Re: Thrust

[Joe Amo <jkamo@rap.midco.net>]

Arne, because the speed to beat, by applying the
power to the ground,  is what many of us find to be
hot rodding

I am in awe of the Thrust SSC and other thrust accomplishments

Joe

Arne Hulstein wrote:

>I am just wondering why there is all this friction towards those who set
>a very good record speed in a thrust powered vehicle. Thrust powered
>vehicles in general really.
>
>To be honest, I wouldn't mind starting a project like the
>aforementioned. Someday... Maybe...
>
>In reality, what you say about their record could come back to you as
>well. Why try for any of those class records as the speed to beat really
>is that 763.035 mph?
>
>Arne
>
>>Not meaning any disrespect but who cares?
>>
>
>>>His team has since moved the goalposts with Andy's supersonic 
>>>runs in the later Thrust SSC but after 20 years you might 
>>>expect another country to put forward an attempt to gain 
>>>this accolade.