Lawton & Ft. Sill

Corporal Stiven Jimenez, Lawton Fire Department, throws ball at the dunk tank where Dr. Krista Ratliff, president and CEO of Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, awaits the splash. Photos by Curtis Awbrey

Corporal Stiven Jimenez, Lawton Fire Department, throws ball at the dunk tank where Dr. Krista Ratliff, president and CEO of Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, awaits the splash. Photos by Curtis Awbrey

Saving lives through Comanche County Boots and Badges

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, July 22, 2022
LAWTON – Comanche County’s firefighters, law enforcement officers, and local officials recently joined forces to help save lives across southwest Oklahoma and parts of north Texas.
WAITING: Jim Bland sits in the seat of the No. 16 car as the fans rise in the background in anticipation of the national anthem before the start of the Rob Bland Memorial Race. Photo by Mike Howard Photography

WAITING: Jim Bland sits in the seat of the No. 16 car as the fans rise in the background in anticipation of the national anthem before the start of the Rob Bland Memorial Race. Photo by Mike Howard Photography

Lawton Speedway remembers fallen racer Rob Bland

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
LAWTON ­– Cyril’s Rob Bland was a racer by every definition of the word. He raced the No. 16 Limited Modified at Lawton Speedway and many other tracks around south Oklahoma and north Texas. Bland was known for his kindness, willingness to help other racers, and his contagious laughter.

County approves DOC contracts

Eric Swanson
Friday, July 15, 2022
LAWTON – Comanche County Board of Commissioners approved two contracts with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections on Monday, allowing the Lawton Community Correction Center to assign prisoners to public works projects in the 1st and 3rd districts.

OCRS Sprints invade the Lawton Speedway

News Staff
Friday, July 15, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton Speedway was invaded by the Oil Capital Racing Series on Saturday, July 9. USRA Limited Modifieds: Kyle Angel’s 18X, out of Chickasha, took the victory in Heat 1. Wichita Falls’ Jason Alexander won Heat 2.

Speedway summer standings

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
LAWTON – With two months left to race, Lawton Speedway is hitting the halfway point in the season but there’s still a long way to go in the points.

Lawton Speedway slings dirt around on Texas Night

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton Speedway hosted their annual Texas on June 25, where all residents can get into the races free with proof of Texas residency. IMCA RaceSaver Sprints In the IMCA RaceSaver Sprints, Jermey Allen’s 17A started on the outside pole and was able to take the victory in Heat 1.
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