SPECIAL EVENT (SPARKS, NV.) - Supersonic Woman Wanted for Steve Fossett LSR Team

SPARKS, Nev., Jan. 16, 2008 -- The Steve Fossett World Land Speed Racing Team today announced it is actively seeking female candidates to drive their jet-powered car to a new Absolute Supersonic Land Speed Record in excess of 800MPH. A woman driver would be an excellent role model to inspire young women in all corners of the earth, as well as attract sponsorship from a wider market.

Despite the loss of their founder, the team remains committed to Fossett's vision and has finished assembling the car prompting the driver search. Historically, the driving chores have been handled by a man, but the Fossett LSR team believes a woman would be ideally suited for the task, especially since the cockpit was built on the small side.

"We believe there are a number of women active in motorsports and aviation who are qualified to drive our jet car through the sound barrier and beyond," said Program Manager Eric Ahlstrom. "A smaller driver will have advantages in entry/exit, visibility, and control. The driver will be expected to provide detailed feedback data, run-by-run, that will build to the World Record. We're doing something that's never been done before."

Mental and physical fitness, not gender, favors the driver who will be exposed to a combination of G-loads and visual distortion greater than any other person has ever experienced. To handle the job, the ideal candidate will have reactions and judgment proven in the top ranks of professional racing, aerobatic and experimental test flight.

The team is also interviewing qualified male drivers who fit its physical, mental, and experience requirements.

The 48-foot long racer is ready for static engine tests on the January 19th followed by low-speed rolling systems tests in February. The streamlined Fossett racer is powered by a single, 40,000 HP S&S Turbine LM-1500 jet engine and is said to have less than 1/4th the drag of the current record holder, Thrust SSC.

All driver candidates are required to bring sponsorship to the table along with their other qualifications.

Candidates are encouraged to contact Eric Ahlstrom via email: eahlstrom@pyramid.net or Louise Ann Noeth via email, louise@fossettlsr.com 805.445.8414