(0800hrs) ThrustSSC has achieved a peak speed to date of 330mph. Weather permitting, the next run is planned for this afternoon or tomorrow.
(2200) ThrustSSC ran again today, reaching a peak speed of 304mph in a run aborted due to steering problems.
Please check our Runs Database for the very latest information on the progress of ThrustSSC - the database is always updated as soon as possible after the car runs - and always before any report is written and published.
Recent rain has softened the concrete-hard desert and laid the copious amounts of dust - to the team's relief. The softer surface may increase rolling resistance and assist ThrustSSC in stopping from higher speeds.
A number of the white lines have faded in dust-storms and with the rain - these are being repainted with jir - a white lime mix.
'De-fodding’ - collecting all stones and other debris - is in progress. Tracks 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16 and 17 (of a total of seventeen) are completed.
Tracks 17 and 15 have been used so far.
The team equipment, including car, Merlo, Supacats, Pit Station Trailer and tools are now on site at the Desert Pits. The car is housed in an inflatable Aireshelta when being worked on.
After scorching-hot days of 100°F+ when the team first arrived, the weather during the past week has been overcast and windy, with some heavy rain showers. More overnight rain is now drying - the weather is sunny with a light breeze.
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