| Aussie Invader 5R has brought together some exceptionally talented people from very different backgrounds and global locations. Add to this the commitment and determination of each team member to make this car a reality and you will hopefully see why we believe it will succeed in creating a car capable of a 1,000 mph (1,600+ km/h). |
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Rosco McGlashan OAM
The force behind the Aussie Invader 5R LSR Challenge
As a child he was always tinkering with anything that had wheels, trying to go faster than the other kids on the block. When Rosco was 12, the late Donald Campbell visited Australia with his Bluebird… Read full profile. |
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Perth, Western Australia |
| Goal: |
To be the FASTEST MAN ON EARTH |
| Contact: |
email: rosco@aussieinvader.com |
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Mark Read
Project Management, Website Development
Mark moved to Perth in 2004 with Julie and his young family. He joined the team in May 2009 when he made an impromptu call to Rosco after finding his details on the Internet. Mark and Rosco… Read full profile. |
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Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
General Manager – WESTjobs.com.au |
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mobile: 0422 517 887 email: mark@aussieinvader.com |
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Alex Blain
Project Marketing, Sponsorship & Merchandising
Alex runs a few companies in the areas of Marketing, Web Development and TV production. 18 months ago we contacted one of his companies to see if they could do some promotional videos for… Read full profile. |
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Perth, Western Australia |
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MD of Loco TV and several New Media companies |
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mobile: 0438 007 155 email: alexb@aussieinvader.com |
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Matthew Jewkes
Public Relations & Media C0-ordination.
Matt works for Clarity Communications as a Public Relations Advisor, handling all press releases and media enquiries for the project. For media enquiries, please speak to Matt and use our Media Manager to download the latest hi-res images and project animation. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
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PR Adviser for Clarity Communications |
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phone: 08 9380 0700 email: matthew.jewkes@claritycommunications.com.au |
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Peter Taylor
Crew Manager, Car Construction
Pete is a retired jet engine technician, having worked 20 years in the RAAF specialising particularly on Atar engines use in the Mirage fighter, which powered Aussie Invader II and III… Read full profile. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Retired – RAAF fitter |
| Contact: |
phone: 08 9343 4605 email: pcwh@bigpond.com |
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Mike Annear
Computer Animator & 3D Modeller
Mike was born and raised in Western Australia, and has since lived and worked in Sydney, the UK and the middle-east. His early life revolved around working as a commercial diver and also… Read full profile. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
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3D Laser Scanning |
| Web link: |
www.mikeannear.com |
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Chris Demunck
Car Construction
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Balcatta, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Mechanical Engineer (Retired – Detroit Diesel) |
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Brett Boughton
Educational Consultant
Brett is a full time Physics and Engineering Studies teacher at Willetton Senior High School. He joined the team in August 2011 to help with inspiring kids about the science and engineering… Read full profile. |
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Perth, Western Australia |
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Senior Engineering Studies Teacher |
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John Ackroyd
UK based Land Speed Specialist, Co-designer and Consultant Engineer
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Isle of Wight, UK |
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Design engineer |
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C.Emg F.I. Mech.E M.R.Ae.S. |
| Web link: |
Buy John Ackroyd’s Book Jet Blast HERE! |
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Dan Boseley
Composite Design and Production
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| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Sales Representative Ampelite |
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Peter Beck
Propulsion System Designer
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Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation: |
Rocket Systems Design – CEO of Rocket Lab, NZ |
| Web link: |
www.rocketlab.co.nz |
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