Bavarian Motor Works - Turning The World Into Your Very Own Race Track

by Ben Pate

There is no doubt that BMW is dominant in the car manufacturing world. Their vehicles, filled with luxurious materials and the most innovative technologies, have been a favorite for people all over the world. At Malibu BMW Dealer, you can take one of these cars for a test drive and discover just how different - and exciting - your driving experience can be. And when you're driving a car that is filled with technology that keeps you and your family safe, comfortable, and speedy.

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 and classifications of races in the world, and BMW participates in a good amount of them. One of the most exciting races are the 24 hour endurance races. The cars that participate in this race have to meet some different standards than simply being the fastest on the speedway. They need to be very reliable and fuel efficient in order to be able to last a full 24 hours on the racetrack. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest race of this kind. At the beginning of the 1970's cars received a set amount of fuel that they had to create an engine around. This was tough, because fuel-economy was only just being studied.

Another race that BMW takes part in are the entry-level Formula BMW races for single-seater vehicles. People down to the age of 15 can take part in these races, and they also learn a lot while there as well. BMW established the education and coaching program to show how these young people can take their racing talents even further. In addition to many, many other lessons, they learn how to keep their vehicles, their futures, and their own bodies working well and moving forward.

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.

Many different cars are used to race by BMW. The M3 is one of the most trusted and popular racing cars made by BMW. Used for both racing and city driving, this car is the epitome of sports cars. The Z4 is a new addition to the BMW racing team, as it was just introduced this year. All sorts of subjects were reviewed in the long development stage of this vehicle, including aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and research into light weight, damage resistant materials. Explore these cars at BMW automobile dealer 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 BMW service center 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 Dealer and get ready to start your engines.

Published August 11th, 2010

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