Robert McNaughton Lembcke

I met Bob at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Oklahoma. We were both waiting in the tech line and just struck up a conversation about cars, our favorite obsession, and soon found out we lived only 30 minutes away from each other. Always super friendly and always welcoming whenever I had time to stop by his garage to see what he was working on, we spent many weekends after that going to races and car shows together. I think of you often, Bob, and I miss you.

I purchased a Elve Courier project from Bob years ago, drove from Ontario Canada to Pensacola to pick it up, and met Bob for the first time at his home. We kept in touch since, and he always had kind words as he watched me move forward with his abandoned project. He even offered me to share a hotel room in Pittsburgh at the grand prix one year. Wonderful kind man, I am sure he will be sadly missed by many. RIP Okie.

I had known Bob for 47 years. We shared an enthusiam for auto racing resulting in many memories formed at race tracks throughout the country. The photo below is of Bob as I will always remember him.

I met Okie at many race tracks during my cross-continent trips. He was a true competitor, and always generous with a helping hand. I somehow got on to his email group list, and was always entertained by the information and links that he shared, and the breadth of his knowledge. My racing adventures will not be the same without Okie. Ralph in Vancouver BC Canada

Bob, you were a "stand up guy"! An Okie to the core, at least you had me believing that was what an Okie was like. That 'dry humor'. Enjoyed talking racing every time we met and seeing your collection in your barn was great. Your British Leyland Runoffs jacket never looked better on you. May you finish on the podium in all your future races.

Our sympathies to Bob's family. He was a good neighbor and working acquaintance. What a tragedy!

Just a month ago, we spent with you 3 wonderful days that we won't ever forget. You gave us 100 % of your time to make us discover Pensacola and we were so grateful. We will miss your humor and your generosity which we appreciated so much. RIP, Bob.

Bob was a car buddy of many years.
An interesting person we were blessed to call a friend.

Bob was a great friend. We were like twin brothers of different mothers. He will be greatly missed and always in my memory.

I'll miss you, Bob. Thanks for being a fantastic mentor and even better friend.

Bob was one of the good guys, a racer's racer, RIP my friend.