ThompsonLSR

By thompsonlsr

  • Finish Build

    Finish Build
    Continue updating the Challenger 2.5 to modern performance and safety specifications. Replace engines, transmissions, gear boxes, drive shafts, fuel tanks, oil tanks, plumbing, electronics, roll cage, and wheels.

  • Low-Speed Testing

    Low-Speed Testing
    Preliminary Go-Fast Testing at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Low speed runs between 300-350 mph.

  • Disassembly

    Disassembly
    Complete disassembly of the streamliner. Go through the entire race car looking for failure points and performance hindrances. Special focus on aerodynamic effects and engine performance.

  • Final Modifications

    Final Modifications
    Reassembly of the streamliner. Individual system tests. Implement modifications based on disassembly and Go-Fast tests.

  • Promotion/Documentary

    Promotion/Documentary
    Begin documentary/television filming (based on preliminary talks with SpeedTV). Continue modifications. Function test of liner at a concrete military runway. Low- speed only.

  • High Speed Testing

    High Speed Testing
    High speed testing at Bonneville Speed Week. Potential record runs, but most likely data gathering sessions. Partial disassembly and final modifications.

  • FIA World Record Runs

    FIA World Record Runs
    FIA World Speed Record Runs.

  • SCTA/BNI Record Runs

    SCTA/BNI Record Runs
    SCTA/BNI American Speed Record Runs.