Rosco mcglashan biography of rory

Australian drag racing and land speed record-holder

Rosco McGlashanOAM was born on 23 August 1950^[1] in Subiaco, Western Australia.

Rosco is an Australian drag racing champion, who currently holds the Australian land speed record at 500 mph (802.6 km/h).^[2] This record was set on the 27 March 1994 on the dry salt flats of Lake Gairdner, South Australia, 440 km (270 mi) northwest of Adelaide.

Early Years & Racing Career

Rosco left his home and school at the age of twelve to pursue his racing career!

ROSCO The Fastest Aussie on Earth: The incredible story of Australian drag racing and land speed legend Rosco McGlashan''s life.

Rory Byrne is a prominent figure in the world of Formula One racing.

Rory Reid is a British television presenter, journalist, and automotive expert.

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ROSCO The Fastest Aussie on Earth (The incredible story of Australian drag racing and land speed legend Rosco McGlashan's life).

His first competitive drive was in a Pro-Stock drag car at Surfers Paradise drag strip, when the professional driver failed to show up. Rosco bettered the professional drivers' best quarter-mile time. He was the nominated driver from then on.

Krazy Horse

This was a drag bike with a V8 engine from a Pro Stock drag car.

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It was originally built by Wally Pushkey and his team and ridden by Wally. It had a 292 cu. i