| 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. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
General Manager – WestJobs.com.au |
| Contact: |
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. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
MD of Loco TV and several New Media companies |
| Contact: |
mobile: 0438 007 155 email: alexb@aussieinvader.com |
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Peter Taylor
Team 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 |
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phone: 08 9343 4605 email: pcwh@bigpond.com |
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Mike Annear
Computer CAD, CFD / FEA Analysis
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
CAD design and development |
| Web link: |
www.mikeannear.com |
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Chris Demunck
Car Construction
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
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. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Senior Engineering Studies Teacher |
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Peter Butland
Fire and Rescue Crew.
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Fire and Rescue Service (Retired) |
| Qualifications: |
Dip., Fire Service Management. Certificate IV in Fire Service Operations. Workplace First Aider |
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Jeff Hord
Fire and Rescue Crew
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Self Employed – LJH mini excavators. Ex Fire and Rescue Service |
| Qualifications: |
Certificate IV in Fire Service Operations. Workplace First Aider |
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Dr Ian Sutherland
Chief Designer and Engineer
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Self employed dentist |
| Qualifications: |
TBA |
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Keith Lovatt
Crew Chief, Performance Co-Ordinator, Mechanical and Electrical Safety
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Auto engineer and fleet transport purchaser |
| Qualifications: |
MIAME – Certificate Auto Engineering |
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Stephen Sugden
Welder and Fabrications Specialist
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Self employed – specialised medical and food industry welding |
| Qualifications: |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer |
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Alex Mesics
Social Media (Facebook,Twitter) & assisting Pete Taylor with Car Construction.
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Mining engineer and fitter |
| Contact: |
email: alex@aussieinvader.com |
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John Ackroyd
UK based Land Speed Specialist, Co-designer and Consultant Engineer
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Isle of Wight, UK |
| Occupation: |
Design engineer |
| Qualifications: |
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
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Sales Representative Ampelite |
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Brad Samers
Pressure Vessel Engineer
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Senior designer in the oil and gas industry |
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Peter Beck
Propulsion System Designer
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation: |
Rocket Systems Design – CEO of Rocket Lab, NZ |
| Web link: |
www.rocketlab.co.nz |
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Sean Paterson
Welder and Fabricator
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
Specialist Welder |
| Company: |
Topline Welding – 0437 769 434 |
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Craig Douglas
Chemical / Fuel Handling and Loading
Profile – Coming soon. |
| Resides: |
Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation: |
CEO Roofdek |
| Qualifications: |
Dangerous Goods Transport Specialist |
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