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As of mid-2026, Rosco McGlashan has not yet broken the 1,000 mph land speed record.

While he remains the holder of the Australian land speed record (achieved at 500 mph), his current project, the Aussie Invader 5R, is still in its mission phase. Recent reports and community visits to his garage in Mullaloo as recently as May 2026 confirm that the focus remains on the ongoing development and preparation of the rocket-powered vehicle for this monumental attempt. He continues to be recognized as a dedicated contender for the world record.

Has any car gone beyond this? How do Ferrari, Bugatti and Koenigsegg compare?

The short answer is no, no other vehicle has officially surpassed the outright world land speed record of 763.035 mph (1,227.985 km/h) set by the jet-powered ThrustSSC in 1997.

It is important to distinguish between land speed record vehicles and production cars (like those from Bugatti, Koenigsegg, or Ferrari). They represent two completely different engineering worlds:

Land Speed Record (LSR) Vehicles: These are bespoke, one-off engineering marvels designed for a single purpose: maximum speed on a long, flat surface (typically a salt flat). They often use jet or rocket engines and are essentially ground-based missiles. Production Cars: These are road-legal vehicles engineered for a balance of speed, handling, comfort, safety, and reliability. Even the fastest “hypercars” are physically limited by tires, transmissions, and aerodynamics that allow them to be driven on public roads.

How Sports Cars Compare

Bugatti & Koenigsegg: These manufacturers represent the pinnacle of automotive engineering for consumers. Bugatti made history with the Chiron Super Sport 300+, which exceeded 300 mph (489 km/h). Koenigsegg continuously pushes these limits with models like the Jesko Absolut, which boasts a theoretical top speed of over 310 mph (500 km/h). While these numbers are staggering for a car you can drive to the store, they are still less than half the speed of the ThrustSSC. Ferrari: While Ferrari produces some of the world’s most successful track and road cars, they focus heavily on cornering, lap times, and the driving experience rather than just top-speed records. Their production cars typically do not compete in the “top speed wars” seen between Bugatti and Koenigsegg.

In summary: The ThrustSSC record remains the absolute ceiling for ground speed, while brands like Bugatti and Koenigsegg compete for the title of the fastest road-legal vehicle. The two categories are fundamentally incomparable in terms of purpose and technology.

More interesting questions

What is the sound barrier speed in MPH?

The speed of sound, often referred to as the sound barrier, is not a fixed number because it varies based on atmospheric conditions like temperature and altitude. However, at sea level under standard conditions (typically 15°C or 59°F), the speed of sound is generally accepted to be approximately 761 to 767 mph (about 1,225 km/h).

Because sound travels through air, colder air generally slows it down, while warmer air allows it to travel faster.

What’s the fastest the bloodhound competitor car has gone? Is it still developed by the university of Swansea?

The Bloodhound LSR project is a major competitor in the race to set a new land speed record. Here are the answers to your questions:

Fastest Speed Achieved: The highest speed the Bloodhound LSR has reached during testing is 628 mph (1,011 km/h). This milestone was achieved in November 2019 during high-speed testing conducted at Hakskeenpan in South Africa.

Development and Status: Swansea University: While Swansea University played a crucial role in the initial development and engineering of the vehicle (providing CFD modeling and design expertise), the project is no longer solely developed by them.

Current Management: The project underwent a significant change in 2019 when it was saved from administration and rebranded as Bloodhound LSR under a new entity, Grafton LSR Limited. The headquarters moved to the UK Land Speed Record Centre at SGS Berkeley Green University Technical College in Gloucestershire. Project Outlook: The project has faced various challenges, including funding gaps, but remains active in its pursuit of the land speed record. As of 2025/2026, the team has been seeking further investment to complete the final stages of the record-breaking attempt.

What is the fastest that any man-made machine has gone?

The fastest man-made object ever recorded is NASA’s Parker Solar Probe.

By utilizing the Sun’s immense gravity through repeated flybys, the probe has achieved record-breaking speeds. It reached a staggering velocity of approximately 394,736 mph (635,266 km/h) during a swing around Venus. Its speed continues to increase as it performs closer orbits to the Sun; projections estimate it will reach top speeds exceeding 430,000 mph (approx. 191 km/s) as its mission progresses.

While a famous historical anomaly—the Pascal-B manhole cover—was once thought to be the fastest object due to a 1950s underground nuclear test that launched a steel plate at estimated speeds of over 130,000 mph, the Parker Solar Probe has officially surpassed this in terms of sustained, controlled spacecraft performance.

What about the fastest man-made machine on earth?

Fastest Ground Vehicle

The official world land speed record is held by the ThrustSSC, a jet-powered car driven by Andy Green. On October 15, 1997, it achieved an average speed of 763.035 mph (1,227.985 km/h), officially breaking the sound barrier on land.

Fastest Atmospheric Vehicle

If we look at vehicles traveling through the atmosphere (rather than on the ground), the records are significantly higher: Fastest Manned, Rocket-Powered Aircraft: The North American X-15 holds the record for the fastest manned aircraft, reaching a speed of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) (Mach 6.7) in 1967. Fastest Jet-Powered Aircraft: The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is widely recognized as the fastest air-breathing (jet-powered) manned aircraft, capable of speeds exceeding Mach 3.3 (over 2,190 mph). Fastest Unmanned Aircraft: The NASA X-43 unmanned experimental aircraft reached a record-breaking Mach 9.6 (approximately 7,000 mph) during flight tests on November 16, 2024.

This video features a live musical performance of the song “E ti tobi to” by EmmaOMG, accompanied by The OhEmGee Choir, Pelumi Deborah, and Officialbbo. The performance is dedicated to declaring and celebrating the greatness of God. The title and primary lyrics of the song are in Yoruba, a language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria.

Key highlights include: Musical Worship: The video consists of a continuous live worship session filled with rich choir harmonies, instrumental arrangements, and praise. Guest Introductions: EmmaOMG introduces various performers throughout the set, including welcoming Minister B to the stage. Atmosphere of Praise: The audience and performers engage in an expressive time of worship, characterized by collective shouts of “Hallelujah,” enthusiastic applause, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude to Jesus. Finale: The performance concludes with high-energy worship and musical flourishes.

In this talk, Dr. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, a renowned biomedical engineer and academic, discusses the critical challenges within engineering education in Ghana and provides a roadmap for transformation.

Core Challenges Identified: The “Import” Mentality: Dr. Kaufmann notes that Ghanaian society is often risk-averse and prefers importing foreign-made solutions over trusting locally engineered products. Lack of Clear Objectives: Educational institutions and educators often lack a clear definition of what kind of engineer they are intended to produce, leading to a system with little accountability. Flawed Reward Systems: Engineering students are often trained to prioritize rote memorization to earn high grades and secure employment, rather than being encouraged to engage in creative problem-solving or innovation. Parental and Social Pressures: Well-meaning parents often steer their children away from engineering or toward specific paths that guarantee jobs, while the rigid science-based curriculum often excludes those with a passion for engineering but the “wrong” subject combinations.

Potential Solutions and Way Forward: Collaborative Practical Programs: Dr. Kaufmann shares the success of her department’s collaboration with the University of Michigan, which sends students into hospitals to identify real-world problems and design solutions, fostering innovation. Fostering Passion and Confidence: She highlights that Ghanaian students are capable of creating prototypes and patents when given the right space and encouragement to solve real problems. Strategic Policy Changes: National Dialogue: Shifting the focus from merely getting a certificate to learning how to innovate. Evidence-Based Reforms: Implementing programs to track data that can inform better teaching practices and government investment. Broadening Access: Encouraging parents and society to support student passions rather than forcing them into traditional, “safe” career paths.

This video features actor and artist Jim Carrey delivering an inspiring message about overcoming fear, defining personal purpose, and choosing love over fear in life’s journey.

Key Themes and Takeaways:

Fear vs. Love: Carrey explains that our life choices are driven by either fear or love. He warns against choosing paths based on “fear disguised as practicality.” The Lesson from his Father: He shares the story of his father, an accountant who let go of his dream of being a comedian for a “safe” job, only to be laid off later. This taught Carrey that you can fail at what you don’t love, so you might as well take a chance on your passion. Purpose: Carrey describes his realization that his life’s purpose was to help “free people from concern.” He encourages listeners to identify how their own talents can serve others, noting that the positive effect we have on others is the most valuable currency. Identity and Ego: He reflects on his fame, noting that while he reached the “top of the mountain,” he still had to find peace within himself. He warns against the ego’s trap—the constant need for achievement and the belief that we are never “enough.” Faith and Living Fully: Carrey advocates for living in the present moment, practicing a “reset button” on negative thinking, and choosing faith over fear. He urges the audience to follow their “playful heart.”

You can see Loki’s actor about to break character. The reactions from the other actors make this story so much more interesting. The fact that Chris Hemsworth (Thor) improvises this on the spot is chef’s kiss

As of mid-2026, Rosco McGlashan has not yet broken the 1,000 mph land speed record.

While he remains the holder of the Australian land speed record (achieved at 500 mph), his current project, the Aussie Invader 5R, is still in its mission phase. Recent reports and community visits to his garage in Mullaloo as recently as May 2026 confirm that the focus remains on the ongoing development and preparation of the rocket-powered vehicle for this monumental attempt. He continues to be recognized as a dedicated contender for the world record.

Has any car gone beyond this? How do Ferrari, Bugatti and Koenigsegg compare?

The short answer is no, no other vehicle has officially surpassed the outright world land speed record of 763.035 mph (1,227.985 km/h) set by the jet-powered ThrustSSC in 1997.

It is important to distinguish between land speed record vehicles and production cars (like those from Bugatti, Koenigsegg, or Ferrari). They represent two completely different engineering worlds:

Land Speed Record (LSR) Vehicles: These are bespoke, one-off engineering marvels designed for a single purpose: maximum speed on a long, flat surface (typically a salt flat). They often use jet or rocket engines and are essentially ground-based missiles. Production Cars: These are road-legal vehicles engineered for a balance of speed, handling, comfort, safety, and reliability. Even the fastest “hypercars” are physically limited by tires, transmissions, and aerodynamics that allow them to be driven on public roads.

How Sports Cars Compare

Bugatti & Koenigsegg: These manufacturers represent the pinnacle of automotive engineering for consumers. Bugatti made history with the Chiron Super Sport 300+, which exceeded 300 mph (489 km/h). Koenigsegg continuously pushes these limits with models like the Jesko Absolut, which boasts a theoretical top speed of over 310 mph (500 km/h). While these numbers are staggering for a car you can drive to the store, they are still less than half the speed of the ThrustSSC. Ferrari: While Ferrari produces some of the world’s most successful track and road cars, they focus heavily on cornering, lap times, and the driving experience rather than just top-speed records. Their production cars typically do not compete in the “top speed wars” seen between Bugatti and Koenigsegg.

In summary: The ThrustSSC record remains the absolute ceiling for ground speed, while brands like Bugatti and Koenigsegg compete for the title of the fastest road-legal vehicle. The two categories are fundamentally incomparable in terms of purpose and technology.

More interesting questions

What is the sound barrier speed in MPH?

The speed of sound, often referred to as the sound barrier, is not a fixed number because it varies based on atmospheric conditions like temperature and altitude. However, at sea level under standard conditions (typically 15°C or 59°F), the speed of sound is generally accepted to be approximately 761 to 767 mph (about 1,225 km/h).

Because sound travels through air, colder air generally slows it down, while warmer air allows it to travel faster.

What’s the fastest the bloodhound competitor car has gone? Is it still developed by the university of Swansea?

The Bloodhound LSR project is a major competitor in the race to set a new land speed record. Here are the answers to your questions:

Fastest Speed Achieved: The highest speed the Bloodhound LSR has reached during testing is 628 mph (1,011 km/h). This milestone was achieved in November 2019 during high-speed testing conducted at Hakskeenpan in South Africa.

Development and Status: Swansea University: While Swansea University played a crucial role in the initial development and engineering of the vehicle (providing CFD modeling and design expertise), the project is no longer solely developed by them.

Current Management: The project underwent a significant change in 2019 when it was saved from administration and rebranded as Bloodhound LSR under a new entity, Grafton LSR Limited. The headquarters moved to the UK Land Speed Record Centre at SGS Berkeley Green University Technical College in Gloucestershire. Project Outlook: The project has faced various challenges, including funding gaps, but remains active in its pursuit of the land speed record. As of 2025/2026, the team has been seeking further investment to complete the final stages of the record-breaking attempt.

What is the fastest that any man-made machine has gone?

The fastest man-made object ever recorded is NASA’s Parker Solar Probe.

By utilizing the Sun’s immense gravity through repeated flybys, the probe has achieved record-breaking speeds. It reached a staggering velocity of approximately 394,736 mph (635,266 km/h) during a swing around Venus. Its speed continues to increase as it performs closer orbits to the Sun; projections estimate it will reach top speeds exceeding 430,000 mph (approx. 191 km/s) as its mission progresses.

While a famous historical anomaly—the Pascal-B manhole cover—was once thought to be the fastest object due to a 1950s underground nuclear test that launched a steel plate at estimated speeds of over 130,000 mph, the Parker Solar Probe has officially surpassed this in terms of sustained, controlled spacecraft performance.

What about the fastest man-made machine on earth?

Fastest Ground Vehicle

The official world land speed record is held by the ThrustSSC, a jet-powered car driven by Andy Green. On October 15, 1997, it achieved an average speed of 763.035 mph (1,227.985 km/h), officially breaking the sound barrier on land.

Fastest Atmospheric Vehicle

If we look at vehicles traveling through the atmosphere (rather than on the ground), the records are significantly higher: Fastest Manned, Rocket-Powered Aircraft: The North American X-15 holds the record for the fastest manned aircraft, reaching a speed of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) (Mach 6.7) in 1967. Fastest Jet-Powered Aircraft: The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is widely recognized as the fastest air-breathing (jet-powered) manned aircraft, capable of speeds exceeding Mach 3.3 (over 2,190 mph). Fastest Unmanned Aircraft: The NASA X-43 unmanned experimental aircraft reached a record-breaking Mach 9.6 (approximately 7,000 mph) during flight tests on November 16, 2024.

This video features a live musical performance of the song “E ti tobi to” by EmmaOMG, accompanied by The OhEmGee Choir, Pelumi Deborah, and Officialbbo. The performance is dedicated to declaring and celebrating the greatness of God. The title and primary lyrics of the song are in Yoruba, a language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria.

Key highlights include: Musical Worship: The video consists of a continuous live worship session filled with rich choir harmonies, instrumental arrangements, and praise. Guest Introductions: EmmaOMG introduces various performers throughout the set, including welcoming Minister B to the stage. Atmosphere of Praise: The audience and performers engage in an expressive time of worship, characterized by collective shouts of “Hallelujah,” enthusiastic applause, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude to Jesus. Finale: The performance concludes with high-energy worship and musical flourishes.

In this talk, Dr. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, a renowned biomedical engineer and academic, discusses the critical challenges within engineering education in Ghana and provides a roadmap for transformation.

Core Challenges Identified: The “Import” Mentality: Dr. Kaufmann notes that Ghanaian society is often risk-averse and prefers importing foreign-made solutions over trusting locally engineered products. Lack of Clear Objectives: Educational institutions and educators often lack a clear definition of what kind of engineer they are intended to produce, leading to a system with little accountability. Flawed Reward Systems: Engineering students are often trained to prioritize rote memorization to earn high grades and secure employment, rather than being encouraged to engage in creative problem-solving or innovation. Parental and Social Pressures: Well-meaning parents often steer their children away from engineering or toward specific paths that guarantee jobs, while the rigid science-based curriculum often excludes those with a passion for engineering but the “wrong” subject combinations.

Potential Solutions and Way Forward: Collaborative Practical Programs: Dr. Kaufmann shares the success of her department’s collaboration with the University of Michigan, which sends students into hospitals to identify real-world problems and design solutions, fostering innovation. Fostering Passion and Confidence: She highlights that Ghanaian students are capable of creating prototypes and patents when given the right space and encouragement to solve real problems. Strategic Policy Changes: National Dialogue: Shifting the focus from merely getting a certificate to learning how to innovate. Evidence-Based Reforms: Implementing programs to track data that can inform better teaching practices and government investment. Broadening Access: Encouraging parents and society to support student passions rather than forcing them into traditional, “safe” career paths.

This video features actor and artist Jim Carrey delivering an inspiring message about overcoming fear, defining personal purpose, and choosing love over fear in life’s journey.

Key Themes and Takeaways:

Fear vs. Love: Carrey explains that our life choices are driven by either fear or love. He warns against choosing paths based on “fear disguised as practicality.” The Lesson from his Father: He shares the story of his father, an accountant who let go of his dream of being a comedian for a “safe” job, only to be laid off later. This taught Carrey that you can fail at what you don’t love, so you might as well take a chance on your passion. Purpose: Carrey describes his realization that his life’s purpose was to help “free people from concern.” He encourages listeners to identify how their own talents can serve others, noting that the positive effect we have on others is the most valuable currency. Identity and Ego: He reflects on his fame, noting that while he reached the “top of the mountain,” he still had to find peace within himself. He warns against the ego’s trap—the constant need for achievement and the belief that we are never “enough.” Faith and Living Fully: Carrey advocates for living in the present moment, practicing a “reset button” on negative thinking, and choosing faith over fear. He urges the audience to follow their “playful heart.”

In this inspiring talk, former stockbroker Tomislav Perko shares his journey of traveling the world with almost no money following the 2008 financial crisis. He explains that travel is accessible to everyone if you prioritize experiences over traditional luxury, and he outlines several practical strategies to minimize costs:

Key Travel Strategies: Transportation: Perko relies on hitchhiking, which he notes is free and creates unique adventures. Other alternatives include walking, cycling, or working in exchange for transportation on boats. Accommodation: He frequently uses Couchsurfing to stay with locals, providing a more authentic experience than hotels. Additional options include camping in city parks or volunteering in exchange for room and board. Food and Expenses: To save money, he suggests buying groceries in supermarkets or even dumpster diving for discarded food. He emphasizes avoiding expensive bars and restaurants.

Earning Money on the Road: While traveling, Perko occasionally earned money through busking or by taking short-term manual labor jobs, such as his experience as a traffic diverter in Australia, which allowed him to fund months of travel with just two weeks of work.

Core Life Lessons: Overcoming Prejudice: Perko highlights his realization that the world is often less dangerous than media or societal fears suggest. He shares anecdotes about how people in different countries often share similar, often unfounded, warnings about their neighbors. The Return Home: He discusses the challenge of reintegrating into normal life, offering three options: returning to the old lifestyle, becoming a perpetual traveler, or finding a balance by maintaining the “intensity” of travel while living in one place.

Ultimately, Perko encourages viewers to act on their gut feelings and move past the fear of being “broke” to pursue their dreams, concluding with the sentiment that in 20 years, we are more likely to regret the things we didn’t do than the things we did.

The Desire for a Simple Life: Throughout the song, particularly around the 30-second mark and again near the 1-minute 30-second mark, Stonebwoy expresses that people simply want a dignified existence. This is defined by basic human needs: food, clothing, love, and shelter. Critique of Social Injustice: The lyrics address systemic exploitation, such as the commodification of natural resources like oxygen, mentioned around the 20-second and 2-minute 40-second marks. He questions how people are expected to survive when basic necessities are turned into burdens. Call for Accountability: Moving into the 2nd minute, the song highlights the selfishness of those who prioritize their own wealth at the expense of others, labeling such actions as predatory and unprincipled.

The message concludes by reinforcing that everyone deserves stability and peace, emphasizing that the hardships described are what ultimately force people to consider leaving their motherland.

LYRICS Rebel liberation, bhim Tell me wher to gonna run go, ya Hey deat dakey Jonny Blaze ooya ooya ooya Tell we where we gonna run go After making our motherland a bitter place to live Tell we where we gonna run go Wen dem say we have to pay for the oxygen we breathe Answer me now Mr. big man You no see everybody want to go run go up foreign no Simple life, is all we want life Give me food, give me clothes, give me love and give me shelter shelter ‘Cus simple life, is all we want life Give me food, give me cloth, give me love and give me shelter shelter Ya uno fi hear mi please This a one yah song mi a sing from the deep Down ina mi heart and mi a feel like to weep Wolipa tin a gwan wey the people cyan keep cyan slee But the burniton mi come mi aso fi speack You are the one to make life easy Same you are make it harder, madder After everybody marsh up and there is no where to scatter Tell me Tell we where we gonna run go After making our motherland a bitter place to live Tell we where we gonna run go Wen dem say we have to pay for the oxygen we breathe Answer me now Mr. big man You no see everybody want to go run go up foreign no Simple life, is all we want life Give me food, give me cloth, give me love and give me shelter shelter Simple life, is all we want life Give me food, give me cloth, give me love and give me shelter shelter Yaa yaa, well den Naugh a dem sell out, sell out Burn dem sell out, fi selfishness we see dem sell out With the life, speedy life, dem tell a life The truth stay we always try to hide yee Call a spade a spade And don’t call it a dagger Living bigger at the expence of a brother You don’t have no pride think you reach you is a robber Got derm and forsake the poor Call a spade a spade And don’t call it a dagger Living bigger at the expence of a brother You don’t have no pride think you reach you is a robber God never forsake the poor Tell we where we gonna run go After making our motherland a bitter place to live Tell we where we gonna run go Wen dem say we have to pay for the oxygen we breathe Answer me now Mr. big man You no see everybody want to go run go up foreign no Simple life, is all we want life Give me food, give me clothes, give me love and give me shelter shelter Simple life, is all we want life Give me food, give me clothes, give me love and give me shelter shelter Source: Musixmatch

You can see Loki’s actor about to break character. The reactions from the other actors make this story so much more interesting. The fact that Chris Hemsworth (Thor) improvises this on the spot is chef’s kiss

After the game everybody comes to you asking for their mobile phone. You better have all the phones accounted for No words needed here

Graduation speech about the fact that you could fail but you can always try again

Remix of the iphone opening ringtone by Holy Drill with an amapiano twist. Cynthia leave him alone

If boondocks was in Ga

Nice beat and an example of unconventional music

You know, I’ve always thought that Henry Cavill was American 🇺🇸 , turns out he’s British 🇬🇧 instead.

Behind the scenes - Man of Steel

This video details how some of the scenes in DC’s Superman movie Man of Steel was made.

Henry says he was grateful to find a moment of peace through all the hectic filming and that really stuck with me ♥️

freestyle rap dropped by Harry Mack Himself, this is one of the videos that goes on the shelf. And the beat, HMack was just killing that beat 🎶

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