Dear Bloodhound Supporters,
I hope all is well as we emerge from a strange and difficult period in our lives.
It has been a while since you had an update and, therefore, I wanted to give you a brief overview on a few things that have been happening since taking over and assure you of my determination for Bloodhound to set a new Land Speed Record.
Of course, as in many business sectors, the Covid pandemic derailed this project’s momentum following the highly successful trials in 2019 and limited our ability to source new commercial interest during the lockdown period. Securing the necessary funding continues to be the biggest challenge we face. Nonetheless, many discussions I’ve had over the last year have been hugely positive about Bloodhound, what the project stands for, what it’s capable of doing, and how it is going to get there.
I’m passionate about the STEM influence that Bloodhound has on our younger generations. We need more scientists and engineers to solve the challenges the world will face in the future, and Bloodhound plays a huge role in planting a seed in younger minds/igniting a passion in school children that will inspire some of them to consider STEM careers later in life. Whenever I present at schools, I’m in awe at how Bloodhound ignites excitement that then leads to inquisitive questioning! This continues to underpin my motivation to lead the project forwards. (www.BloodhoundEducation.com)
Whilst we have successfully achieved 628mph during testing, there is a need to ensure that Bloodhound is more relevant in today’s world and transform its reputation away from the historic fossil fuel propelled Land Speed Record cars of the past. I am therefore happy to share with you the exciting news that we are currently reconfiguring the project to operate Bloodhound as a Net Zero contributor in greenhouse gases. Utilising green fuels strengthens our ability to inspire the next generation of Engineers and create a lasting legacy, as the world pushes engineering boundaries in a sustainable way.
Our achievements in Newquay and South Africa have always drawn significant external praise, and I am confident that we can complete the next phase of our journey. The good news is that I am more optimistic about 2022 than the previous two years and I remain hopeful that we will find a new investor/owner who wishes to join us and help complete this iconic journey to setting a new Outright Land Speed Record.
Finally, I am aware that many of you don’t know too much about me and why I am so passionate about what we are trying to achieve, so please take a look at the MotorMouth Podcast where I chat to Tim & Harry about Bloodhound. You can find it online by searching for “Motormouth Podcast” or clicking here.
Finally, once again, many thanks for your continued support and please do carry on spreading the message that I am looking for a new investor/owner, that can join us for the final phase of our journey. There will be someone out there who wishes to help set the first Net Zero Outright Land Speed Record……. Now wouldn’t that just be a fantastic legacy for the project…
Kind regards,
Stuart
