Video Archives: Aussie Invader 5R Video Log

Rosco is seen here talking to year 12 engineering students from Willetton High School in Perth, who attended a father and son day at the Aussie Invader workshop. This was arranged by their engineering teacher Brett Boughton with the idea … Continue reading →

With all of the forces at play, how will Rosco steer Aussie Invader 5R? Weighing over 9 tonnes when fully fuelled and moving at 1,000 mph (1,609 km/h), steering comes high on the importance list. To be eligible for the absolute world … Continue reading →

How does Rosco get in and out of the most powerful car in the world? Watch as the man himself gets up close and personal with the pneumatic system that raises and lowers the driver’s canopy on the Aussie Invader 1,000 … Continue reading →

11th November 2011 Going fast in a short space of time is the fun part of land speed record racing, with the issue often being stopping. To make a record pass you need to have 2 runs over the same measured mile … Continue reading →

28th September 2011 This is a quick Vlog update from Rosco who explains in simple terms how the rocket motor works in the world’s most powerful car, the 200,000hp Aussie Invader 5R.

30th August 2011 This is a quick Vlog update from Rosco who was at the Perth motor show for several talks and to meet everyone and a poster and merchandising session.

23rd August 2011 So how does Rosco McGlashan steer the world’s most powerful car, Aussie Invader 5R? Watch Rosco explain such a complex task in simple terms, shot on handycam in the Aussie Invader workshop. 

2nd August 2011 Rosco introduces the concept of the Video Log, talks about the project and shows the car as it stands at the moment.