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Sugarphreak
02-10-2011, 08:34 PM
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ekguy
02-11-2011, 10:01 AM
Cross canada in a little under 5 hours haha. I know it couldn't haha but it'd be awesome.
n1zm0
02-11-2011, 10:27 AM
a Typhoon engine and JATO pretty much in a pencil on wheels lol.

the MCT V12 actually has nothing to do with speed, just acting as an APU for the rocket's oxidizer pump, but i guess you need an 800hp APU to pump that much fuel into the thing that fast.
Vagabond142
02-11-2011, 04:05 PM
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Insane... imagine what it feels like to go that fast ON LAND O_O

And they're going for 1000 mph.... eep :eek: :eek:

Followup edit: Love the view from the helicopter halfway through.... the shockwave and the huge rooster tail is just epic :D

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Revhard
02-21-2011, 12:03 PM
This has been going on for some time now.
The level of participation can only be compared to space programs, or perhaps the European collider project.
It is going to be a huge event, and will likely represent a record that will not be broken until technology takes a significant leap.
It amazes me how little weight means once you are above 200mph, never mind these speeds. Aerodynamics, and power are most important.
clem24
02-22-2011, 04:49 PM
Man what kind of tires is this going to have that won't disintegrate LOL