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Oklahoma Racer Rob Bland to be Honored with Memorial Race at Lawton Speedway
Not in recent history has there ever been a memorial race at the Lawton Speedway for a driver, the only other memorial race is named for the late track owner, Lanny Edwards, and happens late in the season, during winter nationals. This week the track honors driver Rob Bland.
I only met Rob Bland once but saw him several times over the years at the Lawton Speedway. He was a racer, but he was so much more than that, he loved his sport and was always willing to help other racers be better at that sport.
Rob was killed in a horrible event late last year, and his death was devasting to racers and fans not only at the Lawton Speedway but at other tracks across Oklahoma. He loved the speed and the competition. But so much more than that, Rob donated time and money to help families, and kids at various events sponsored by the Lawton Speedway.
Marcy Edwards Davis, track promotor at the Lawton Speedway said:
Rob was a true Lawton Speedway guy, he supported the track always and was so easy going. He never complained and was the first to apologize if he caused mishaps during races. He was such a fun, loving guy.
Lawton Speedway, along with the Lawton Speedway Drivers and Fans Association have made plans to honor their friend Rob Bland.
Rob loved racing and the amazing people he met from track to track. The racing community was like a 2nd family to him. He worked so hard to make his car a winning car but where he finished was only a bonus. The real win for him was all his family and friends together having an amazing night at the track. He would have helped anyone all they had to do was ask wether it be to look at something or someone needing parts to get back out there.
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