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The point of racing is to spend the least amount of time doing something you enjoy.
(self.showerthoughts)
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.
The faster you are the more laps you can get in per day. They're just maximising their enjoyment of the whole course.
But seriously, you probably know yourself that racing isn't just the racing part, but the training, mechanical work, the community and traveling and stuff.