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# The Formula

To determine how quickly a racer will reach the end of a section, section distance is divided by the racer’s performance number. This will give a stroke count. 

Simply put, **the lower the stroke count, the faster the racer will complete that section**

<figure><img src="https://2276406192-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRN43PRWkwIrKS3ZTN6ii%2Fuploads%2F1AknVr8Ok2T4RZDcKjr2%2FRacing%20-%20The%20Formula.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=d2a7415d-70ea-4c10-bc6b-198f87bddb40" alt=""><figcaption><p>Formula Visual</p></figcaption></figure>