Bloodhound LSR Thread As Requested...

Bloodhound LSR Thread As Requested...

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rev-erend

21,409 posts

284 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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That's a good sign.

You would not need someone in that position if you were going to put it in a museum or private collection.

robinessex

11,057 posts

181 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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IN51GHT said:
Looks like a re-brand is in the offing. One of the Bloodhound team has updated his linkedin profile to "Marketing & Sponsorship Director at Grafton LSR Ltd Bloodhound LSR Project)"
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/11724571/

rev-erend

21,409 posts

284 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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robinessex said:
IN51GHT said:
Looks like a re-brand is in the offing. One of the Bloodhound team has updated his linkedin profile to "Marketing & Sponsorship Director at Grafton LSR Ltd Bloodhound LSR Project)"
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/11724571
Like that ...
Nature of business (SIC)
29100 - Manufacture of motor vehicles

We can buy one to pop down to the shops... biggrin

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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rev-erend said:
robinessex said:
IN51GHT said:
Looks like a re-brand is in the offing. One of the Bloodhound team has updated his linkedin profile to "Marketing & Sponsorship Director at Grafton LSR Ltd Bloodhound LSR Project)"
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/11724571
Like that ...
Nature of business (SIC)
29100 - Manufacture of motor vehicles

We can buy one to pop down to the shops... biggrin
That was filed a while ago now.

I know of non of the engineering/build team that have heard a thing though, other that "sit & wait"

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Gameface

16,565 posts

77 months

Friday 1st March 2019
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Are you involved in the new venture?

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Friday 1st March 2019
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Gameface said:
Are you involved in the new venture?
Never say never, but not currently no. There would have to be many & various reassurances in place before I considered being involved.

hidetheelephants

24,271 posts

193 months

Friday 1st March 2019
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IN51GHT said:
Are you in with the in-crowd of the "core team", or are you still in the dark?

Gameface

16,565 posts

77 months

Friday 1st March 2019
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IN51GHT said:
Gameface said:
Are you involved in the new venture?
Never say never, but not currently no. There would have to be many & various reassurances in place before I considered being involved.
Entirely understandable.

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Friday 1st March 2019
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hidetheelephants said:
IN51GHT said:
Are you in with the in-crowd of the "core team", or are you still in the dark?
Never was in the "in crowd", hence their lack of willingness to discuss my post Newquay concerns, despite some of them being safety related.

hidetheelephants

24,271 posts

193 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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A slightly windy 'watch this space'. Space duly watched.

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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There is an announcement today, I've seen it leaked elsewhere, but I'll hold back from sharing yet as it's embargoed until 1pm.

robinessex

11,057 posts

181 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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Bloodhound: Land speed record car is relaunched

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment

The Bloodhound supersonic car is back, under new management and preparing to renew its pursuit of the land speed record.
The project went into administration last year, unable to secure the financing needed to go racing - even though the vehicle was all but built.
But with the purchase of the car by entrepreneur Ian Warhurst, Bloodhound has been put on a new footing.
Engineers are looking to start high-speed trials as soon as possible.
These could take place in the South African desert later this year, although team-members are being cautious about giving hard timelines for the re-booted venture.
Mr Warhurst is determined, however, that the new set-up should deliver on its objectives.
"Since buying Bloodhound from the administrators last December, the team and I have been overwhelmed by the passion and enthusiasm the public have shown for the project," he said.
"Over the last decade, an incredible amount of hard graft has been invested in the project and it would be a tragedy to see it go to waste
"Starting with a clean slate, it's my ambition to let Bloodhound off the leash see just how fast this car can go. I've been reviewing the project and I'm confident there is a commercial business proposition to support it. I'll provide robust financing to ensure there is cashflow to hit the high-speed testing deadlines we set ourselves."....continues

Whooooppppeeeeee !!!!!!



PS. Are you on board IN5IGHT ?

Edited by robinessex on Thursday 21st March 10:47

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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robinessex said:
PS. Are you on board IN5IGHT ?
I've had no contact at all from them with regards to my return, frankly I'd be surprised to as I have been quite vocal in my criticism.


hidetheelephants

24,271 posts

193 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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Did you communicate with the new owner? I'd have thought he would want to hear from everyone who was involved, even if it was only to get the 'minority report' version, especially as it concerns safety.

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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hidetheelephants said:
Did you communicate with the new owner? I'd have thought he would want to hear from everyone who was involved, even if it was only to get the 'minority report' version, especially as it concerns safety.
Nope, nothing whatsoever. Really odd, there is so much that's not formally documented.

Flying Phil

1,585 posts

145 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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Great to see that the project is back on track - and the new owner seems to be very realistic in his outlook.

robinessex

11,057 posts

181 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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IN51GHT said:
hidetheelephants said:
Did you communicate with the new owner? I'd have thought he would want to hear from everyone who was involved, even if it was only to get the 'minority report' version, especially as it concerns safety.
Nope, nothing whatsoever. Really odd, there is so much that's not formally documented.
Worth a phone call surely?

IN51GHT

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8,777 posts

210 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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robinessex said:
IN51GHT said:
hidetheelephants said:
Did you communicate with the new owner? I'd have thought he would want to hear from everyone who was involved, even if it was only to get the 'minority report' version, especially as it concerns safety.
Nope, nothing whatsoever. Really odd, there is so much that's not formally documented.
Worth a phone call surely?
If they want me they know where I am. I half expected a call with a view to spending a just few days going through a list of "things left to do"


Edited by IN51GHT on Thursday 21st March 12:00

Krikkit

26,521 posts

181 months

Thursday 21st March 2019
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Shame the colour scheme's changed, but that's a minor wrinkle in some good news.

Hope they hit you up soon Insight smile