Ever since the lazy hare lost the Great Race, he has had trouble getting any kind of respect. He is taunted by Pete R. Rabbit and mocked by Hare E. Plodder, the slowest rabbit around. Meanwhile, the champion tortoise regrets ever beating the hare. He can't stand the amount of press and attention he is getting. He just wants to return to his quiet life at the shell station. It seems that a second race would benefit both parties.