EPISODE · Jan 8, 2020 · 1H 10M
Episode 076 - Rosco McGlashan and Barry Fitzsimmons
from Torque n Power Podcast · host Nick Dicembre
On Episode 076 we catch up with a legend of Australian Motorsport and motoring accomplishment especially in his home state of Western Australia - Rosco McGlashan OAM. In this Podcast interview we discuss his past and how Rosco McGlashan built on a passion to create a number of cars that have not only attempted World Land Speed Records, obtained the Australian Land Speed Record and have excited and entertained a generation of fans. Rosco (and crew member Barry Fitzsimmons) then gives us the complete run down on his latest incarnation - Aussie Invader 5R. Not only does he go through it's Rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, braking system but gives an in depth look into what requirements he will need to meet to gain the World Land Speed Record as he aims for 1000MPH.
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On Episode 076 we catch up with a legend of Australian Motorsport and motoring accomplishment especially in his home state of Western Australia - Rosco McGlashan OAM. In this Podcast interview we discuss his past and how Rosco McGlashan built on a passion to create a number of cars that have not only attempted World Land Speed Records, obtained the Australian Land Speed Record and have excited and entertained a generation of fans. Rosco (and crew member Barry Fitzsimmons) then gives us the complete run down on his latest incarnation - Aussie Invader 5R. Not only does he go through it's Rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, braking system but gives an in depth look into what requirements he will need to meet to gain the World Land Speed Record as he aims for 1000MPH.
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