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{{short description|NASCAR team owner}}
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{{infobox person
|birth_name = Robert Douglas Yates
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|9|18}}
|birth_place = [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
|occupation = Engine builder, mechanic
|alma_mater = [[North Carolina State University]]
}}
'''Robert Douglas Yates''' (born September 18, 1967, in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]) is a race car [[Engine tuning|engine builder]], former [[NASCAR]] team owner, and mechanic.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Waltz|first=Keith|date=2018-05-24|title=The Business Of Horsepower: A Q&A With Doug Yates|url=https://speedsport.com/nascar/nascar-cup-series/the-business-of-horsepower-doug-yates/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=SPEED SPORT|language=en-US}}</ref> He is the son of championship team owner and [[NASCAR Hall of Fame]] member [[Robert Yates (NASCAR)|Robert Yates]] and formerly operated [[Yates Racing]] in the [[NASCAR Cup Series]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robert Yates {{!}} Class of 2018|url=https://www.nascarhall.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/robert-yates|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Nascar Hall of Fame|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Yates currently is the President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines, the primary builder of [[Ford Motor Company|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.<ref name=RoushYates-History>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.roushyates.com/ABOUTROUSHYATES.aspx|website=[[Roush Fenway Racing|roushyates.com]]|publisher=[[Roush Fenway Racing|rRoush & Yates Racing Engines, LLC]]|accessdate=2 November 2014|date=2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103021207/http://www.roushyates.com/ABOUTROUSHYATES.aspx|archive-date=3 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Engine Builder|date=2017-10-03|title=The Story of Robert Yates, Roush Yates Engines, and NASCAR|url=https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2017/10/story-robert-yates-roush-yates-engines/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Engine Builder Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> Yates has a wife, Whitney,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gilbert|first1=Eric|title=Victory lane: wife of Doug Yates, Whitney joins in the celebrations|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/photo/main-gallery/victory-lane-wife-of-doug-yates-whitney-joins-in-the/|website=motorsport.com|accessdate=2 November 2014|date=October 10, 2005}}</ref> and four children.<ref name="ESPN-DougYates-2012">{{cite web|last1=Newton|first1=David|title=Doug Yates' influence writ large|url=https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/7654874/nascar-doug-yates-man-nascar-right-now|website=[[ESPN|ESPN NASCAR]]|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2 November 2014|location=[[Mooresville, North Carolina]]|date=March 7, 2012}}</ref>

==Biography==

===Early career===
Doug Yates grew up in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], the hub for [[NASCAR]]. He graduated from [[North Carolina State University]] in 1990 with a degree in [[mechanical engineering]] and in 2015 was inducted into the NC State MAE (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) Hall of Fame.<ref name="RoushYates-DougYates">{{cite web|date=2011|title=Doug Yates|url=http://www.roushyates.com/ABOUTROUSHYATES/DougYates.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103063748/http://www.roushyates.com/ABOUTROUSHYATES/DougYates.aspx|archive-date=3 November 2014|accessdate=2 November 2014|website=[[Roush Fenway Racing|roushyates.com]]|publisher=[[Roush Fenway Racing|ROUSH & YATES RACING ENGINES, LLC]]}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Industry Insights: Doug Yates, CEO, Roush Yates Engines|url=http://epub.performanceracing.com/article/Industry+Insights%3A+Doug+Yates%2C+CEO%2C+Roush+Yates+Engines/1544244/180215/article.html|access-date=2020-06-11|website=epub.performanceracing.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Yates worked in his father's race shop, Robert Yates Racing, in between semesters, then joined the organization full time in 1990 as the team's engine builder.<ref name=":2" /> Yates built engines for drivers [[Davey Allison]], [[Ernie Irvan]], [[Dale Jarrett]], among others.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-12|title=Robert Yates honored by the sport he loved {{!}} NASCAR.com|url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2018/01/12/robert-yates-honored-by-sport-he-loved-hall-of-fame-2018/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Official Site Of NASCAR|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> In total, Yates won 56 races and three championships with [[Yates Racing|Robert Yates Racing]].<ref name=":1" />

===Roush Yates Engines established===
In 2003, with the support from [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], Robert and Doug Yates merged their engine departments with their rival [[Jack Roush]] of [[Roush Racing]] (now [[Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing]]) to form what is now [https://roushyates.com '''Roush Yates Engines'''], with Doug Yates becoming CEO and President.<ref name="RoushYates-History" /><ref name="RoushYates-DougYates" /><ref name=":0" /> Roush Yates Engines is the exclusive Ford engine builder for NASCAR and builds over 900 engines annually in their 75,000 square-foot facility in [[Mooresville, North Carolina]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name="ESPN-DougYates-2012" /> Doug's father, Robert, retired from racing at the end of 2007, allowing Doug the opportunity to become the team owner of Yates Racing.<ref name=":2" /> Yates fielded a car for drivers [[David Gilliland]], [[Travis Kvapil]], [[Paul Menard]] and [[Bobby Labonte]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yates Racing Owner Statistics - Racing-Reference.info|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/owner/yatesro01|access-date=2020-06-11|website=www.racing-reference.info}}</ref> Yates started '''Roush Yates Performance Parts''' in 2008, an outlet for new and used engine and chassis parts. In 2009, Yates Racing merged with [[Richard Petty Motorsports]] and Doug shifted his attention sole to Roush Yates Engines.<ref name="Sporting-News-Yates-RPM">{{cite web|last1=Spencer|first1=Reed|date=September 10, 2009|title=Petty, Yates to merge, switch to Fords|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2009-09-10/petty-yates-merge-switch-fords|accessdate=24 August 2014|website=[[Sporting News]]|archive-date=2014-08-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114043/http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2009-09-10/petty-yates-merge-switch-fords|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> He purchased his father's half of Roush Yates Engines in 2009 and became co-owner of the company with Jack Roush.<ref name=":2" /> 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 ([[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|Federation Internationale De LÁutomobile]]) series.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Articles|url=https://performance.ford.com/series/stock-car-racing/news/articles.html|access-date=2020-06-11|website=performance.ford.com}}</ref> Yates has won a total of six Mahle Engine Builder of the Year awards and in 2016 was recognized by Professional Motorsport World as one of the Top 10 Engine Builders of the Decade.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2014-01-07|title=A Decade of Dynamic Engine Design – Roush Yates Engines Celebrates 10 Years|url=https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/01/a-decade-of-dynamic-engine-design/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Engine Builder Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=aftermarketNews Staff|date=2012-11-28|title=MAHLE Clevite Welcomes Doug Yates To PRI Show|url=https://www.aftermarketnews.com/mahle-clevite-welcomes-doug-yates-to-pri-show/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=aftermarketNews|language=en-US}}</ref> Yates described the process of building the loud and powerful engines as "somewhat relaxing" in a 2012 interview.<ref name="ESPN-DougYates-2012" />

===Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions===
In 2008, Doug Yates founded a new division of Roush Yates Engines, '''[https://roushyatesmfg.com Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions (RYMS)]'''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite press release|last=Xometry|title=Xometry Deepens Partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xometry-deepens-partnership-with-roush-yates-manufacturing-solutions-300796311.html|access-date=2020-06-11|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}}</ref> RYMS is a [[Numerical control|CNC]] advanced machining facility, which manufactures high-performance engine components to support engine design, development and production.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|author=Staff reports|title=Roush Yates teaming up with two companies to produce specialized ventilators for healthcare system|url=https://www.mooresvilletribune.com/sports/roush-yates-teaming-up-with-two-companies-to-produce-specialized-ventilators-for-healthcare-system/article_536c1a9f-3eaf-51a1-b081-e66564e75500.html|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Mooresville Tribune|date=24 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In 2018, RYMS expanded their operations into an 88,000 square-foot facility in [[Mooresville, North Carolina]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions {{!}} Manufactured in North Carolina|url=https://www.manufacturednc.com/roush-yates-manufacturing-solutions|access-date=2020-06-11|website=www.manufacturednc.com}}</ref> Although rooted in motorsports and automotive industries, RYMS has breached out to CNC machining and manufacturing components for the aerospace, defense, medical and industrial industries.<ref name=":5" /> Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions' [[Quality management system|Quality Management System]] is certified to [[AS9100]] Rev D/ [[ISO 9000|ISO 9001]] standard as well as DUNS 620934716, CAGE Code 855Z8, [[International Traffic in Arms Regulations|ITAR]] Registered M38212, SAM Registered, DCMA Registered, Exostar Registered, Ariba Registered, JSF Registered, JCP Certified, EIN 20–0596690, NIST 800-171 Rev A, Primary NAICS 332710, Federal Small Business category and a certified DOD Contractor.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Performance Demands Precision|url=https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/95600-performance-demands-precision?v=preview|access-date=2020-06-11|website=www.qualitymag.com|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.yatesracing.com/index.php?q=yatesracing Bio at Yates Racing]
*{{Racing-Reference owner|yatesro01}}

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