Editor’s comment: January 2019

It’s fantastic news that the Bloodhound project has found a new investor.

I don’t know much about Ian Warhurst, the Yorkshire-based entrepreneur who has stepped in to provide the funding to keep the dream alive – but I do know he’s a mechanical engineer by trade, has a strong background in managing successful businesses in the automotive engineering sector, and is a Bloodhound enthusiast. Good enough for me.

The man himself commented: “I have been overwhelmed by the level of interest and messages of goodwill following the news that I have bought Bloodhound. It’s clear how much this unique British project means to people, all around the world. My family and I have been supporters too for many years and I am delighted to have been able to safeguard the business and assets.”

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