---
title: "Second Casualty of 2018 Isle of Man TT: First-Timer Adam Lyon"
description: "It was the Scottish rider's dream to race at the world-famous Isle of Man TT one day. He was 26 years old."
date: "2018-06-04"
modified: "2018-06-04"
authors:
  - name: "Jerry Perez"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/motorcycles/21297/second-casualty-of-2018-isle-of-man-tt-first-timer-adam-lyon"
categories:
  - "Motorcycles"
  - "News"
  - "The Garage"
tags:
  - "Crash"
  - "Isle of Man TT"
  - "motorcycle racing"
  - "News"
  - "racing"
  - "Racing News"
---

# Second Casualty of 2018 Isle of Man TT: First-Timer Adam Lyon

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The [Isle of Man TT](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/11287/the-isle-of-man-tt-is-the-worlds-deadliest-race-and-thats-why-people-come>) motorcycle race has claimed another victim during the 2018 edition of the popular event. First-time participant Adam Lyon of Scotland died when he crashed on the third lap of the Supersport 1 race on Monday afternoon.

According to a [statement](<https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/06/04/statement-on-behalf-of-acu-events-ltd>) released by the race organizer, the ACU, the 26-year-old rider crashed at "Casey’s," a sector of the track along the 28th mile of the racing course. It's not clear whether the crash was caused by a mechanical failure or rider error, but the four-lap race continued once the cleanup was completed.

Despite his several years of experience as a motorcycle racing rider, Lyon was new to the Isle of Man TT and its dangers. Following the [death of Dan Kneen](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/21201/the-2018-isle-of-man-tt-bike-race-has-already-claimed-its-first-death>), the race's first casualty this year, Lyon took to his [Facebook](<https://www.facebook.com/adam.lyon.1650?hc_ref=ARQSrqmLhyWixl2JsqH1OuQbWnFufk7L5rLymnF6PEugrBXnipAE5MtnBjm-HGHzdxE>) page to share his excitement for the race and said it was his "dream" to partake in such an event.

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*Lyon poses with his two racing bikes for the Isle of Man TT., *Facebook**

"Big thank you to everyone for the support and helping me achieve this dream," said Lyon.

Besides the casualties of Kneen and Lyon, rider Steve Mercer is still in a hospital in Liverpool, England recuperating from an emergency pelvic and leg reconstruction surgery. Mercer crashed against a "course vehicle" [on the same day](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/11259/2-riders-killed-in-separate-incidents-at-2017-isle-of-man-tt>) that Kneen died. It's not clear whether the vehicle had entered the course illegally or if it was an emergency responder attending to another accident.

"ACU Events Ltd. wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Adam’s family and friends," said an ACU spokesperson.

## Author
Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter.

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