Our Friends and Heroes

 Ken Warby The fastest man on water in the world, an Aussie legend and current World Water Speed record holder at 317.596 mph (511.11 km/h). Record set in 1978 at Blowering Dam, New South Wales in Australia.

Bloodhound SSC Our British friends, LSR and 1,000 mph rivals with Bloodhound SSC. The current World Land Speed Record holders with 763.035 mph (1227.986 km/h) set with Thrust SSC in 1997 driven by Andy Green.

North American Eagle Our USA friends and LSR rivals with North American Eagle (NAE). They are looking to also break the Current Land Speed Record held by the British with their car that has a potential to achieve 800 mph.

Sonic Wind Waldo Stakes is a space age designer and rocket pioneer of Land Speed research vehicles. He is looking to design, construct and campaign the most advanced and powerful piloted ground vehicles ever conceived.

Land Speed Racing The Society of Land Speed Racing Historians are a group of people looking to preserve the history and heritage of Land Speed and Dry Lakes racing and promote the hot rodding culture and history.

 

 Dry Lake Racers Australia The DLRA is promoting and encouraging Land Speed Racing in Australia at Lake Gairdner, where Rosco has set his Australian LSR and took Aussie Invader III to 643 mph.
John Paul Stapp If you think a top fuel dragster is quick, check this out! John Paul Stapp pioneered many modern day aviation survival techniques and often used himself as a live crash dummy. He has survived negative 46.2G!

The Rocketman One for the real rocket enthusiast. Minnesota-born inventor and rocketeer holds dozens of speed records, creates mind-blowing stunts that changed the look of Hollywood films.
Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a company building the rocket engine for Aussie Invader 5R. They deliver pioneering technology and specialised components to the international space industry. Work closely with NASA.

Mike Annear is a vital part of the Aussie Invader team and is one of Australia’s best computer animators and 3D modellers. He has been responsible for all the Aussie Invader 5R concept drawings and movies on this website.
I-Dares are a team of individuals that create wild rides for vehicle racing, film and video production and produce stunt shows. They have created the world’s biggest “car crushing” motorbike, weighing an incredible 13 tonnes.
Rainbow Coloured Fred Blois runs a website dedicated to Donald and Sir Malcolm Campbell, and their many Bluebird Craft. Fred is sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with other like-minded people.