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Robert Yates (NASCAR owner)
NASCAR team owner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Born | James Robert Yates (1943-04-19)April 19, 1943 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 2, 2017(2017-10-02) (aged 74) Cornelius, North Carolina, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Racing team owner Engine builder |
Spouse | Carolyn (née Helms) |
Children | 2 |
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