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| Robert Garland |
Robert Garland, Darlington’s Director of Emergency Services, was
honored as the recipient of NASCAR’s Track Services Innovation Award, which was
announced on Monday in Charlotte, N.C. Garland received the award for his
creative management of the track’s SAFER barrier inventory.
“I was totally surprised with this award,” Garland said. “We are
always looking at ways to improve the way we do things at Darlington to be more
efficient and timely with our response when something occurs on a race weekend.
I am humbled that NASCAR recognized those efficiencies by selecting me as their
innovation award winner.”
Garland has been in charge of the fire and emergency response
teams over the past three years overseeing all fire and EMS efforts at the
track Too Tough To Tame. He was in charge of the track’s wrecker response
services prior to his appointment as director of emergency services. He has
been a member of the City of Darlington Fire Department for 32 years serving as
captain for 24 years and as assistant chief since 2008.
“This is such a tremendous honor for Robert,” track President
Chris Browning said. “He is very deserving of this award. His innovative
efforts have been utilized and implemented throughout the sport and to see
NASCAR recognize that says a lot for what Robert does for racing and Darlington
Raceway specifically.”
Darlington Raceway’s Director of Security Mike Richardson was
honored with the top track security award last year.
With two staff members earning awards in back-to-back years from
NASCAR, Darlington Raceway continues to be recognized as a leader in the
industry for emergency services and security for its Sprint Cup Series race
weekend each May.
The awards are a
testament to the time and effort the staff at Darlington put into making sure
fans, drivers and other visitors to the track are provided a safe environment
to see the greatest racing in the country every year.
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