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# Racers

There are 4 performance factors which contribute to how fast a racer moves 

**The higher the sum of all 4, the faster the racer.**

<figure><img src="/files/D04sn3LScZf9JF3S6qxo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Performance Factors Visual</p></figcaption></figure>

1. **Speed:** Affects the whole race (same amount for each section)
2. **Flow:** Affects the whole race (varies each section)
3. **Acceleration:** Affects section 1 only
4. **Endurance** (coming soon): Affects section 3 only