# Flow

Flow affects each section of a race. Unlike Speed, Flow varies from section to section.

The performance factor of Flow accounts for external variables to the racer, such as:

* Ocean currents
* Slipstream
* Flow-state
* Luck

Flow is a random number, generated within a given range for each section of a race.

<figure><img src="/files/SbzKit59SXo9QrYJ3QG2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Flow Visual</p></figcaption></figure>


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