Bloodhound Land Speed Car Seeks Driver - Got What It Takes? 

Guy Martin's crazy enough to do it, I would love to see Bloodhound succeed.

You should put Guy Martin into the driver's seat.

I knew the project had financial difficulties but I never knew it was in line for the breakers torch! We are all incredibly lucky that this didn't happen. I dread to think just how close it came. Its so amazing what the team have achieved already. 628 mph certainly is no slouch! only 135mph shy of the current record! I wish them all the best for the future.

I'd like to apply. I'm an overweight, chain smoking, 60 something with a fondness for Jim Beam. In a previous life I was a bus driver and a ex motorcycle racer - not sure which is more applicable - either way I'm not getting into it without a ciggie and a large JB. I wish the team every success in this endeavour.

Don't think there is anybody but Sir Andy Green that could realistically get that thing close to or to 1000 mph. He's your guy. Better hurry, he ain't getting any younger.

Enough of the 'Net Zero' garbage. Just go fast.

Having Andy Green as development and test driver and then mentor is a massive plus, to have someone who is used to briefing other pilots about missions and mission reports act as mentor is a unique opportunity.

My only question is: Andy isn't the car's driver anymore just because the project is looking for a paying driver?? He has to be the most experienced person on Earth when it comes to driving a supersonic car (also because he's the only one so far but not only)...

Funny enough I have the reflexes of F1 and the timing of a water clock in a hurricane. Which honestly would be fine but I'm not suicidal...

Glad to see they ares still working on this. Here's hoping for the best.

When he started talking net zero, my interest fell through the floor.

Lewis Hamilton would be fantastic

I feel that for the speeds required it really has to be a fast jet pilot, but, as has always been the case, certainly post WWII, funding is the major block to these things. It's no longer a wow event it once was to the mainstream of society/media. I remember the news announcing Thrust SSC going supersonic. Interesting? Yes. Did it excite me? No. Bringing in a driver with funding in a direct manner is wishfull thinking, but there's one chap who will, likely as not be interested in this sort of thing from the enginneering to the cockpit, and that's Guy Martin. He's a likeable chap that has a following over a broad spectrum of folk, certainly here in the UK, has plenty of motorcycle experience, and even the lame effort by Triumph to break the motorbike land speed record (shouldn't have used Bonneville). Granted, 400 odd mph is like walking compared to 800 mph, but perhaps there would be some funding from the media. Granted not enough though. I dare say with Guy in the cockpit he would no doubt draw in interest from folk that probably wouldn't take a look, let alone a second one. Plus he likes to get his hands dirty!

Getting the buzz words of sustainable and net zero in there is concering

I was wondering if this project would ever progress. Positive news and if it's completed will be a major advert for British Engineering.

Some call Guy Martin, stat!

At this point, I don't care about sustainable blah blah. I want 1000mph!!! Damn it!!!

Guy Martin💪🏾

So it's about the money, they need a billionaire willing to bankroll it for many tens of millions in return for the ride of a lifetime. But what they really need is a competitor. The real problem is that the thrust driven LSR has become so high that the barrier to entry is enormous both in money and resources and time. The places on earth where it's possible to attempt a run are getting fewer. Britain already holds the record, so what's the incentive for a British team to break it again?

Wow this video came out so fast! Really hope the team can break 1000mph soon enough!

As a former motorcycle racer I would do it, but sadly I don't have the funds to make it happen. A motorcycle racer would be best due to having the feel for traction, speed, aerodynamics, and knowing the required testing without exceeding it. Having the ability to feel what the vehicle is doing especially once that rocket is lit is important. It's not something you can get in and just see how fast it will go... You need to act as a responsible test pilot, being able to detect what each wheel is doing and explain that to the engineers. I have been thinking about active aerodynamics to keep a vehicle well planted at speed for safety as well as for keeping each end of the vehicle from lifting up and being disqualified. So very much to think about... You might consider Elon musk for funding and considering electric engine/rocket combinations.

Alan Millyard. He's the guy that turned a Viper V-10 engine into a motorcycle using a hacksaw blade and a shed while his lovely wife made biscuits and tea.

Clearly this is a way of raising money. They would have a massive line of people with sufficient skills, but few with the skills and cash backing to fund the project. Maybe Lance Stroll could ask his dad?

One engineering concern is how to make the fuel-burn's changing center of gravity work with the precise flat-out stages of throttle application. If all of that rocket fuel is solid, the rear end will get lighter on the low side. The rudder can help with lateral control. But you might want to have the jet fuel sort of "even-out" the change in weight at precise moments. Spoilers or elevators strictly controlled by the fuel levels or a safety gyro controlling the rudder/steering may be where moveable aerodynamic surfaces are needed. At that speed, the wheels could somewhat add mechanical gyroscopic stability as long as the suspension geometry works in your favor. With such light wheels, you might want the suspension to be mag-lev controlled or have the springs made by the same as an F1 engine valve spring mfg. I'm just spitballing here, as I really don't know what I am talking about. The spring rate has to be dead-precise. Perhaps some type of aero-spring design which manipulates the rate with speed while minimizing drag? Additional aero surfaces create more drag. But an advanced suspension system could really improve ground resistance if digitally controlled. Now to find a budget for all of my untried fantasy;)

What happened to Andy Green ? Isnt he the best for the job? Maybe he just feels he doesnt want to do it anymore?

Wild to think that I was in primary school when Bloodhound was first announced. Still remember seeing it for the first time in a book I got, big print of the car across two pages. The original blue and orange livery is very nostalgic to me. Though, there was no mention of "Net-zero/sustainability" nonsense back then. Anything to appease the death cult and continue perpetuating their narrative nowadays. I'm sure the fuel used now will offset the previous 15 years of development, all of which was spent on a project that only exists for the sake of excess... Its almost patronising lol All the best to them though. Would be cool to see this projects true potential materialise.

Lewis Hamilton step forward

George Santos would love to do it. He is a 6 time F1 champion, he won Le Mans 25 times, and he also won the Paris Dakar rally. And on top of that he flew the space shuttle several times. 😁😅

I'm sure i could do it, does it matter if my driver's license was just confiscated for DUI?

The man they need is Guy Martin.

Lost me at 'net zero'...

Competition from America or elsewhere is needed to prevent complacency.

Totally agree. Guy Martin is the man for the job!

DPD Drivers. Your moment has come

Surely any 18 year old with a Vauxhall Corsa would be up for it? 😜❤️

Many thanks for this update S&G👍

2 words..Guy Martin

In the early days of the project, the team mockingly dismissed the environmental impact of the project as no more than 'a few farting cows'. Hilarious. Suddenly it's a carbon neutral project. Desperation.

Sustainable fuel. This fad of fretting about the politically motivated AGW theory sure grips people.

In 1989, I was caught on my CBR600F 'cruising' at 97mph on the A3. I told the copper I couldn't see the speedo because the handlebar was in the way (which was true actually). I'm definititely your man for the job.

Guy Martin , got to be !

WoooHooo!!!! I’m actually thinking of applying. Be a nice way to put my Aerospace Engineering degree and driving skills to work!! So much for MY car😂.

I'd have a go, but I'm washing my hair that day.

Great news and I wish Bloodhound all the best. Cant wait to see that record.

I'd have thought a likely sponsor could be Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Ineos. As for a driver (pilot ? !!) , an ex jet fighter pilot like Andy Green would strike me as a good choice. For publicity there's always Guy Martin, yes, not a jet fighter pilot, but possibly "suitable" in a few ways ! For a non British sponsor, I'd have thought it's the kind of thing Red Bull would love to do !

I will do it. Motorcyclist, 30 yrs of commercial flying and serial nutjob.

This is a smart move by the Bloodhound gang. Financial backers rarely get any return from their investment in LSR cars. The drivers are the ones who get all the headlines and names in record books. Having someone pay to be the fastest person on earth just makes sense.

Thanks for sharing. Does it say something about the marketing of Bloodhound ? This is the 1st I have heard about the project. Good luck to them. Please S&G keeps us informed.

I’ll do it. Bloody oath. I’m trying to setup a Harley for landspeed records I live to go fast. I’m a double amputee, I lost both legs after getting electrocuted by 19,000 volts 3 times. I race dirtbikes in desert too. I’m ya man, not only do I have the skills and courage, I understand how the vehicle works and I’d have no issues explaining any problems and how the vehicle feels. I’m a huge inspiration to everyone I meet and that’ll skyrocket driving for you. I’m great in interviews and I live to go fast. Care not for what I say, But the actions I take, For there what made me the man I am today, And the person I’ll be tomorrow. Your only disability is your own mindset. Brad Richardson

Confused why Andy can’t drive since he’s able bodied and still with the project. They glossed over the reason.

Just a Thought---WHEN, we succeed breaking the 1000 MPH barrier, Will that be the end of the road, so to speak? WHO would even want to spend vast amounts of money and risk life etc, just to acheive 1,0001 mph. ? NOT until a huge leap in power and the ability to keep it on the ground, I should think, Maybe 20 years time ?

Mixed feelings about this, I don’t see Andy’s record being broke anytime soon by anyone.

All the time and money wasted with the Jaguar to fit their stupid 5.0 supercharged V8 for marketing.

Wow! Sustainable jet fuel! Maybe while you’re virtue signaling you should ask Gretta Thundberg if she would be willing to have a go at piloting it.

Someone get Guy Martin to do it. He's mad enough to do it, tough enough to endure the training and has enough celebrity/notoriety to bring a lot more eyes onto the project. Hell, it'd make another great tv series from him.

I'm a realist, this car will not be going over 1000mph anytime soon (read ever) . It's a dream and only that. It's just a money pit, leave it in the museum and move on.

Does the land speed record officially require a human driver? If not, I say stick a Boston Dynamics robo-driver in and get them to fund it all.

Just think, if the Brits didn't sell the country to foreigners, we could be proud of a British achievement.

Is this project still alive? Not heard much in months

“hold my beer” won’t fit the bill, I suppose?

Guy Martin has the skillset and balls for this. If he's up to it I bet he could bring money via coverage etc.

The 'tour' went to further north than Warwick so they obviously want a good old chap from the south, no northern blokes need apply, or Scottish, Welsh or even Irish.

Have you ever thought of better PR for your channel, I don't see your social media etc. I think we all know the project is in dire straits, but if you didn't already then you do now with the announcement of this

Delighted to hear there's still life in this project! It's been the worst development hell of any LSR attempt in history - at least among those which didn't just fade away. The dogged determination of these people is wonderful.

You lost all my interest the moment you started to talk "green energy". You lefties are sure all stuck in the same echo chqmber..

- Guy Martin or Lewis Hamilton. That'b a hell of a thing too see! 👍

How hard can it be to stamp on a pedal

The last thing we need is for politics to become involved. i don't want the Driver to be picked on their skin color the job should go to the best person.

Meh my list of "ways to die spectacularly" is long enough as-is.

Hopefully Bloodhound can get everything sorted it's been a few years now since their 628mph test.

Its still a hideous leviathan even with the primarily white livery....

That sounds like fun

I paid to have my name listed on the car as a sponsor….i guess that is no longer happening 😢

I'd like to hear Andy Green's un-filtered commentary on the last runs where he got it up just over 600mph. It looked like a complete handful to drive, and Andy didn't seem very happy with the way it went.

Huge discipline?? You need someone with huge balls

green doesnt want to drive it,, know its a coffin on wheels !!!

Guy Martin gets my vote. The mans a legend

Lmao bloodhound will never succeed 😂

Im already there, just gimme the green light...

Guy Martin is the only man for the job

Does the person have to be english to apply?

There’s a white van man my way, he’d give it a go.. I’ll ask him if I can catch him, but come on Jodie Kidd I say!

Put a Tesla self driving setup in it.

I'm curious about what possible practical benefits this technology can bring to the world, I can't think of any. It's interesting that none of the people so actively backing this endeavor have the the courage to attempt to pilot it... bit it's OK to let someone else do it.

NASCAR, Sprint Car, Indy Car Drivers all have hundreds of hours driving fast and pushing the Car to the limits of where they start sliding.

"a driver who could bring the necessary skills, ambition AND FUNDING to the car" So they're looking for somebody called Sheikh........

thought this project had died

> Got what it takes? Many millions of sponsorship. Ideally you'll have some experience of driving quick vehicles too, but money is more important.... I don't expect Bloodhound will ever attempt the LSR - such a shame.

The Stig man just saying

richard hammond as driver :)

Yes thanks, when do i start ?

Net zero idiocy

Money. That’s all they want. These programs never end well.

There's already been speculation that 'Mr Beast' has offered a substantial amount of money to become the driver (!) I hate all this 'rent a driver' stuff. The driver should be Andy Green, full stop.

I was hoping this project would be reignited hopefully now with full afterburners and rocket propellent behind it. Pretty sure I have what it takes. I can keep my eyes closed for several minutes whilst screaming and peeing all at the same time. Probably could manage a little pooh as well for good measure. 😂😂😂

Glad this project didn't die, I remember seeing the mock up at show very early on, so have been looking forward to seeing it establish what might be the final ever LS record, if it reaches or exceeds 1000mph. I reckon it needs either an experienced top fuel drag race driver, or another ex jet fighter pilot. Although a pilot is unlikely to bring any money, a drag racer might be able to raise substantial sponsership. Please let it be a british backer!

Richard Hammond 😂

I recon Guy Martin is the man for the job, but whatever you do don't let Richard Hammond anywhere near it.

Like many I'm so glad this is back on, I joined Bloodhound SSC when it was first anounced and would love to see it break 800 mph, let alone 1000. Just a little thought, will Red Bull or Ineos take the challenge? Seem ideal candidates to me. Might Toyota have a look WEC and WRC champions, sustainable none electric, just what they are promoting.

Got to be Guy Martin