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Doug Yates | |
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| Born | Robert Douglas Yates September 18, 1967 |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
| Occupation(s) | Engine builder, mechanic |
Robert Douglas Yates (born September 18, 1967, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a race car engine builder, former NASCAR team owner, and mechanic.[1] He is the son of championship team owner and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Robert Yates and formerly operated Yates Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.[2][1] Yates currently is the President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines, the primary builder of Ford engines in the top-two NASCAR series (NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series); as well as Ford Performance teams in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series.[3][1][4] Yates has a wife, Whitney,[5] and four children.[6]
- ^ a b c Waltz, Keith (2018-05-24). "The Business Of Horsepower: A Q&A With Doug Yates". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- ^ "Robert Yates | Class of 2018". Nascar Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- ^ "History". roushyates.com. rRoush & Yates Racing Engines, LLC. 2011. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Staff, Engine Builder (2017-10-03). "The Story of Robert Yates, Roush Yates Engines, and NASCAR". Engine Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- ^ Gilbert, Eric (October 10, 2005). "Victory lane: wife of Doug Yates, Whitney joins in the celebrations". motorsport.com. motorsport.com. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Newton, David (March 7, 2012). "Doug Yates' influence writ large". ESPN NASCAR. Mooresville, North Carolina: ESPN. Retrieved 2 November 2014.