Whilst the phrase 'Ultimate' has been used by the new World Land Speed Record Association in describing who they are trying to attract, the organisation has listed four classes fo the quickest wheeldriven speed contenders who do not want to follow the FIA rules - or indeed the SCTA/BNI rules.
Abstract from
www.wlsra.com:
"Vehicle Classes
Records may be certified based on the following categories:
Thrust powered, multiple engine, 4 or more wheels.
Thrust powered, single engine, 4 or more wheels.
Thrust powered, multiple engine, 3 or fewer wheels.
Thrust powered, single engine, 3 or fewer wheels.
Wheel driven, multiple engine, 4 or more wheels.
Wheel driven, single engine, 4 or more wheels.
Wheel driven, multiple engine, 3 or fewer wheels.
Wheel driven, single engine, 3 or fewer wheels.
Hovercraft.
Unlimited watercraft."
Apart from NAE, Aussie Invader and Carbinite, I do not know which US or overseas teams are going to join the WLSRA.