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Bonsor, Kevin, and Karim Nice.  "How NASCAR Safety Works"  23 February 2001.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/nascar/nascar-basics/nascar-safety.htm>  11 February 2012.
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  1. Introduction to How NASCAR Safety Works
  2. The Car
  3. The Restraint System
  1. The Windshield and Fuel Tank
  2. Restrictor Plates
  3. The Driver's Gear
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    4. Types of Soft Walls
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  3. Track Banking
  4. Types of Soft Walls
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