I must agree the passport thing is odd. I would also think that keeping special documents in a secure place would be one of the first things on my mind and not having it just any place.

The other aspect that seemed very odd to me is those that did now know how to get to LAX. Would seem to me that one would figure out the LA / So cal layout a bit before starting the race. It is a given that the first effort is to get to LAX if in So. Cal. They all would know they are in So. Cal before as they must have spent the night before starting. Maybe just me. Seemed very odd.