Many people wonder if Russ Lane and Bobby Lane are related, since they share the same last name and are both involved in competitive sports. However, the truth is that they are not related at all, and they have very different backgrounds and careers. Here is what you need to know about the two Lanes.
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Russ Lane: From Road Racing to Ovals
Russ Lane is a professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 69 for Kimmel Racing. He was born on September 21, 1996 in Overland Park, Kansas, and started his racing career in the National Auto Sport Association, driving a Ford Mustang. He won the American Iron division in 2019.
With the help of Toyota Racing Development employee Jack Irving, Lane was able to buy a car from Venturini Motorsports to race in a future ARCA Menards Series race. While looking for a place to store the car, Empire Racing offered Lane a mechanic job for the team. He made his debut at the 2020 General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200, retiring in 17th due to a busted oil line. He then suffered a crash at the 2020 Dutch Boy 150, finishing last in 18th. He got a new car for the 2020 General Tire 100, finishing 16th. Lane raced two races in 2021 for Kimmel Racing, finishing 11th and 21st in the first and second races he raced, respectively.
According to Wikipedia, Lane has no wins, podiums or poles in his ARCA Menards Series career so far, but he has shown potential and perseverance in his transition from road racing to ovals.
Bobby Lane: A Champion Bass Angler
Bobby Lane is a professional bass angler who competes in the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. He was born on December 4, 1974 in Lakeland, Florida, and grew up fishing with his brothers Chris and Arnie. He joined the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2006 and won his first event at Lake Kissimmee in 2008. He has since won three more Elite Series events and qualified for 12 Bassmaster Classics.
Lane also joined the Major League Fishing circuit in 2011 and became one of the most successful anglers in its history. He won the 2017 MLF General Tire World Championship and then went on to win REDCREST in 2022 on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. He is one of only three anglers in the world who can claim to be a REDCREST Champion and a Bassmaster Elite Series winner.
According to Major League Fishing, Lane has earned over $2.5 million in his career and has registered more than 50 Top 10s and more than 70 Top 20s. He is sponsored by brands such as Abu Garcia, Berkley, Power-Pole, Phoenix Boats and Yamaha.
Conclusion: No Relation Between Russ and Bobby
As you can see, Russ Lane and Bobby Lane are not related at all, and they have very different careers and achievements. Russ Lane is a young stock car racer who is trying to make his mark in the ARCA Menards Series, while Bobby Lane is a veteran bass angler who has won multiple titles and trophies in both Bassmaster and Major League Fishing. They may share the same last name, but they have nothing else in common.
