Tag Archives: Land Speed Record

Aussie Invader 5R moves closer to being on wheels

Posted on January 10, 2013 by MarkRead

The Aussie Invader Team are excited to announce the professional support and sponsorship offered to our team via Garlock Sealing Technologies. This premier global company has offered to produce a 100 x 150 x 12 mm double lip PS seal combination … Continue reading →

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Aussie Invader Team Appearance at Sydney Motor Show

Posted on November 3, 2012 by MarkRead

Several months work and planning had gone into our attendance at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) from October 19th – 28th at Sydney’s Darling Harbour and our invite was thanks to our great friend Mr Russ Tyrie who organised the … Continue reading →

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Rocket Motor Interface Plate Completed

Posted on September 23, 2012 by MarkRead

Trying to design the rocket motor interface that bolts between the injector and the rocket nozzle has proved to be a real engineering feat. This is a most critical component of our engine as it needs to withstand combustion pressures … Continue reading →

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Rosco Interviewed on 6PR Radio

Posted on August 16, 2012 by MarkRead

Rosco has been interviewed several times recently by Steve Mills (Millsy) on Perth’s 6PR. The latest interview actually took place at the Aussie Invader workshop in Mullaloo. Millsy has taken a particular interest in the project as it does promote … Continue reading →

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Talk for The Institute of Engineers Australia WA

Posted on July 26, 2012 by MarkRead

Through Brett Boughton our education co-ordinator, the Aussie Invader team were invited to present “Engineering the World’s Fastest Car” to the WA branch of the The Institute of Engineers Australia. The presentation revolved around Rosco and Ben Parry our Senior Design … Continue reading →

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Perth Airport Presented with 1000 MPH Club Membership

Posted on June 17, 2012 by MarkRead

Rosco was really excited to be invited by his old mate Peter Kay to address one of his great clients, Perth Airport, at the RAC Driving Centre. Peter is the Project Director for New Business at APP Corporation. Being at … Continue reading →

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Biggest Little Motor Show in Australia

Posted on May 28, 2012 by MarkRead

Sunday 27th May 2012 saw our team member Peter Taylor attend the annual WA Model Collectors Club at the Cannington Agricultural Pavilion with the original Aussie Invader 5R 1/16th scale hand built model along with the latest Spark model and a … Continue reading →

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Construction of Aussie Invader 5R Nose Cone Started

Posted on April 29, 2012 by MarkRead

One, if not the most important parts of Aussie Invader 5R is the design and construction of the nose cone. The nose cone sets up the airflow over the whole car, which is critical for the cars aerodynamic performance and … Continue reading →

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Ablative Rocket Nozzles Arrive in Perth

Posted on March 25, 2012 by MarkRead

There was some great excitement in the Aussie Invader camp this week with the first two of our composite wound ablative rocket nozzles arriving at our shop in Perth Western Australia. These motors have been tested and proved by a … Continue reading →

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Australia v Britain in Battle for Land Speed Record

Posted on March 21, 2012 by MarkRead

A great story appeared on the BBC’s website about the battle between the Australian and British teams for the Land Speed Record. Read story on BBC’s website A second story around the battle also appeared on the BBC’s Science & … Continue reading →

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