Dale Jarrett called it an honor, but a difficult thing to do.The 1999 NASCAR champion and former driver for Robert Yates read a speech Friday night in Charlotte, which Yates wrote in advance for his 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction. It was a speech Yates completed before his passing...

The distinguished NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018 includes a formidable array of eclectic talent: NASCAR's first champion, arguably the sport's most innovative crew chief, racing's most recognizable voice, the Camping World Truck Series' all-time leading winner and a revered engine-builder-turned car owner.The first member of the 2018 class...

The NASCAR community lost a giant in 2017 when Robert Yates died in October after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 74.Jack Roush, who partnered with Yates and Ford in 2003 to form Roush Yates engines, and Roush Fenway Racing ran a tribute scheme on Ricky Stenhouse's Ford...

Charlotte, NC -- Robert Yates, a master engine builder and longtime NASCAR team owner, died Monday October 2 at age 74.In May, Yates was selected for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2018. He had been battling liver cancer, requiring multiple rounds of immunotherapy treatment.Engine builder or...

The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of Robert Yates. The 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee passed away Monday at the age of 74."Our sport lost one of the most inventive minds and kindest personalities in Robert Yates," Tony Stewart said in a statement. "I'm glad I got to...

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, championship car owner and engine builder Robert Yates has died at age 74."It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our founder, Robert Yates, who was a leader and legendary NASCAR figure," a statement from Roush Yates Engines said. "Robert passed away...

Danica Patrick will drive a Robert Yates car after all.Years ago, when Yates was still an active car owner in what is now the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, he tried to hire Patrick. Admitting he has always been a supporter of hers, the NASCAR Hall of Famer wanted to...

Three times in the last five years, Robert Yates barely missed the cut for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Wednesday, his name was the first one called by NASCAR vice chairman Mike Helton for the 2018 class."When he said number one ..." Yates began before tearing up as he did...

NASCAR engine builder and former team owner Robert Yates has begun treatment for liver cancer, his family has announced.News of Yates's illness was revealed by his son Doug via Twitter on Monday.Yates spent 21 years as a team owner at NASCAR's top level, earning 57 race wins, 49 poles, and...