Aussie Invader 5R: Rosco McGlashan’s Quest for 1,000 MPH
Could Australia become home to the fastest car on Earth?
In this exclusive Aussie Garage feature, we sit down with legendary Australian land speed racer Rosco McGlashan OAM and take a closer look at the incredible Aussie Invader 5R — a 200,000-horsepower rocket-powered vehicle designed to break the 1,000 mph (1,600 km/h) land speed barrier.
Rosco shares his remarkable journey from building V8 motorcycles, drag cars and rocket-powered go-karts to becoming Australia’s land speed record holder and the driving force behind one of the country’s most ambitious engineering projects.
What is Aussie Invader 5R?
Aussie Invader 5R is a purpose-built rocket car designed to challenge the world land speed record. Powered by a massive rocket engine and packed with cutting-edge technology, the vehicle has been engineered to safely travel at speeds never before achieved by an Australian-built machine.
During our visit, Rosco takes us behind the scenes and explains the rocket engine, advanced aerodynamics, fuel system, custom aluminium wheels, cockpit controls and safety systems that make this incredible project possible.
Chasing Motorsport History
Breaking the 1,000 mph barrier remains one of motorsport’s greatest challenges. It requires far more than raw horsepower, with years of engineering, testing and development needed to create a vehicle capable of operating at such extreme speeds.
For Rosco and the Aussie Invader team, this has become a lifelong mission and a project that continues to showcase Australian innovation and determination on the world stage.
Watch the Full Feature
This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Australia’s most ambitious motorsport projects. If you love land speed racing, rocket cars, engineering, motorsport history or record-breaking machines, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
A huge thank you to Rosco McGlashan for sharing his incredible story and giving Aussie Garage exclusive access to Aussie Invader 5R.
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