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Firesuits

Firesuits protect NASCAR drivers from extreme temperatures

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Load Transfer

In the mind of a driver and his crew chief corners have distinct pieces

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Momentum & Time

Decreasing the force of impact by increasing the amount of collision time

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Balance

A perfectly balanced car keeps NASCAR drivers on the edge of racing

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Power

Efficient engines give NASCAR racers more speed

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Turning

A turn on the racetrack can prevent a racecar driver from turning his head at all

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Car Safety

Car safety protects NASCAR drivers from the extreme forces of a car crash

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Drag & Drafting

Getting out of the 'drag' and into the 'draft'

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Friction & Heat

Friction can sometimes help, sometimes hurt NASCAR racing teams

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Grip

Grip, the force that binds all NASCAR drivers

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Sound

Waves of sound let NASCAR fans feel and hear the power of race car engines

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Tires & Pressure

The physics of NASCAR tires keep driving teams in touch with the track