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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="/files/gOU7ucoMjzHiyONikkAL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Formula Visual</p></figcaption></figure>