Robert Douglas Yates (born September 18, 1967, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a race car engine builder, former NASCAR team owner, and mechanic.
[8] Yates built engines for drivers Davey Allison, Ernie Irvan, Dale Jarrett, among others.
[4][8] Yates engines won at various tracks including Daytona International Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway and won the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Championship with driver Dale Jarrett.
[8] Yates fielded a car for drivers David Gilliland, Travis Kvapil, Paul Menard and Bobby Labonte.
[8] Since the start of the 2004 season, Roush Yates Engines has achieved over 380 combined overall wins (points and non-points) and 27 Championship titles in the NASCAR, IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) and FIA (Federation Internationale De LÁutomobile) series.