MR-L provided logistical advice, expertise, manpower and equipment when preparing the cars and equipment for travel and again on the return journey assisted with Customs, MPI, Port of Tauranga, POAL and the delivery and placement of containers back to Reg’s site.

Thanks to James from MR-L & Leo from Tasman Star for driving the trucks and maneuvering containers as required in the challenging and unsealed yard.

Update from Reg on the 2025 attempt and successes.

AMAZING CMR & KIWI CAN DO against all odds / Bolivia 2025. The OUTRAGEOUS CMR programme of 4 LSR Cars proved NZ CMR LSR Talent that in the final last ditch reduced 2 ½ Day FIA Event:

• WAIRUA 1: Breaking FIA Record on 1st test run on low power went 316 Mph Breaking FIA on a record of 254 Mph

• COOKIE: Set New FIA 2 Litre N/A LSR record of 184 Mph – FIA have officially recognized COOKIE Record as being the Fastest FIA 2 Litre N/A LSR Wheel Driven Car

• MINI / ISSIGONIS: Original 1959 Shell. 998cc / Fastest Mini in the World 172 Mph

• WAIRUA 2: 1st Initial Test run Showed Amazing Aero potential on VVVV low power 500 Kph 310 Mph

• No other streamliner has showed this kind of potential on 1st Run

• 2nd & final test run with 40 % power shown design of F W D design will work in the future.

• Had to abort this run due to an electric sensor malfunction at 300+ Mph

• Easy to drive / Tracks Straight

• SADLY – Due to safety issues no more time for runs to Chase 500 Mph

FIA Conformation:

Following the review of the final report, the Land Speed Records Commission has homologated records set at the Salar de Uyuni on 17 November 2025:

• 1 Kilometre Flying Start at an average speed of 296,833 kph

• 1 Mile Flying Start at an average speed of 184,435 mph

Best regards,

Sporting Coordinator – Road Sport Department

FIA.COM.