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Race car with flames shooting out Video

Firesuits

Firesuits protect NASCAR drivers from extreme temperatures

racecar turning on a track Video

Load Transfer

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

Illustration looking down on a race car hitting a barrier Video

Momentum & Time

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

Crew changing tires on a race car in the pit Video

Balance

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

A look under the hood at a racecar's engine Video

Power

Efficient engines give NASCAR racers more speed

Several race cars rounding a turn at a racetrack at sunset Video

Turning

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

Race car on fire and smoking Video

Car Safety

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

One race car follwoing closely behind another race car on the track Video

Drag & Drafting

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

racecar tires smoking on a track Video

Friction & Heat

Friction can sometimes help, sometimes hurt NASCAR racing teams

Close up of race car driver and words Brian Vickers Driver, #83 Red Bull Racing Toyota Video

Grip

Grip, the force that binds all NASCAR drivers

Race cars on track and words So how loud Video

Sound

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

Member of pit crew checks a tire Video

Tires & Pressure

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

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