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Title: Robert Yates, Nascar HOF Mbr & Harley Rider Passes
Post by: CVODON on October 03, 2017, 08:49:34 AM

We lost a fellow rider last night. Robert Yates was a great crew chief then owner in NASCAR (#28). Rode his Harley constantly and loved his family. He will be remembered as the founder of the engine division of Roush-Yates Engines. He was a participant in many Kyle Petty Rides and just a good man. RIP Robert.

Title: Re: Robert Yates, Nascar HOF Mbr & Harley Rider Passes
Post by: 9 1/2 Beers on October 03, 2017, 11:23:04 AM

 RIP Mr. Yates

 God Bless  :drink:

Title: Re: Robert Yates, Nascar HOF Mbr & Harley Rider Passes
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 03, 2017, 08:09:17 PM

Robert was one of the good guys in racing. I know his son Doug had been running the engine building at Roush - Yates racing for a long time. The last time I saw Robert was back in the early 90's.
RIP Robert, gone but not forgotten.

Mike
 :drink:

Title: Re: Robert Yates, Nascar HOF Mbr & Harley Rider Passes
Post by: FlaHeatWave on October 04, 2017, 02:50:50 AM

RIP One of the Best

Title: Re: Robert Yates, Nascar HOF Mbr & Harley Rider Passes
Post by: Texas 103 on October 05, 2017, 05:04:57 PM

I was fortunate enough to get a garage pass as they called it back in '96 for Daytona. Was a tourist, didn't know a soul and of course  knew who Robert was. Happened to catch him with nothing going on, introduced myself and he talked to me for 15 minutes or so, that was like taking a drink out of a fire hose..damn.... Was like we'd known each other, awesome guy and one hell of an engine builder. He used to work for Holman Moody back in the day..now I know why they kicked ass and took names..RIP Robert>!