NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominee: Robert Yates Preview - Speedway Digest

Robert Yates was a NASCAR team owner, but is now an engine builder for Ford Performance. He competed in NASCAR from 1989 to 2007.

Robert Yates was one of the rare engine builders that flourished in NASCAR. Yates began his racing career at Holman-Moody Racing in 1968. In 1971, Yates landed a job with Junior Johnson. Yates provided the engines for Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough. In the late 1980’s, Yates decided to try his hand at team ownership. Yates saw quick success with his driver, Davey Allison. In 1996, Yates expanded to two teams being piloted by Dale Jarrett and Ernie Irvan, where they won the Daytona 500 that same year. Yates stayed and is still loyal to Ford. Robert and his son continue to build racing engine for Ford Performance. Yates is considered one of the top engine builders in the world.

Yates has received numerous awards and inductions throughout his illustrious career as a team owner and engine builder.

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Caleb Whisler

I am 19 years old from Atlanta, GA. I have been following motorsports since I was born. Motorsports has been "passed down" in my family. I am named after NASCAR Hall of Famer, William Caleb Yarborough, also known as Cale. Growing up in the southeast, racing was something that was a Sunday tradition after church. What an honor it is to share that passion with others.