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National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Firesuits

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"Frightening" is how Jeff Gordon describes fire, even though he knows he's protected head to toe (and right down to his underwear) by fire-resistant Nomex fabric. Firesuits and the associated gear don't just protect drivers from fire, though - they decrease the rate of heat transfer, giving the driver a little more time to move somewhere cooler. [4:38]

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