WORLDS FASTEST SUPERSONIC CAR...

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

I gotta say I love the way that Ben asks questions and drills down into something if he's not sure of something.. I'm a bit fan and advocate of bringing that way of thinking back. I think a curious mind (at any age) is a healthy.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it - I picked up on his steering footage years ago and always wanted to ask him what the hell was going on ..! His answers revealed how close to the edge he really was

[@worthysworld]

Absolutely fantastic interview, enjoyed this so much. Great questioning Ben, really helped me to understand better, and Andy is phenomenal at explaining everything how on earth can he remember in that much detail

[@daniels.2720]

PLUS he (Ben) Listens !! Excellent BC. Cheers + All the Best in 2024 !

[@PaulNiblett]

Fantastic video, very well done. I like the question at the end, How much faster could you have gone!? Hmmm with an extra 10’000 llbs of thrust. Certainly would make things more spicy.

[@andygriffiths4910]

Andy Green - what a legend, lovely tribute to the run controller as well ❤

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Yes a special story - great man and wonderful teamwork

[@garyvisser8987]

Just lost my best friend and wife of 22 yrs. 3 weeks ago. She was my sanity guide on life and on the Harley. If she wanted to go faster she would put a finger between my ribs. If she wanted to go slower she would squeeze her legs. She's the reason I am alive today. I understand how important it is to have a great person that you trust wholeheartedly by your side and in your ear. I'll find my way through life but right now I'm lost without her... Congratulations on your achievement sir!!! You deserve all of the respect!

[@garyvisser8987]

I almost forgot thank you Ben Collins for bringing all these fantastic stories and cars to our attention that we would have never heard about without you! I ever make it to England it would be my honor to buy you a pint!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Hey Gary - sounds like a very special lady & I'm sorry for your loss. I'll take that pint thank you! Meantime have a great Christmas and cherish your memories - best wishes for 2024 x

[@garyvisser8987]

@@BenCollinsDrives Thank you so much for answering me Me and the wife both cried when we lost Sabine Schmidt to cancer. She appreciated how much the motorsports world lost with her passing. My wife was not a Race Car driver but she loved cars and understood the talent it took to push them at the limit! You take care of yourself God bless and Merry Christmas!!!

[@wassi5560]

Sending greetings and best wishes from germany!

[@incargeek]

In 1994 I attended a lecture at Brooklands by Richard Noble and Ron Ayres about Thrust SSC. During questions and answers at the end, I pointed out that the SSC fuselage and intake arrangement reminded me of the Buccaneer jet. To which Ron Ayres replied “thats because I designed the Buccaneer”.

[@ytsm]

Great story! Buccaneer is a top 3 greatest British jet, IMHO.

[@Sidowse]

@@ytsm Where does the Electric Lightning rank?

[@brianford8493]

Brilliant.... Buccaneer was a fantastic piece of kit.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

​@@ytsmOnly children and KZbinrs care about top threes/tens etc. Pointless toss.

[@ytsm]

@@samuelgarrod8327 sorry, did you say something?

[@daboy12s]

as an engineer across automotive, aerospace and submarines I find this truly inspiring, a great interview and a legend of a man!

[@danlowe42]

This was an incredible interview. You can tell Ben is meeting his hero and has geniune awe for his skills, which coming from Ben shows just how high this skill level is! Two true legends.

[@jameswingrove7421]

One thing I respect the most about Andy Green, besides the fact he has the balls to go supersonic on a salt flat, is that he understands how every little piece and knows about every little nuance of the car that he broke the record with. Very intelligent bloke. And also Ben, thank you for not doing the typical KZbinr thing of cutting his utterly fascinating sentences short. Best interview I have ever listened to. Genuinely.

[@Doesnotcare12]

Two top blokes. I remember watching Andy as a 17 year old get this record and I've watched every documentary on it. As a R.A.F brat watching lightnings,phantoms,u2 planes and red arrows train, Andy was a hero of mine and still is. As you Ben I wanted to be a pilot! I actually am kind of a pilot but it's a Remote Operated Vehicle pilot under water. It is a thrill to do and pressure mostly cost based but nothing compared to life and death plus i suppose the cost of the jets.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Andy has lived the dream and I'm relieved he has hung his supersonic helmet!!

[@tinman7551]

Captain Andy is a national treasure and a true legend. It’s jaw dropping to watch Ben be genuinely humbled in Andy’s presence. He’s so incredibly knowledgeable about Trust SSC, a truly remarkable individual. Thank you for sharing this amazing video Team Colin’s 🥰😍❤️

[@street-level]

RAF Wing Commander, OBE.

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

I'm an engineer, this was extremely interesting. I saw Wing Cdr Green (and Mr Collins) at Autosport years ago. Really fab video 🥰🥰🥰

[@BenCollinsDrives]

He's such a legend - unreal bravery

[@derekpirie9188]

This has been one of the best Interviews I have seen. I met and spoke to Andy @ Goodwood in 2018 , where they displayed their demo, mock, Bloodhound LSR and was looking for funding. Andy was and still is the right Person for the job. I followed Bloodhound LSR before and during the testing ( daily updates on the Bloodhound LSR : KZbin) on the Pan near the Border of South Africa and Botswana. ( was looking at driving up from Durban and camping when the Record attempt was to take place). Alas, Covid and the lack to secure a Major Sponsor has put a hold on the record attempt. I wish Andy and the Team all the best and hope that the attempt will still materialize. Thanks again for an excellent Interview.

[@toucheturtle3840]

Love Andy’s enthusiasm explaining all the engineering. Fascinating.

[@d33b33]

The video goes corrupt for a few seconds at 00:56:11, 01:06:00, and 01:28:26. Nonetheless a fascinating video, I remember this on the news, I had no idea the full story behind that little news item.

[@davidphillips7255]

This is by far the most interesting KZbin I've ever watched. I'll have to watch it again. There is so much to absorb.

[@timfederwitz]

Two things: 1) Andy Green is one of the most humble people on earth, and I am positive that played a major role in the success of the team. 2) Ben Collins, your ability as an interviewer is really amazing! I love how you dig into topics for more details, are humble yourself, but also have fun during the process and get a little cheeky. Keep making content like this please! It is invaluable!

[@fullsenderman8291]

Im glad to see your getting the recognition you finally deserve Mr Collins your one of my heroes seeing you drive is amazing to watch

[@derx6666]

I still remember the documentary about this. 2 legends talking about one of the greatest achievements in engineering.

[@leolopezvalido1892]

Thrust SCC... with Andy Green!! I remember when he "won" this drive against some great competition all those years ago. I can't remember if it was Motor or Autocar.. but his winning etched his name into my mind, and so many more. He, like you Ben, are an inspiration to all.. and a National Treasure!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Having met him - I really think he is the only human being who could have done this

[@MorganBrady]

High praise from the Stig

[@d23bw]

1.3k likes?? Shameful. This is the best. Thanks Ben for bringing this to us. Hippy Crumbles and a preposterous New Year.

[@JeremyJoubert]

Great interview. Back in the early 2000s an RAF pilot on secondment to the RAAF showed up at Skydive Caboolture to learn to skydive. No one would have had the slightest clue he was the land speed record holder had I not recognised him. I don’t think he was too excited that I blew his cover!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

action man ;)

[@rotax636nut5]

I feel so proud to be British whenever I think of what Richard, Andy and the team did to make the 'Thrust' cars work, the skill, the courage and the determination on the part of all concerned is a masterclass to the world and particularly the US on HOW IT'S DONE .. well done everyone and lets do it again only better! God Speed and keep safe friends, Happy Christmas.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

me too its still under appreciated - great to hear that a movie is in production that will bring this story back to life and glad to have extracted some pearls from Andy during the interview, especially re the steering problem - a fundamental in my book!

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

Incredibly interesting.. that man has true balls of steel

[@BenCollinsDrives]

the size of space-hoppers

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

@@BenCollinsDrives 😂🤣👌🏼

[@Woodie-xq1ew]

I thought they were titanium for weight saving 😂

[@phil.i.am2]

I've read Richard Noble's book and it is truly fascinating, with limited funds, how he pulled off the first LSR car then on to SSC. I could watch this all day learning about the record breaking attempts. Thank you Ben for a great detailed discussion. Andy Green is a legend, shame us Brits don't celebrate this Mach 1 achievement enough, still an incredible performance from all that were involved 🇬🇧

[@Chr0meTiGeR]

Well, there goes my wednesday evening. :D I remember seeing this car in the guinness book of world records when I was a little kid. Unbelievable it still holds the record after all this time, and even more so after learning about the science and understanding it more (became an engineer myself). Thanks Ben :)

[@Legoman585]

Awesome interview dude. I was captivated with everything Andy Green said for 1:47. Great questions from you too.

[@bryancohn9406]

Brilliant deep dive with one of my few motorsport hero’s, Andy Green. Well done Ben.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sonofalbion7651]

Immensely entertaining and informative on both a personal and a technical level. Ben, you have a flair for hosting these interviews. Well done!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

thats very kind - I'm working on but definitely prefer the sound of his voice to mine!!

[@woodyholland9865]

WOW! There is no way that was 1:45 long. Forgot to go eat lunch I was so enjoying this. Thank you both

[@BenCollinsDrives]

glad you enjoyed it - we listened to Andy back and decided it would be stupid to cut it down. He was so in depth on stuff I had never heard before

[@FlashGordon456]

Thank you Ben because this looks like it will be fantastic viewing for my Dad and I. There's just the two of us this Christmas and what we both enjoy can be hard to find since he had a stroke and the years pass. He's interested in cars and worked in the aerospace industry for part of his career too. Great timing! Thank you.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you both enjoyed - have a wonderful Christmas together and there will be more engineering stuff coming up as well as some silly stuff ;) best wishes

[@FlashGordon456]

@@BenCollinsDrives Thank you Ben. We're now off to the Coventry Transport museum tomorrow as he said he'd like to go after watching it. He hasn't shown an interest in much for months, I have to initiate such usually. Result!!

[@Stuart.zzr1100]

Brilliant interview

[@Ols-iam]

Absolutely loved this interview. Andy Green is a legend, and brings it home how extraordinary the achievement was with 90's tech. I look forward to the day someone breaks the record!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

When do you reckon that would be ...?

[@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb]

This is incredible. I remember when this happened, and have always wondered why NOBODY has looked into this. Cheers Ben and merry Christmas!

[@hellcat3522]

The great thing of being an introvert Ben, is not having to carry the conversation sometimes... really loving your content, keep it coming and happy holidays

[@TheSmokeofAnubis]

55:28 that's how they create the accelerate / g-force illusion in enclosed simulators. I remember being about ~10 and being super impressed that I actually felt like I was accelerating off a carrier in a fighter jet.. I asked my dad how, who said they tilt you back and blow air in your face.. the gravity you feel from tilting back is read as forward thrust .. the air in your face seals the deal haha! I remember thinking it was bloody clever!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

clever and works for flight better than with driving where the G is v specific and we use the wheel feedback a lot more

[@scottnewlands628]

I could listen to Andy speak all day, fascinating man.

[@joshuamlee4542]

The Legend himself. The stig , Your my hero . keep doing you

[@Milkydrummer]

*you’re

[@bertram-raven]

@@Milkydrummer Do not use contractions when writing. ** you are

[@BenCollinsDrives]

thank you - really enjoyed meeting this man

[@joshuamlee4542]

@@Milkydrummer sorry dad

[@Milkydrummer]

@@joshuamlee4542😂

[@EeekiE]

This guy is fascinating. Thanks for the smart questions and leaving him space to answer and elaborate, and not editing it down to soundbites. Thoroughly excellent KZbin content that you’d never get on TV. Very well done Mr Stig.

[@Neil2022]

Amazing that the engineering theory goes back years. The way of implementing it is a modern phenomena

[@BenCollinsDrives]

yes definitely an evolution story - and Richard Noble and co so central to it

[@Wolfyjinny]

I remember having a conversation about the rear wheel steering and the wheel flanges with Sir Richard Noble back when I was about 18 in 95/96, we chatted for quite a while about the setup and why it wouldn't just spin out with the first little bit of input from the driver at speed, that was until Andy came over and stopped the conversation, Richard was a real nice guy to chat with, very knowledgable and down to earth, consequently, I donated about £100 to the project and am so glad I did, one of my little claims to fame knowing that I helped TSSC break and hold a world record for many years.

[@steveriley7804]

What a brilliant interview. I was watching on the early (for the UK) Internet and was totallly transnsfixed when the the garage webcam showed an empty parking spot. This was soon followed up with the record breaking news. Thanks Ben. Thanks Andy. Superb.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glennalderton1313]

Why is it that I simply can't visualise the Stig piloting Thrust SSC but yet I can? Awesome effort though Andy. Just watching it unfold made me feel like I was a part of it. 👍 Thanks for bringing this to us Ben!

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@SALASAN1977]

Best KZbin video ever!!!! Dream come true! What a Legend!!! Congrats from Sao Paulo - Brazil!!!

[@LoftechUK]

Thanks for the 60% off Ben. Did just that. Been meaning to use this for a long time.

[@andljoy]

Can you imagine catching this guy speeding, "sir do you know how dangerous speed is " .......... " well officer ............."

[@trading-university.]

Great video Ben. Definately the most comprehensive in detail interview I have ever seen with Andy Green about Thrust SSC and the work behind it. Cheers

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigmanson6141]

I bet Andy has recounted that hundreds of times and yet it felt like it was first time he'd told it! Amazing how much enthusiasm he still has and detail he remembers 25 years on.

[@kwisin1337]

Thank you, Ben. This is perfectly what I need.

[@vintagespeed]

i was amazed when it happened, and am still amazed with the story today. what a great interview, thank you!

[@HoosierHacker]

This is gold! Best interview I've seen with Andy Green.

[@Voltikz95]

This video was absolutely amazing, 1hr and 47minutes... but I felt like it was just 5 lol. I barely manage to sit through movies at that length, but I didn't want this video to end 😂 I could listen to Andy talk all day about this car and his experience, something about his demeanor and his way of explaining things kept at both a high level of excitement, but he also has this fantastic way of dumbing down the really complicated parts, while not sounded condescending.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rockatha]

Brilliant interview. Absolutely fascinating. I saw this car and met Richard at the Earls Court Motorshow shortly after the record was done. I can't wait to see the Mach 1 film.

[@MrDreddZz]

Unbelievable engineering, however the way this man rolls his Rs is hilarious. Think I moved up into the upper class category just listening to him.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

haha I need to watch it again

[@Maungateitei]

That's an odd comment, I'm not noticing R's being rolled at all. And I'm a New Zealander. And certainly not an old money toff. I guess if you listened to a real Scottish, or Irishmon, or someone speaking pre-Maori Te Reo, you'd have some measure to understand what rolling R's really means.

[@MrDreddZz]

Lol I'm an Irishman haha watch 2.15 in, the way he says crazy. And he defo says something else like that. Odd to compare maori to Scottish and Irish....

[@acidtechno]

love it , everything top gear missed on . The details!! ❤

[@richardjones38]

I went to a really amazing lecture by Ron Ayres on Thrust SSC in about '98. This was like part 2, Andy Green's point of view 25 years later. Top quality KZbin content!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Bet that was fascinating - would love to meet and Richard some day

[@MrFlazz99]

This is an amazing story. Such respect for the people who made this car work - and the driver who put his life on the line to test it all! Excellent interview - great information. Hats off to everybody.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MorganBrady]

This was just the most fantastic video… I could listen to this interview for hours

[@jozsefizsak]

What a pleasure this was. Andy is a splendid fellow.

[@MercuryGremlin]

Wonderful stuff. Loved the long format interview. Time whizzed past watching. Green is certainly a higher functioning individual. The perfect blend of intelligence, intellect, situational awareness, motor skills and good old honest "right stuff". Come on Ben, next up, take Andy for some circuit laps in something tasty. "Celebrity in an unreasonably fast car".

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Superb idea - we need to see him in the Suzuki - main risk being he would find it exceptionally slow and boring !!!

[@Gari.Hughes]

That was a long video. Enjoyed the whole thing. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelVLang]

Fantastic and fascinating interview. Love this stuff, Craig Breedlove was my childhood hero, Gary Gabelich too. Thank you!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dcallan812]

I was able to have a chat with Richard Noble sometime after his world record in Thrust2. He was a nice nice man and not at all pretentious about his achievements. My hat goes off to both him and Andy Green. 👍👍

[@AEFisch]

Great description of the solutions to " breaking the sound barrier" which FYI is "Trans-sonic instability." The shock waves moving around both reaching and slightly faster than speed of sound. At Mach 2 they have long disappeared and why the Concorde at Mach 2 was quiet. Now as their record is past that problem speed, now solving for running something at Mach 2 on wheels would be someone's challenge to break this record. I imagine what they went through, today would be solved by "fly by wire" tech used in aircraft.

[@OMG_No_Way]

Awesome interview! 🚗 🚀 Super cool to learn this much about the inner workings of the team and car, and what went into creating this record. I will say, I would have loved to have cockpit tour. They kept talking about the 1,000mph speedo, would have been neat to see it.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Aircrewinterview]

Great interview. Cheers

[@_marcus_does_]

This is a fantastic piece. I could listen to Andy Green all day.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thanks for listening

[@tomstech4390]

1:19:03 actually the term has various sources and variations back to JPL in roughly 1961-1963 termed "pre-unplanned disassembly", although there are others regarding small arms and was in more widespread use in its current form by the 1980's.

[@Poult100]

What a great interview. Than you!

[@extremechimpout]

Ben Collins is brilliant I love watching his stuff

[@benoitdeclercq9722]

What a story of an unreal achievement ..told by 'dead dog' the legend himself. Brilliant stuff..

[@scotthecarnerd1995]

Got to meet this car up close and couldn't believe the size standing in front of it

[@BenCollinsDrives]

massive and scary - it's like the SR-71

[@scooterdogg7580]

Watched Noble throughout this endeavor , hiring Andy to drive was a great choice for this incredible machine

[@callumcurtis15]

Absolutely fascinating video, I can only hope to see something like this again in the future.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

More to come!

[@cmcc1442]

This is fantastic--best account of this that I've ever heard. Figures that the silent one had the best interviewer talent just sitting on the shelf all along, presumably labeled "Plan C." In case it isn't blindingly obvious to everyone already, I see motorsport announcer (across the table from Rossi?) and/or best new car show host (perhaps with Guy Martin and Randy Pobst/Jason Cammisa {together they count as 1 host, I figure, since they're Americans and we have a lot to make up for in the genre lately)) and/or heir to David Attenborough's documentary legacy in your future. Spoooooky!

[@kiwiskiz]

Ben, thanks! what a wonderful, candid conversation. Brilliant editing too, bravo.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cvillalobos27]

This is so captivating!! The storytelling by Mr Green is so good. The levels of detail are amazing

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Totally agree!

[@barryf1966]

British Engineering at its best Andy Green is an amazing man Roll on Bloodhound

[@josephkelly4893]

Great to see such a long form video Ben and the team, on such an interesting subject too. Merry Xmas all!! Peace

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Merry Christmas !!

[@joramalho2939]

Extremely interesting, great video.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackchristie4408]

Crazy sexy car! Thank you for doing this long format Ben. It was soo worth it!

[@jackchristie4408]

Ok, now that I have watched the whole show, I am a better person. Even without the car, there was a lot of greatness in the room with you two. True greatness is shown in humility. Both of you let your actions speak for themselves, and make sure others receive their portion of the glory. Really great modeling here for society. Very proud to live on a planet with both of you.

[@anthonymurphy7875]

Fabulous, interesting and informative, great interview, I was in my mid thirties when this happened, it grabbed everyones attention on tv, thank you Ben for allowing me to re-live this great British milestone.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GeorgeAusters]

Definitely need to go back to Coventry Transport Museum! Haven't been in years!

[@jordyw441]

Brilliant!! Met both of you lovely guys a few years ago at Silverstone..Dont know if you remember Ben driving you from the gate? I remember talking to Andy about the Engineering!

[@PH46369]

What a fascinating guy Andy is. Well interviewed Ben great content awesome in front of the camera

[@peterlarkin762]

Ron Ayers, the aerodynamicist. Nominative determinism at it's finest.

[@lecolintube]

Any chance you did a follow up story with the car in the background? (Bloodhound). Would love to hear Andy’s description of the differences between the two. Thanks so much again. Great interview.

[@DonCris123]

thanks for sharing this story, its absolutlely amazing, it was very inspiring to see it at 1997, but it hasn't lost anything till now... sorry my bad english

[@tomb9050]

I was 13 when they set the record. 12 when I met Andy Green and Richard Noble next to the Thrust SSC as a member of the Mach 1 club.

[@stevolarry420stevenslozz3]

Awesome mate!! Loved watching this!!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gafrers]

Fantastic. Quality 👌👌💯💯 Mr. Green's Passion and Excitement shines true so much Brilliant Honesty, Direct questions. Thanks Ben and Team

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thank you kindly

[@michaeloconnor7849]

Astonishing to this day and for many years to come. I hope someone with deep pockets continues with the Bloodhound, excellent interview.

[@andrewsharman4419]

Great interview from two legends!

[@mikematthews2k181]

Fantastic video Ben 👏 lots of information but all explained perfectly and made easy to understand 👏 👍

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@waldoanddenisestakes639]

Best narration I have ever seen

[@WarrenMeinking]

This was absolutely fascinating, thanks Ben!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@extremechimpout]

This record will never be beaten

[@BenCollinsDrives]

I tend to agree - I think it was a very special situation but then again Bloodhound has the ingredients

[@mambastu]

Really interesting interview 👍🏻

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

Wow! Offset Rear Steering Crazy ! It's insane 👨🏻👍🏻🏎🏎🏁🏁 on 26:00 the Ejection Could rip extremities and crush torso. The only way to survive without getting hurt is from being inside the Pod full Pod ejection. Great Historic Documentary. Thanks Ben ! !

[@BenCollinsDrives]

🤙

[@Dave-gf3kd]

Incredible piece of history/information/insight…etc…

[@noonehere1793]

Nicely done presentation sir!