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Bloodhound LSR – Behind The Scenes

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June 19, 2025

We’re at the Bloodhound LSR project headquarters, where driver Andy Green discusses the car, the forthcoming high-speed trials and his role in the team.

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The Bloodhound LSR project:
Website: http://www.bloodhoundlsr.com
Facebook: @BLOODHOUNDSSC

Footage and photos courtesy of Grafton LSR Limited.

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