Robert-Yates-Obituary

Robert Yates

Apr 19, 1943 – Oct 2, 2017 (Age 74)

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BORN
April 19, 1943
DIED
October 2, 2017
AGE
74

Obituary

Robert Yates, pioneering NASCAR owner, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, according to The Associated Press. He was 74. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Loved him for building tough and fast Ford engines for so long. RIP Sr See you soon.

I got a Robert Yates signed Texaco work shirt . He was very kind when I met him Davey Allison signed at Charlotte after he won the race .

Robert Yates you will be missed my friend. Yourself and Davey are the reason I got into NASCAR . After losing Davey and now you I really have zero interest in NASCAR any longer. Go rest high on that mountain now along with Davey. RIP

My condolences to the Yates Family and friends on Robert's passing. Indeed, bigger than life, a throwback to the early years of NASCAR. Rest In Peace Sir.

Robert...rest in peace. Thank you for everything you did for Bobby and Davey Allison. You will be missed. Deb Stednitz Bellevue, Ne

Thoughts and prayers are with the family and thousands of friends. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

Carolyn, I was very sorry to hear of Robert's passing.

Carolyn, I was very sorry to hear about Robert's passing.

NASCAR and the racing world lost a legend this week. My prayers & condolences go to the family & dearest friends.
(God needs no reason to call his children home!)
R.I.P. Robert, you've made the final lap, and you came home a winner..