About Ernie Lyons
Lived 1914 – 2014 (aged 99). Ernie Lyons was an Irish motorcycle racer.
Ernest William Lyons (5 March 1914 – 7 February 2014) was a motorcycle racer from Ireland who entered selected Grands Prix. He and Triumph factory employee Fred Clarke modified Triumph Tiger 100s for some races, with Lyons winning the 1946 Manx Grand Prix.
Their race bike's engine used lightweight aluminium components from a Triumph stationary-engine used for various wartime needs during World War II, including use on Halifax bombers for generator sets, and was also ridden by David Whitworth.
Lyons' winning motorcycle would become the prototype for the Triumph Grand Prix in 1948.
After road racing, Lyons was active as a competitive moto crosser.
Lyons died in February 2014 aged 99 at a nursing home in Kill, County Kildare, Ireland.
Career statistics
By season SeasonClassMotorcycleRaceWinPodiumPoleFLapPtsPlcd 350cc Velocette 1 0 1 0 0 8 7th 500cc Velocette 1 0 1 0 0 7 8th Total 2 0 2 0 0 15
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Who was Ernie Lyons?
Irish motorcycle racer
When was Ernie Lyons born?
Ernie Lyons was born on 5 March 1914 in Ireland.
When did Ernie Lyons die?
Ernie Lyons died on 7 February 2014 in Kill.
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Ernie Lyons was a motorcycle racer.
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Ernie Lyons was Irish.
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