William Leroy "Roy" Tyner (January 3, 1934 – February 23, 1989) was a NASCAR Grand National driver from Red Springs, North Carolina, United States.
Additional statistics included a total career earnings of $83902 ($651,919.75 when adjusted for inflation), 45420 laps completed, an average start of 23rd place, an average finish of 19th place, and 30,896.6 miles (49,723.3 km) of stock car racing experience.
For reasons unknown, Tyner chose to take a sabbatical from the 1962 NASCAR Grand National Season.
Tyner's death was caused by a fatal gunshot to the head while he was in the show truck that was later set on fire.
African-American driver Wendell Scott would participate in one racing event using Roy Tyner's car in the 1968 NASCAR Grand National season.