Tony Roper (December 13, 1964 - October 13, 2000) is a former NASCAR driver. Growing up in Missouri, his family was heavily involved in racing. In 1992 he finished in second place for the American Speed Association Rookie of the Year award. He started racing in the Craftsman Truck Series in 1995, and the Busch Series in 1999, although he never competed in quality equipment. Roper died in 2000 from injuries suffered in an accident involving during the Craftsman Truck Series race the day before at Texas Motor Speedway.