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# Acceleration

Acceleration affects section 1 only. Base acceleration = 1 and this number increases based on [tier](/the-ocean-racing-league/orl-ocean-racers/divisions-and-tiers.md) # (as shown below).

<figure><img src="/files/c0pzjAadDfL20zlcxcHn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Acceleration Visual</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/BHdu0JXEmGNXMdNiNUik" alt=""><figcaption><p>Racer Divisions &#x26; Tiers</p></figcaption></figure>