Sub-contractor to support land speed record attempt

The Bloodhound SSC aims to break the world land speed record by achieving the supersonic speed of 1,000 mph, which will require contribution from the world’s leading engineering and technology companies. The design and production team from Bloodhound SSC visited Newburgh Engineering, based in Rotherham, to assess its facilities and take a factory tour, with a view to using their specialist skills and equipment. Newburgh Engineering was subsequently invited to become a Product Sponsor. This will see the company providing precision components and assemblies for the internal assemblies and chassis elements of the supercar. David Greenan, operations director at Newburgh Engineering, said: “We were delighted to become product sponsors of the Bloodhound SSC. As this is a high precision project, we have the expertise and equipment to ensure the absolute product integrity of the project. At the speeds being attempted by the car, high quality precision components are essential and our team of qualified engineered are looking forward to demonstrating their skills.” Newburgh Engineering works with several schools and colleges in the South Yorkshire area and will be using its involvement in the world land speed record to inspire students about the career opportunities within engineering. The design and construction of the supercar are expected to take three years, with the record attempt taking place in 2011. The 12.8 m Bloodhound SSC will be powered by both jet and rocket propulsion. Bloodhound SSC will be built and piloted by the same partnership that guided the current record holder - the ThrustSSC - to a shade over 763 mph 12 years ago in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada - project leader Richard Noble OBE and driver Andy Green OBE.