RE: Bloodhound SSC project enters administration
Discussion
Come on rich people, this is huge publicity that money can now buy.
This project has been a decade in the making, and the public engagement in schools has been fantastic for recruiting the next generation of engineers.
There’s so much goodwill waiting for a sponsor to step up and fund the record attempt, let’s hope that someone does.
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This project has been a decade in the making, and the public engagement in schools has been fantastic for recruiting the next generation of engineers.
There’s so much goodwill waiting for a sponsor to step up and fund the record attempt, let’s hope that someone does.
Hello Richard Branson, Dietrich Mateschitz, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, tobacco and gambling companies banned from more conventional advertising, here is a massive opportunity for your brand to lead the news for a week,,,
CharlesA said:
How many readers does Pistonheads have? I googled and found that in 2009 there were 2.5m unique subscribers, so presumably there are more now. On that basis, that is a tenner a head to fund it to 1,000mph.
I don't have the time to coordinate, so I am going to abdicate responsibility, but rather than moan about it, why not solve it? I'd be more than happy to contribute a financial equivalent of a tank of fuel (£80 as of last night) - how about it?
Surprised this hasn't already happened to be honest!I don't have the time to coordinate, so I am going to abdicate responsibility, but rather than moan about it, why not solve it? I'd be more than happy to contribute a financial equivalent of a tank of fuel (£80 as of last night) - how about it?
ash73 said:
They've taken way too long over it. I'm surprised it even turned a wheel, tbh.
Too long? It's a fairly ambitious job I should think. Not exactly something you nail together in a shed.CharlesA said:
How many readers does Pistonheads have? I googled and found that in 2009 there were 2.5m unique subscribers, so presumably there are more now. On that basis, that is a tenner a head to fund it to 1,000mph.
I don't have the time to coordinate, so I am going to abdicate responsibility, but rather than moan about it, why not solve it? I'd be more than happy to contribute a financial equivalent of a tank of fuel (£80 as of last night) - how about it?
Good shout. Imagine the entire car with Pistonheads written along the length! I’m up for it.I don't have the time to coordinate, so I am going to abdicate responsibility, but rather than moan about it, why not solve it? I'd be more than happy to contribute a financial equivalent of a tank of fuel (£80 as of last night) - how about it?
Playing devils advocate here, hasn't the project already ran through the cash raised via crowd funding and other deals? I would expect 25mil is a drop in the ocean compared to what is actually needed.
It's a real shame as I really want this car to top 1000mph but without a severe cash injection I doubt this will ever happen
It's a real shame as I really want this car to top 1000mph but without a severe cash injection I doubt this will ever happen
AmosMoses said:
Playing devils advocate here, hasn't the project already ran through the cash raised via crowd funding and other deals? I would expect 25mil is a drop in the ocean compared to what is actually needed.
It's a real shame as I really want this car to top 1000mph but without a severe cash injection I doubt this will ever happen
^This,It's a real shame as I really want this car to top 1000mph but without a severe cash injection I doubt this will ever happen
Did they really bumble along and think, like Mr Micawber, that 'something will turn up'?
If so, and seeing how they've burnt through £millions and only pushed it at a relatively low speed, was there no plan in place as to exactly how much it would cost' at what point the funds would run out or need a massive top-up?
I'm all for seeing the Union Flag blasting along at 1001mph or whatever, and creating a new world record, but this smacks not of professionalism but as being rank amateur 'men in long brown workcoat's,working out of a little shed in Druids Bottom, using slide-rules and sharpened HB pencils'...
If it had been pitched on Dragons Den, I fear that the phrase 'Im out' would be heard.....
paulyv said:
So time for the accountants to compare 25m spent here as opposed to 25m spent in something like football. I suspect that despite the amazing technology and grit displayed here it is viewed as something of a niche venture, amazingly. Fingers truly crossed as part of me was considering heading out and watching this if the opportunity arose.
Why is it amazing? It's viewed as a niche venture because it's exactly that, surely?The comparison with football is fatuous, as they mostly are. £25m spent in football, at least in the Premier League is likely to provide a return on investment. What return does Bloodhound SSC offer?
This is a bit of a shame, but kind of inevitable. Maybe I'll bung em a few million when my Euromillions win comes in.
paulyv said:
Cold said:
The investment would be having "Your Name Here" being displayed worldwide if/when it does the 1000mph run and being associated with the project for some time.
So time for the accountants to compare 25m spent here as opposed to 25m spent in something like football. I suspect that despite the amazing technology and grit displayed here it is viewed as something of a niche venture, amazingly. Fingers truly crossed as part of me was considering heading out and watching this if the opportunity arose.CaptainRAVE said:
A real shame, but a lot of money for something that will be obsolete and beaten before too long.
I seriously doubt that. The Bloodhound project has taught us many things, but principal amongst them is just how ridiculously hard it is to get a vehicle to do 1,000 mph on the ground.If they get there, and I seriously hope they do, I expect this record to stand for many, many years.
deckster said:
CaptainRAVE said:
A real shame, but a lot of money for something that will be obsolete and beaten before too long.
I seriously doubt that. The Bloodhound project has taught us many things, but principal amongst them is just how ridiculously hard it is to get a vehicle to do 1,000 mph on the ground.If they get there, and I seriously hope they do, I expect this record to stand for many, many years.
Also the costs are to be expected as said. It was monumentally easy to get Thrust to it's speed in comparison to 1000mph on land. People who are not in the engineering field will not understand the sheer R&D costs involved in getting project up and running let alone the development, material and staff costs involved. I sincerely hope someone steps in!
CaptainRAVE said:
A real shame, but a lot of money for something that will be obsolete and beaten before too long.
I really, really doubt that, particularly if this does top 1000 mph. Nobody has troubled the Thrust SSC for 21 years, nothing else has gone over 500mph to my knowledge and the only other known LSR vehicle in development has been knocking around for about two decades now, and I believe will 'only' reach around 800mph if it does ever work.Gutted.
I went to the trials and to feel the ground shake as it went past was incredible. Unfortunately it just hasn't resonated with the general public, most of which are completely unaware of the project.
I'm sure it will run, hope the investment comes from a British backer, Mr Branson would be a perfect fit I think.
Wouldn't surprise me if the record it sets stands for 50 years.
I went to the trials and to feel the ground shake as it went past was incredible. Unfortunately it just hasn't resonated with the general public, most of which are completely unaware of the project.
I'm sure it will run, hope the investment comes from a British backer, Mr Branson would be a perfect fit I think.
Wouldn't surprise me if the record it sets stands for 50 years.
To get a new sponser onboard with an open chequebook will be extremely difficult,
first they will want their own livery / name etc, that has the potential to alienate present sponsors who may walk away and put the project further behind schedule
They may want to own the vehicle which won't go down too well with the SSC team
Will they want to run or meddle with the project rather than letting the SSC team carry on their way?
When achieved, they will want to run all the post promotion tours, talks, merchandise etc to re coup some of their investment
25 Mil won't last long and they will be asked to invest even further, if not cutting corners may bring on serious safety issues
If the project fails and god forbid a fatality occurs, would a major sponsor want that sort of brand / name negativity or backlash?
Its a British team using British tech and mainly British materials, do we really want a non UK person - company involvement? who would be happy with the Chinese, Arabic or Russian flag on the tail?
first they will want their own livery / name etc, that has the potential to alienate present sponsors who may walk away and put the project further behind schedule
They may want to own the vehicle which won't go down too well with the SSC team
Will they want to run or meddle with the project rather than letting the SSC team carry on their way?
When achieved, they will want to run all the post promotion tours, talks, merchandise etc to re coup some of their investment
25 Mil won't last long and they will be asked to invest even further, if not cutting corners may bring on serious safety issues
If the project fails and god forbid a fatality occurs, would a major sponsor want that sort of brand / name negativity or backlash?
Its a British team using British tech and mainly British materials, do we really want a non UK person - company involvement? who would be happy with the Chinese, Arabic or Russian flag on the tail?
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