Epic Drives Season 2 Episode 23
Epic Drives
Season 2

Ep 23. Area 51 to Reno Air Races! 2014 Bentley Continental GT Soars Through Nevada!

  • July 8, 2016
  • 22 min

The second season of Epic Drives has been full of incredible journeys through some of the most stunning landscapes in the United States, but in the latest episode, Area 51 to Reno Air Races!, presenter Arthur St. Antoine is taking on something truly out of this world. Driving a 2014 Bentley Continental GT, he's heading to the infamous secret military base known as Area 51, before making his way to the incredible Reno Air Races.

The episode kicks off with Arthur driving along a desolate, dusty road in the middle of the Nevada desert. As he approaches the gates of Area 51, he can feel the excitement building. There is a sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding the base that has captivated the public's imagination for decades. Arthur is not allowed to enter the base, of course, but he is able to get close enough to take in the sight of the sprawling complex nestled in the middle of nowhere.

From there, Arthur and his Bentley hit the open road, speeding through the desert with the windows down and the sun beating down on them. The car is a thing of beauty, with its sleek lines and powerful engine purring beneath the hood. The Bentley's luxurious interior is a nice contrast to the ruggedness of the environment, and Arthur reflects on how the car almost feels out of place in this barren landscape.

As the journey continues, Arthur stops off to take in some of the most spectacular sights Nevada has to offer. He visits the Great Basin National Park, a stunning oasis of greenery in the midst of the desert, and takes a hike through the dramatic rock formations of Cathedral Gorge State Park.

But the main event of the episode is the Reno Air Races, an incredible spectacle of speed and agility where pilots race their planes at over 500mph through a course marked out in the sky. Arthur and his Bentley make their way to the event, and the presenter remarks on the buzzing excitement that fills the air as he watches the planes take off and soar into the sky.

As well as the racing, there are also plenty of other events and shows to take in at the Reno Air Races. Arthur watches in awe as a team of skydivers perform stunts while hurtling through the air, before taking a ride in a vintage biplane and experiencing the incredible feeling of flying through the sky above Reno.

Throughout it all, the Bentley is the perfect companion for the journey. Arthur reflects on its incredible comfort and performance, marveling at how effortlessly it handles the twists and turns of the Nevada roads.

The episode comes to a close with Arthur reflecting on the incredible experience of driving the Bentley through the desert to Area 51 and the Reno Air Races. He remarks on how the journey was an epic one in every sense of the word, and how it was made all the more special by the incredible car he was driving. It's a fitting ending to an unforgettable episode of Epic Drives.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 8, 2016
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English