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Road & Track Presents: Ride of Your Life
Episode FLRYL-213

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BMW, Angelle, Aerobatics (213)
On this episode of Ride of Your Life, take a spin with the BMW Z3 Car Club of Southern California. The Z3 Roadster embodies everything a roadster is meant to be — it’s small, fast and sleek— it hugs the road as well as any sports car. We also take the brand new BMW Z4 around winding mountain roads. The Z4 is taking over as BMW’s accessible roadster. Fast and unique-looking, it’s sure to take off.

Next, we spend a day in the pits and on the track with Angelle Savoie, the most successful female motorcycle racer in the history of the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association). Her story is most unusual and her perseverance has made her the best.

Last, we go on board with a professional aerobatics pilot as he twists, flips and dives through the air — truly a ride of a lifetime.

Z3 Club

Z3 Club of America
www.Z3cca.org
Main website for the Z3 Car Club of America, which has about 450 members nationwide.

Z4 Facts:

  • The Z4 is produced at BMW’s Spartanburg, SC manufacturing facility.
  • The MSRP for the base model Z4 2.5i is $33,795.
  • BMW is producing two Z4 models for 2003.
  • The BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0i produces 225 horsepower while the Z4 2.5i peaks at 184 horsepower.
  • The Z4 operates on run-flat tires which eliminates the need for a spare.

Resources:

BMWUSA.com
www.bmwusa.com
Contains a gallery of photos of the BMW Z8, along with details about the car’s design and performance Plus, an official look at the BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i, including photo gallery.

Angelle Savoie

Contact Information:

Angelle Savoie
www.angelleracing.com
Supplies the latest race news and provides season summaries for this NHRA Winston Pro Stock dragger. Scan her crew team and view photos.

Aerobatics Facts:

  • A new Extra 300 can cost in excess of $250,000.
  • A basic 15-hour aerobatics training course costs about $1,500.
  • Spades on the Extra 300’s ailerons boost control much like power steering in a car.
  • The belly of the Extra 300 is made of clear plastic, so pilots can look through it during maneuvers.

Resources :

AIRLINERS.NET
www.airliners.net
Details about the Extra 300

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