A team of British engineers is aiming to break the 1,000mph (1,610km/h) barrier on wheels for the first time. BBC News hears from people involved in the project and takes a look back at the last attempt from 1997. THE DRIVER  Driver relishes the risk THE BLOODHOUND  Faster than a speeding bullet THE ENGINEER  Engineer shows off 'Bloodhound' THE BRAINS  Richard Noble on his hopes for Bloodhound The man leading the attempt has said he hopes Bloodhound will give a boost to British engineering but warns the project will need funding. FEELING THE PRESSURE  Experiencing multiple G force BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER  Thrust shatters land speed record
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