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Bavarian Motor Works - Transforming The Streets Into Your Personal Race Track

by Ben Pate

There aren't many that will dispute the claim that BMW is at the top of automotive manufacturing. These cars feature the latest and greatest in vehicle technology as well as the most luxurious and high-quality materials available. Ever since their creation, BMW has been a favorite of people all over the world. Visit your local Malibu BMW Dealers to gain a perspective on what the rage is all about and just how safe, comfortable, and fun a drive can truly be.

At the very center of the BMW tradition is the love of the race. BMW has been an active race company since it first came into being, and they've won their share of races as well. Cars aren't the only thing that BMW race; motorcycles are popular racers too.

There are many different types of races that BMW participates in. The 24 hour races are definitely some of the most impressive, and they are referred to as endurance races. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest sports car race in its category. In this race, the cars need to be not only reliable but also fuel-efficient, as you want to only have as few stops as possible. In the 1970's, the rules were mixed up a little bit. All the competitors were given the same amount of fuel and were forced to build an engine that would carry them through the whole race on that one amount of fuel. However, this was recently abandoned.

The Formula BMW races are entry-level races for single-seater vehicles. Kids as young as 15 participate in the races. BMW Motorsport's education and coaching program helps educate these young drivers so they can continue to climb the racing ladder. This special program teaches the participants how to take car of their cars, their bodies, and their futures as racers. They are taught how to build and race cars, how to manage media and sponsorship, as well as fitness and wellness.

BMW also is a participator in the World Touring Car Championships. Ever since the first race in 1987, BMW has one on five separate occasions.

In races, BMW uses a variety of cars that they've crafted. The BMW M3 is one of the favorites in the racing team. This car is seen on the racetrack as well as the streets of the city and is the ultimate sports car. The Z4 was introduced this year, making it the newest addition to the team. After years of developmental research, it takes aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and experiments with materials to make this elite driving machine. Come see these vehicles at BMW auto dealers Orange County.

There's so much more to driving when experienced in a BMW. When you're in one of these cars, you're in an authentic racing vehicle, and this definitely puts your driving experience in a new light. In a racing car, the highway becomes a racing track lined by screaming fans. Visiting your local Malibu used BMW dealer means getting to test drive one of these vehicles. And when you do, you're perspective on driving is definitely going to change. Make your way over to Orange County BMW service center and get ready to start your engines.

Published August 11th, 2010

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