Fast asleep as the first bikes roll out for practice.

Looks like Last Minute Bunny fell asleep sometime after about 4:00am and didn't manage to get his bike together.

A good friend of mine told me a long time ago that racing is about 90% "doing dishes" and 10% racing.

I'd say he's right. Racing is a lot of work, and has to be planned out so your time at the track can be spent riding and not wrenching.