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James Robert Yates (April 19, 1943 – October 2, 2017) [1] was a NASCAR engine builder and former owner of the Sprint Cup Series team Yates Racing, owned since 2007 by his son Doug. He purchased the team from Harry Ranier in 1988, with driver Davey Allison. In 2018, Yates was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame .
Oct 4, 2017 · By Richard Sandomir. Oct. 4, 2017. Robert Yates, a preacher’s son who once aspired to drive bulldozers but instead became one of Nascar’s master engine builders and a champion team owner...
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Oct 3, 2017 · NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, championship car owner and engine builder Robert Yates has died at age 74. "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our founder, Robert Yates, who was a leader and legendary NASCAR figure," a statement from Roush Yates Engines said.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. James Robert Yates (April 19, 1943 – October 2, 2017) was a NASCAR engine builder and former owner of the Sprint Cup Series team Yates Racing, owned since 2007 by his son Doug. He purchased the team from Harry Ranier in 1988, with driver Davey Allison.
1,155 / 57 / 48. Engine Builderand Team Owner. Yates began his career at Holman-Moody Racing in 1968 and landed a job with NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson (2010) in 1971. The rest is history.
Champion car owner and engine builder Robert Yates, elected in May as part of the 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class, died Monday, his son, Doug Yates, confirmed. Jim Utter Oct 3, 2017, 3:05 AM
Oct 3, 2017 · Associated Press October 3, 2017, 8:04 AM. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Robert Yates, a pioneering NASCAR owner and engine builder who with Dale Jarrett won the 1999 Cup title, has died at 74. He was...