The Bloodhound LSR world land speed record project looked to have its handbrake permanently on last year when it went into administration. Then it was rescued in a last minute bid by British businessman Ian Warhurst.

At the time there was lots of positivity, but Warhurst and his team were reluctant to commit to exact dates when the rocket-propelled car would do its first high speed runs on the Hakskeen Pan in SA’s Northern Cape. ..

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