Team New Zealand's named it's land speed yacht Horonuku that they hope will break the world record.
The name means 'gliding swiftly across the land' but it will need to go like the clappers it it's to break the current record of 203 kmph.
Furthermore, its pilot - Team NZ sailor Glenn Ashby - has never flown before.
"I've never been known as a pilot," Ashby told Newshub. "Probably not a driver either to be honest.
"It's got a bit of everything…bit of driving, a bit of flying, a bit of trimming, a bit of everything I've been involved with over the years."
It's been less than a year since Team NZ pulled the trigger on 'Project Speed' - an attempt to break the wind powered land speed record.
"Whilst there is a little bit of unknown. and a few things that scare you a bit initially, it's more the unknown that you don't understand quite yet," Ashby added.
"But after a couple of test runs they'll hopefully go away and it will be pure excitement."
The team have already taken Horonuku out for a quick tow test at Whenuapai Air Base but won't know how it really flies until later this week, when they push it to its limit.
"A lot of pressure on [Ashby], but this is his dream," said project manager Sean Regan.
"He's like a kid in a candy shop and he cannot wait to get out there. The gains will be magic."
They're attempting to beat current record holder Brit Richard Jenkins' mark of 202.9 kph set in 2009.
"Not so much daunting, more exciting to be honest," said Ashby. "I've always loved pushing the boundaries and taking on new challenges".
This challenge will take them to the salt flats of South Australia, where they hope to set their own record in September.
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