Ooh, it started raining hard now. This is what the race is famous for: The mudlakes. This person's bike stopped right in it. 😬 Not that deep yet, but will get really tough in the next hour.
Probably don't have to say, but driving in this race is still on my bucket list.
(the rider is now attempting to repair his bike - removing the spark plug now - in the middle of the mud puddle as other riders drive by. He has denied help.)