Question about Christine and the Dark Tower

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Hi. I am reading “Christine” for the first time. I’ve read almost everything else and am catching up on some of his books from his earlier works. The original owner of Christine is Roland D. LeBay. Is there any connection between this character and Roland DesChain? I find it interesting that King gives us the character’s middle initial. And, the character has an obsession that follows him through his life....just wondering if anyone else had made this connection too. Happy reading, everyone!