We're back!!

Following a Summer of hectic preparation the Bluebird Electric Project will be back campaigning to bring the landspeed record for electric vehicles to Britain.

A great deal of work has been put into the car for this Autumn's trials including an improved aerodynamics and a lighter, stronger chassis. The re-engineered Bluebird will be presented to the public and media on the 25th September - the 75th Anniversary of Sir Malcolm Campbell's very first World Land Speed Record.

Therefore, supporters of Bluebird can look forward to three big events this autumn.

Anniversary Gala Dinner

The 25th September 1999 marks the 75th anniversary of Sir Malcolm Campbell's first world record on Pendine Sands. Bluebird Electric, to celebrate the projects rich history, will be holding a gala meal in Sir Malcolm's honour at Brooklands Museum, site of the early home of British Motor Racing and now a famous motor racing museum which houses the recently refurbished Sir Malcolm Campbell Garages.

The 1920's theme evening will be an opportunity for guests to meet some of the Campbell family, including Don Wales, driver of the current Bluebird.

Tickets are £100 per person and can be booked here.

EV Seminar

Friday the 15th October sees the opening of the first "EV Advances" seminar, to be held at Pendine, South Wales alongside the Bluebird Autumn Speed Trials.

The one day event, which is being organised by The Electric Vehicle Association in conjunction with The Bluebird Electric Project, is aimed at anyone who has an interest in the development and implementation of EV technology in the UK.

A varying range of speakers will be giving papers on topics from Infrastructure to Fuel Cells. A full listing of speakers and topics is available on application.

For further information and Tickets (£50 per person) apply here.

Autumn Speed Trials

October 16th will see the 1999 attempt on Pendine Sands, South Wales to better Bluebird's current UK record and to see how close we are getting to the world record. Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell and nephew of Donald Campbell, will be attempting to break the UK EV land speed record and prove that the Bluebird Electric can compete on the world stage.

The event is free to all members of the public.

For more information on these Autumn events enquire.

Check back soon for further information on the project.

Martin Rees
Bluebird Electric Project Director

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Please note: Due to safety reasons no children under the age of 16 will be allowed to attend any restricted areas at landspeed record attempts.

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