Robert Yates

Robert Yates (April 19, 1943 – October 2, 2017) was an American 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. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yates won the NASCAR Winston Cup champion (1999).

Yates died at the age of 74 on October 2, 2017 from liver cancer.

References

Other websites
 Robert Yates Racing Engines
 YATES RACING team page at fordracing.com

Category:1943 births
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Category:NASCAR
Category:Scientists from North Carolina