SUPERSONIC CAR RACE TO INSPIRE NEW GENERATION OF ENGINEERS

Andrew Stunell MP backs a record-breaking project to reach over 1,000mph in a Bloodhound SSC in 2015, to inspire a new generation of engineers.

Andrew Stunell MP commented -

"This is an exciting scheme to develop the UK's world-leading technology skills, get women and men engaged in a very high profile project at the highest technical level, and deliver a world-beating product."

"To get schools and colleges deeply involved is a top class way to motivate young people to take up engineering and to appreciate the challenge and rewards of working in one of our top industries."

Stephen Tetlow, Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said:

"We
need to encourage more young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), to ensure we have the right skills to keep the country's economy growing and to tackle the big challenges facing humankind like rising population and climate change.

"Currently the number of people pursuing STEM careers is just not enough to meet future demands, which is why inspiring young people through the Bloodhound SSC project is so important.

"We hope that by showcasing the Bloodhound SSC car people realise the hugely exciting prospects there are in pursuing a career in engineering and STEM more generally".

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is one of the key sponsors of Bloodhound SSC, which aims to break the world land speed record by reaching over 1,000 miles per hour in the South African desert in 2015. Andy Green is the current world land speed record holder, and will be driving Bloodhound SSC, while Richard Noble is the former land speed record holder and Bloodhound SSC's Project Director.