R465m shortfall hits Bloodhound SSC plan

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“The revised dates reflect the fact that, although interest in and support for the project have never been greater, a number of major funding deals are still in negotiation,” said project director Richard Noble.

The team needs £20m (about R465m) to proceed with the attempt at Hakskeenpan in the Northern Cape’s Kalahari. The land speed record attempt was supposed to be done this year.

“The most difficult part is behind us. We have designed and built the world’s ultimate racing car and prepared the best land speed racing track in history. What we need now are the funds to run the car and money. [The rest] is just a function of perseverance and timing.

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