The Mid South Gravel race in Stillwater, Oklahoma, was canceled due to wildfires impacting air quality and threatening community safety. Organizers initially delayed cancellation but chose to prioritize the safety of participants and emergency responders as wildfires intensified. Severe winds played a significant role in exacerbating the situation, prompting a state of emergency across multiple counties, with over 130 wildfires reported. The race director, Bobby Wintle, expressed deep concern for the affected community, emphasizing the need to focus on protecting lives and homes over hosting the event.
As wildfires raged in Stillwater, Oklahoma, organizers decided to cancel The Mid South Gravel race to prioritize community safety over the event.
Race director Bobby Wintle emphasized that the safety of participants and community members took precedence as wildfires threatened homes and lives.
With hurricane-force winds complicating firefighting efforts, wildfires prompted a state of emergency in 12 counties, affecting the planned events.
The decision to cancel the race was communicated to the community following deteriorating air quality and intensifying fire conditions.
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