Bloodhound inspiring youngsters - pictures

“Bloodhound staff teach basics, then students make their own rocket. We were technical consultant for Bolaji and Dean, both aged 14”

“A metal box recorded the 50-metre dash to calculate an average speed. And as the first car set off, we were shocked at the speed”

Reporter Saarinen shows off rocket car he helped shape

Once they’d decided on the aeroydnamic design of their cars, youngsters got to add some finishing touches

Bloodhound team member gets ready to fire contenders