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  2. Racing suit - Wikipedia

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    Since the 1980s, [1] [5] [10] racing suits have been customized to prominently feature the sponsors of drivers and teams, leading to designs similar to those of the race cars. [ 1 ] [ 5 ] [ 10 ] [ 32 ] For fire suits, the material used to make the sponsor patches must also be fire proof, adding additional weight to the suit.

  3. Swim briefs - Wikipedia

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    The most common racing suit styles are 1.5 inch to 3 inch paneled briefs (as measured by the height and length of the suit's side panel). The racing suit's main function is to reduce the drag of an athlete in water, thus improving his time. For this reason racing suits are made of materials that hug the body, minimize friction and minimize ...

  4. History of competitive swimwear - Wikipedia

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    Like other suits used for high-competition racing, LZR Racer allows for better oxygen flow to the muscles, and holds the body in a more hydrodynamic position, while repelling water and increasing flexibility. [20] The seams of the suit are ultrasonically welded to further reduce drag. [16] [18] [21] The suit is chlorine-resistant and quick to ...

  5. Simpson Performance Products - Wikipedia

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    Simpson demonstrated the suit's effectiveness in 1987, when he was set on fire while wearing a suit. [4] To this day, drivers in the NHRA refer to their fire suits as the "Simpson Suit," primarily due to the fact that Simpson Performance Products is synonymous with the fire suit, and also, even to this day, the Simpson name still appears on ...

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  7. LZR Racer - Wikipedia

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    The design result, called the LZR Racer, reduced skin friction drag 24% more than the previous Speedo swimsuit. In March 2008, athletes wearing the LZR Racer broke 13 swimming world records. [ 5 ] Much like other suits used for high competition racing, LZR Racers allow better oxygen flow to the muscles , and hold the body in a more hydrodynamic ...

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    No. 4 Miami was unable to recapture its late-game magic and lost 28-23 at Georgia Tech, muddying the race for the College Football Playoff and ACC championship with three weeks left in the regular ...

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