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| LONG TIME LYON RACING CREW CHIEF TONY PRUSA PASSES AWAY
Long time NASCAR crew chief Tony Prusa passed away last Monday, April 17, of possible heart failure, while at home. Tony was a 16 year veteran crew chief, fabricator, mechanic, and truck driver for Lyon Racing in the NASCAR Southwest Series, and was a great friend of everyone in the pits involved with the Southwest Series racing.
Prusa had over 25 years experience in racing, starting at Saugus Speedway in the 1970’s, working on cars driven by Bobby Lyon, Danny O’Donnell, Steve Starr, and others. He had been an integral and loyal part of the Lyon Racing efforts for the last 16+ years, starting with the team in 1990. For the past couple of years, Tony had been helping Bobby’s son Jake Lyon with his motocross racing as well as the stock car efforts.
His twin brother, Max Prusa, was the starter at Saugus for many years, and is currently the starter for the ARCA Truck Series.
Tony was a great friend to all of us in the west coast racing community that was fortunate to know him and be touched by his good nature and kindness. He was a dedicated, hardworking, loyal, honest, ethical, and trustworthy friend and real family member to all of us at Lyon Racing. He will be greatly missed by us all.
The funeral for Tony Prusa will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 28th, at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary, 11160 Stranwood Avenue, Mission Hills, CA. (818) 361-7387
Source: Lyon Racing-(Bob Lyon) |
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We all remember Tony and Max very well from Saugus our prayers go out to the Prusa family. - Chris McClain
On behalf of the Prusa Family, I would like to thank everyone at
Racing West for sharing their thoughts, prayers and support. Knowing how you all felt about Tony and what he meant to you is very comforting. We especially want to thank Bobby & Allison Lyon. Their friendship, love and generosity made it possible for us to honor Tony and opened up their home for all of his family and friends to share his memory in a befitting manner. For that we are extremely grateful. The Lyons are Tony’s second family and he was as devoted to them as he was to us. They obviously feel the same toward him and he will be greatly missed. Thanks again and God bless from Terri & Jeff Janning, Max & Sue Prusa & Chris and BJ McClain - McKean Racing Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony's family. god be with you all at this time. - laurelin martin
"Uncle Tony" you will always be missed. We will always remember you and we will always love you. You made the world a better place, and all of us better people. You will always be in our hearts. "Uncle Tony" you will always be the best of the best, and I can hear your laughing now...and always."Linny" - Don Rogers
our hearts go out to the Prusa family. Tony was a good guy that would always help you out. We will dearly miss him.
Don Rogers family and racing team - Rick Crow
Condolences to his family as well as that of Bobby Lyon. They all have been long time participants and supporters of racing and eachother. - Teresa Fincher
My prayers are with the Prusa and Lyon family. What a wonderful, loving, and loyal guy Tony was. I will miss him. He was always so very kind to me. May God bless Tony and each person who's life he touched. - Brian Kizer
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew Tony.We are all saddened, and have all lost someone very near and dear to our hearts. Until we meet again. Brian and Deanna Kizer - Lloyd Meyers
I was so very sad to hear of Tony's passing as we have been friends for about 25 years. During our long friendship we've shared bowling, working together on the Starr racing team and for the last 8 years, after Tony asked that I come back to racing, I was fortunate enough to become a part of the Lyon's Race Team. Debi & I send our condolences to the Prusa family and to all of Tony's friends. I will deeply miss you my friend. - Lee Elder
You always enjoyed time spent around the Bob Lyon crew and much of the reason for that was Tony. Tony was loyal to his driver, his team and his series. He was one of the guys that make the being around the SWT the great experience that it is. Lee Elder - LaMoure
By far one of the nicest and most dedicated racers I have ever met and with a great sense of humor, you could take money to the bank that Tony would say something nice and smile every time he saw you. Another good one taken early! - Ron's Rear Ends
Rest in Peace Tony. Thank you for your friendship. You were someone always willing to help a brother racer out and you had a great sense of humor. We will miss you alot. Ron & Wendy Zajicek - Brent Adams
Tony was a great and honest friend. He tought me alot in the year and half that I worked on Bob Lyons crew. He will be greatly missed. - David Bailey
I was stunned to hear of this news. I crewed with Tony on Bobby Lyon's car for 3 or 4 years. Tony was ready to help anyone who asked.
I'm a better person because of knowing Tony.
Gonna miss you Tony. We had alot of great times together. - Tru-Line
Our deepest condolences to the Prusa family on their loss of Tony. Whenever Lesley & I were at a SWT race and the Lyon crew was there Tony always had time to take a moment and chat with us. He was a good friend and competitor. Keep the seats warm Tony we'll see each other again in time my friend.
Jim & Lesley @ Tru-Line - Jackson Race Cars
We will miss Tony deeply, he was just over to our shop talking, laughing about some old racing stories from him & Steve Starr he was allways such a pleasure to have around & it was a privilage to have known him. We would like to give our heart felt condolences to Max, his family, friends & the lyon's for there loss. Rest in peace our friend, the Jackson - A.C. Cambric
Our prayers go out to you.
O yes, He cares—I know He cares!
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares. —Graeff
God Bless,
Cambric Racing - Clay & Debbie Winchester
Our hearts and prayers go out to Tony's family and Lyon Racing, we were a part of the team and Tony was a wonderful Man, he will be deeply missed. - O'Donnell Family
Our condolences to the entire Prusa family. Tony introduced Dan and Colleen 26 years ago. He has always been extremely special to the O'Donnell family. He will be greatly missed. - Al Gonella (Spotter9)
My condolences to Tony's Family and friends. I am so sad about hearing this, it just hard to believe. Tony was a great guy and alway had a helping hand. Even when we were new to the tour, Tony always had a big "how you doing?" for us. I'll miss Tony at the track, but he is in a better place now. Bobby, keep your chin up and think of the good times with Tony. - Rip Michels Racing
I am deeply sadden by Tony’s passing, what a great guy, always had a smile on his face. Gave all he could to his friends and will be deeply missed by all of us. Happy trucking my friend!!!
God speed - Bob Bradshaw
I was introduced to Tony when Jerry Ayers helped Bobby Lyon. All I can say is what a terrrible thing to hear about Tony was a Great Guy that would Help anybody with anything. He will be missed Rest in peace Tony GODSPEED Tell Earnhart Hello for us - michael mulder
My deepest condolences. I had known Tony for quite a while and he will be sorely missed. He was definately a good guy.
Michael Richard Mulder
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