Here's a video that descripes the effort, challenges and fantastic support from the great number of people that have contributed.
The Road to 200

http://nic.smugmug.com/Cars/The-Road...2_4JqvSRX-A-LB

:surprised: wow.... good job man... that thing is amazing!! :yes:

That was very cool. Looking forward to the speed runs in 2012.

OK
Here's a little segment from the Discovery Channel from our last attempt -

http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/#clip605963

The journey continues............
N

Very cool Nic, How much damage from that 300 foot flight?

Fun
 

Well looking at that from this end it looks like a lot of fun. I am sure that it was a whole lot more than that for you on the scene. Watching the videos of the crashes all I could see were dollar signs $$$$$$$ as it went flying through the air andcame down hard on the tarmac. I have no doubt that you will get the 200 mph mark at some point, but getting there can be a bit frustrating I am sure. Its good to have the financial backing of the big dogs paving the way for you. Good luck with your journey Nic.

Thanks Guys
Yep - it is a lot of work, just hope we can actually hit the goal.


Right now the Autoclub dragway (the one in the video) also hme of the ISC Speed Run -- is on the brink of being shut down - due to residence complaints of the noise............
Just finding a suitable location is very hard. Since 9-11 , all the airports are now off limits to extra-curricular activity. Any Ideas?

Cheers
N

Nic,

Check out private airports. I office at one and am quite familiar with eveything. Runways are a no go but many of them have good taxiways which will work. On the weekends they are mostly vacant.