MACH
1club
PO BOX 77, HAMPTON,
MIDDX, TW12 2XN, ENGLAND
THRUST SSC PROJECT BULLETIN
Issue No. 10, April 1997
JORDAN & BLACK ROCK ARE GO !! - FULL DETAILS
Spring is here! Winter's gone - thank god - and the long hard slog of getting everything ready for
dealing with our 'unfinished business' is almost over. Was it busy at Farnborough? - busier than a one
armed juggler I'd say, but as always that's half the fun of doing something as rewarding and challenging
as this. If you're one of the many new members who've joined recently, then a special welcome to this
Project Bulletin. We've got lots on offer to all members, new and old, but as ever, before we get into that,
here's Richard's latest update telling you exactly where we are with things
Well, this is it - the Antonov is booked and we fly to Azraq in Jordan at the end of the month. I have just
returned from the US where we have been setting up the bid head to head with Spirit of America - that is
now on and we start running on September 2nd. Two days ago, Martyn Davidson and I were on the Black
Rock Desert - most of it is dry and the surface is outstanding. This is going to be a hell of a year!
As is usual in this business, everytime we take the car overseas, we bet the entire project on the outcome.
Not only do we have an open ended budget, but this may result in an overrun of over 100% depending on
what happens - how for instance can we make essential repairs or changes to Thrust SSC if the money isn't
in the budget. Of course we have to close our eyes and just do it.
So this is the position - we have to get a good result in Jordan or there is a real danger that the project
comes to an end. As the Project Director, I have the painful duty to stop the project if we think that it's not
going to go any further. But that very much the black side - we have all learned a great deal since the first
trip to Jordan - the car is complete, painted and looks a billion dollars, and the team is very committed and
deeply confident. Personally, I think we'll have our problems, but the chances are good.
Now to the club: did you know that the Mach 1 Club and the merchandise sales have now funded over
17% of the entire project revenue? It's a huge contribution and it's very valuable not only because of its size
but also because it's much more dependable than the sponsorships which often tend to be political decisions.
True to our promise, we are putting a large Mach 1 Club logo on the Thrust SSC nose.
Which brings us on to Jordan. Obviously we need to generate as much money as we possibly can, so the
offers are on the table in front of you and we hope that you will want to respond. We have Jordan 2
certificates signed by Andy and me, or the whole team depending on which you choose. The new Thrust
SSC Expedition watch is being produced by Timex with its face being an exact copy of Andy's cockpit
Machmeter. There are also Thrust SSC Team green polo shirts, and if you are a Gold Card Member, the
opportunity to have your Gold Number painted in gold on the outside of the rear fuselage of Thrust SSC forever. And on top of that, we are finalising a deal to charter our own aircraft to fly you out to Jordan.
We've got a real chance now, so I hope to see you at Farnborough for a Farewell Club Open Day on
Sunday April 27th, and then in Jordan with your certificate, watch and team green polo shirt!
Best wishes and thanks for all your help,
Richard Noble OBE
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CLUB STILL GROWING : HOW TO FOLLOW THRUST IN JORDAN
This Club just gets bigger and bigger!! Thanks to your efforts to spread the word and recruit new
members, we now have another 25 Gold Card members and well over a hundred standard members - there
seems to be just no end to the number of interested people who want to be involved. A special "Well Done"
to I P Williams who won our latest recruitment campaign prize draw - a new T Shirt is on its way to you.
Thanks also to those who helped make the BBC Tomorrow's World Live Exhibition such a success. In fact,
we even asked some regular helpers to give this one a miss in order to give others a chance. There was huge
interest shown in the car at the NEC - not surprising really - it looked simply stunning!!
In the last Bulletin, we also asked for volunteers to 'fod' the tracks in Jordan and were amazed by the
response. It gave us a few headaches before we sorted it all out, but we now have the list and some reserves
just in case. The 'fodders' are a good mix of new volunteers, a couple of old hands, and a couple who
travelled to Jordan last time and who know the ropes. Again, thanks to all those who volunteered and don't
be too disappointed if you didn't make it - there will be plenty of other chances to help at Black Rock later in
the year.
Many of you have told us that you plan to go to Jordan to see the car run - and you really must if you can so we are trying to charter a plane. The deal isn't done yet, but if you do think that you might be going,
please write to us at the usual address and send a medium sized stamped addressed envelope so that we
can send details. If you want to travel independently, that's fine, but again we can send details of car hire,
hotels and general advice if you want us to. First hand reports tells us that things look very, very favourable.
We can't wait to get back and get on with things!!
COME TO SEE US AT FARNBOROUGH : YOUR NUMBER ON SSC
Now that the car is complete, we'll be showing things off to the Press, so watch out for articles in
magazines and newspapers during the last week in April. But if you want to see things first hand, we've
managed to fit in one more Open Day as a 'Farewell' event prior to Jordan. The date is Sunday April 27 th.
The design team will be there to give their latest presentations and answer your questions. If you are a new
member and you haven't visited us before, then we can promise you a fantastic day's entertainment. And for
all you collectors out there, we'll also be auctioning some parts from the car such as the steering column, a
titanium panel and some suspension parts from when it made its first Jordan runs. These are real one off
opportunities and what else would you do with your money, anyway!!
You wouldn't expect us to let a Project Bulletin go by without a few other special offers now would you?
- so here goes! Many of you have been collecting the Certificates marking significant steps in project
progress and since getting back to Jordan is just such an event, we now have a Jordan 2 certificate on offer.
Even if you haven't got the others, they are a very collectible one-off memento of the event. £12.50 gets you
a certificate signed by Richard and Andy, while £20.00 gets you the super de luxe version signed by the
whole team - got to be worth it!
What about a new watch? Details of the new Timex Thrust SSC Expedition watch are included
elsewhere, but in the meantime, if you're a Gold Card` Member, how would you like your membership
number painted in Gold on the outside of the rear fuselage. The cost is £100. Yes, it's a lot of money, but
your number will be on the car forever and when it finally ends up on tour, and then in a museum
somewhere, we’ll make sure that a list of names and numbers are displayed with the car so the world will
know the contribution that you've made. As with all these offers, all the money goes directly towards
running the car. Thank you for your continued support and we'll see you on April 27th.
The Mach 1 Club Team
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MACH 1 CLUB ORDER FORM
Name:........................................................................Membership No.................................
Address:................................................................................................................................
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Post Code:..............................................................Tel No:...................................................
GOLD CARD NUMBER ON CAR OFFER
Please paint my Gold Card Number on the outside of the rear fuselage in Gold where it will remain for the
duration of the project. I enclose a cheque for £100.
(please tick)
Please upgrade my membership to Gold Card status so that I can take advantage of the above offer. I
enclose a cheque for £160 for the upgrade and Gold number on Thrust SSC.
(please tick)
FAREWELL OPEN DAY BOOKING - APRIL 27th
Please reserve …………(enter number) place(s) for on April 27th for the 'Jordan Farewell' Farnborough
Open Day. Price is £10 each for members and guests. I enclose a cheque for the total cost and a Stamped
Addressed Envelope for confirmation and instructions.
JORDAN 2 CERTIFICATES
Please send me the following Jordan 2 certificates signed by Richard Noble and Andy Green, or the whole
Thrust SSC Team :
RN/AG Certificate
…… (please enter number required at £12.50 each)
Team Certificate
…… (please enter number required at £20.00 each)
For all of the above offers, please write to the address below. Cheques (UK pounds sterling only) payable
to SSC Programme Ltd. Visa & Mastercard quoting number and expiry date are also accepted.
Mach 1 Club, PO Box 77, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2XN, England
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THE THRUST SSC EXPEDITION WATCH
Under an extraordinary licencing arrangement with Timex Corporation, who usually only sign deals with
the likes of Disney and Timberland, we have reached agreement with them for the special Thrust SSC
watch, which is offered here through the Mach 1 Club, and later will be on sale in the shops.
Based on the new top-selling quality Timex Expedition range, the Thrust SSC watch has the following
features:
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dial exactly as the Machmeter in the Thrust SSC cockpit
Indiglo night light
Quick-Date setting
polypropylene/leather strap
lightweight anodised aluminium case
individually numbered.
ITEM
Timex Thrust SSC Expedition watch
Timex Thrust SSC Expedition watch engraved with your Mach 1 Club number
PRICE
£50.00
£60.00
P&P
£2.00
£2.00
Delivery - we aim to turn these round really quickly, but at the worst case, please allow six weeks.
LATEST MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE NOW
REF
ITEM
Upgrade to Mach 1 Club Gold Card membership
PRICE
£60.00
P&P
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SSC29
Polo shirt with embroidered SSC logo - Green, Yellow or White
Adult sizes: XL, L, M, S
£17.00
£2.00
Child sizes 7/8, child 9/11
Thrust SSC tie - Blue with motif background and SSC logo at tip
£15.00
£12.00
£2.00
£2.00
Thrust SSC tie - Black with diagonal stripes and motif background and
SSC logo at tip
FASTEST MAN ON EARTH - book on Thrust 2 by David Tremayne signed by David Tremayne and Richard Noble
Thrust SSC two piece designer glass in special tin
£12.00
£2.00
£14.00
£1.00
£25.00
£1.50
New large format 2 sided colour poster featuring Jordan action shots
from Paris Match magazine
£5.00
£2.00
SSC30
SSC31
SSC32
SSC33
SSC34
To order, please write to the address below stating reference, quantity, size, colour and the total amount
including postage & packing. Overseas orders, please add a further £5.00 to your order. Cheques (UK
pounds sterling only) payable to SSC Programme Ltd. Visa & Mastercard quoting number and expiry
date are also accepted.
Mach 1 Club, PO Box 77, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2XN, England
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