Robby Lyons
Lyons atHomestead–Miami Speedway in 2018
Born	Robert Lyons II (1989-01-22)January 22, 1989 (age 36) Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
NASCARO'Reilly Auto Parts Series career
6 races run over 3 years
2021 position	67th
Best finish	47th (2020)
First race	2019Ford EcoBoost 300 (Homestead)
Last race	2021Beef. It's What's for Dinner. 300 (Daytona)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
NASCARCraftsman Truck Series career
17 races run over 4 years
2020 position	89th
Best finish	32nd (2018)
First race	2017Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
Last race	2020Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
Statistics up to date as of December 27, 2021.

Robert Lyons II (born January 22, 1989) is an American professionalstock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in theARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 42Chevrolet SS forCook Racing Technologies. He has also competed part-timeNASCAR Xfinity Series and in theNASCAR Camping World Truck Series in the past.

Lyons started his racing career at the age of six, racingdirt bikes. Lyons raced dirt bikes for over a decade, winning twoFlorida championships.^[1] After injuring both legs in a crash when he was fifteen, Lyons quit bike racing at eighteen.^[2] He then moved toLegends car racing^[3] after seeing former motocross racerRicky Carmichael transition.^[4] After Legends cars, Lyons competed in the Pro All-Stars Series in 2014.^[5] In December 2014, Lyons tested atDaytona International Speedway in anARCA Racing Series car that was prepared by bothRick Ware Racing andMacDonald Motorsports.^[6] In early 2015, Lyons joinedChad Finley and his team as adevelopment driver to compete in the 2015CARS Tour;^[7] Lyons wound up only running three of the races.^[8] Lyons made a return to the CARS Tour in 2017^[9] and also competed in the Short Track Nationals atBristol Motor Speedway.^[10]

Lyons announced on November 9, 2017 that he would be making hisNASCAR debut in theCamping World Truck Series, driving forPremium Motorsports atPhoenix International Raceway.^[11] His effort was led by formerNASCAR driverBrian Keselowski as crew chief.^[12] The pairing came together after Lyons and Premium owner Jay Robinson met atCharlotte Motor Speedway in fall 2017.^[4] After accidents eliminated the majority of the field, Lyons finished 12th in his Truck debut.^[13] In his debut, Lyons was almost wrecked by teammateJason Hathaway near the end of the race but survived.^[14] During the week after the Phoenix race, Lyons was approved for all ofNASCAR's 1.5-mile tracks, leading to a second race with Premium a week later for the Truck season finale atHomestead-Miami Speedway,^[4] where he finished 24th.^[15]

On January 23, 2018, it was announced that Lyons would drive Premium's No. 15 truck full-time in 2018.^[16] However, Lyons was replaced byReed Sorenson for Dover race due to sponsorship. He was scheduled to race in Texas before being pulled for Sorenson for health issues. Following medical tests in June, Lyons revealed he was suffering from neurological issues affecting his heart rate and blood pressure, forcing him out of competing in the month's races. Later on, after listening toDale Earnhardt Jr.'s story about concussions, Lyons got treatment after recognizing symptoms and got treatment for concussions.^[17] Eventually, Lyons and Premium split and in summer 2018, Lyons purchased his trucks, which debuted atTalladega Superspeedway with the number 33, owner points coming fromReaume Brothers Racing.^[2] The Talladega truck was purchased fromJosh Reaume, while Lyons also acquired a couple of oldBrad Keselowski Racing chassis.^[17]

In 2019, Lyons joinedChad Finley Racing for a part-time schedule in the No. 42 Silverado, sharing the truck with ownerChad Finley.^[18] At the end of the season, he made hisNASCAR Xfinity Series debut in theFord EcoBoost 300 atHomestead–Miami Speedway withRick Ware Racing.^[19]

Lyons joinedJD Motorsports for the first three Xfinity races in 2020.^[20] He also raced atTalladega. He returned to the Truck Series in June atPocono Raceway, driving forDiversified Motorsports Enterprises.^[21]

In 2021, Lyons returned to the Xfinity Series, joiningMBM Motorsports to drive their No. 61 Toyota for theseason-opener at Daytona as well as the possibility of additional races later in the year.^[22]

Lyons grew up inClearwater, Florida. He soon took after his dad Bob Lyons who was a well known drag racer and became a dirt bike racer until the age of 18. After moving to stock car racing, Lyons became good friends withXfinity Series driverGarrett Smithley.^[4] Lyons is also a user of the online racing simulatoriRacing.^[23] He graduated fromIndian Rocks Christian School.^[24]

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