can come?

Thanks,

Ruttboy.

I'm sure, of course I'm sure.

Free entry for me, thanks to me looking so young.....

Excellent, I can't wait.

I now have an 8 year old who is bouncing off the walls when he should long be in bed!

See you on Sunday,

Ruttboy.