Design A Landspeed Record Challenger Gb

jcf · October 13, 2008, 09:38:27 AM

From the FIA pages on records:

Category C

Special Vehicles in accordance with definition under Article 13

These vehicles may be sub-divided according to the type of engine used (jet, rocket, etc.).

Article 13 of the International Sporting Code :

Land Vehicle, Automobile, Special Vehicle, Ground Effect Vehicle

Land Vehicle :
Vehicle propelled by its own means in constant contact with the ground either directly by mechanical means or indirectly by ground effect, and the motive power and steering system of which are constantly and entirely controlled by a driver on board the vehicle.

Automobile :
A land vehicle propelled by its own means, running on at least four wheels not aligned, which must always be in contact with the ground; the steering must be ensured by at least two of the wheels, and the propulsion by at least two of the wheels.

Special Vehicles :
Vehicles on at least four wheels which are propelled otherwise than through their wheels.

Ground Effect Vehicle :
Vehicle whose bearing on the ground is maintained by means of a pressurised air cushion.

(So I stand corrected and ground effect vehicles [hovercraft rather than WIG though] are included as Land Vehicles for the purposes of record establishment.)

Also attached is the class/category breakdown for Classes A & B.

Jon

jcf · October 23, 2008, 07:45:07 AM

Noble and co. are going for the 1000mph mark:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7685049.stm

Jon

Jeffry Fontaine · October 23, 2008, 05:42:47 PM

Quote from: joncarrfarrelly on October 23, 2008, 07:45:07 AMNoble and co. are going for the 1000mph mark:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7685049.stm

More of the same at this link: Rocket-Powered Car Aims for 1,000-Mile-an-Hour Record

jcf · November 06, 2008, 10:13:13 AM

The Kiwis have entered the LSR fray, evidently aiming at first the NZ and then the Oz records.

http://www.jetblack.co.nz/site/cms/home

The car is a two-seater and they are stating that program supporters will get a chance to take a ride.

Jon

philp · November 06, 2008, 02:07:29 PM

LSR Bus...

I do have the old Monogram S'cool Bus kit. Course, that is a dragster so would take a little modification to the interior to get seats back in. But the body would work.

Mossie · November 06, 2008, 04:22:21 PM

Quick, someone check Coventry Transport Museum, the Kiwis are nicking Thrust 2!!!

philp · November 10, 2008, 09:22:27 PM

New Poll is out and we are tied for 3rd with 5 being picked this time. If you haven't already, get over there and vote.

kitbasher · November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM

Could I have a two week extension please? (question is always asked, might as well get it out of the way now!)

SSgt Baloo · November 13, 2008, 04:16:34 PM

Quote from: joncarrfarrelly on November 06, 2008, 10:13:13 AM
The Kiwis have entered the LSR fray, evidently aiming at first the NZ and then the Oz records.

http://www.jetblack.co.nz/site/cms/home

The car is a two-seater and they are stating that program supporters will get a chance to take a ride.
Jon

Didn't Batman used to drive that?

Mossie · November 14, 2008, 01:32:33 AM

Nah, he just nicked Thrust 2 as well!

philp · November 18, 2008, 11:53:34 AM

Guys, we've dropped to 4th place in the latest Poll which ends tomorrow.
Top 5 get in but would like us to be a little higher up.
Tell all your friends who haven't voted yet.