Robert Yates Racing

Owner(s) Name	Robert Yates
Racing Series	NEXTEL Cup, Busch Series
Number of Championships	1 NEXTEL Cup 0 Busch Series
Car Number(s)	#28, #38 (NEXTEL Cup) #90 (Busch Series)
Driver(s)	Ricky Rudd (#28) David Gilliland (#38) Stephen Leicht (#90)
Primary Sponsor(s)	Masterfoods, USA (#28) M&M's/Pedigree Dog Food (#38) (unknown) (#88) Citigroup (#90)
Shop Location	Mooresville, North Carolina
Homepage	Robert Yates Racing

Robert Yates Racing is a NASCAR racing team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, which is near Charlotte. The team is owned by Robert Yates. Currently, the company races two cars in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: the #28 and #38 Fords. Image File history File links RobertYatesRacingLogo. ... Robert Yates is the owner of the longtime Nascar Nextel Cup Series team Robert Yates Racing. ... The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series is NASCARs top racing series. ... NASCAR Busch Series logo The Busch Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR. It is NASCARs second division (often compared to Triple-A baseball), and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organizations top level, the Nextel... The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series is NASCARs top racing series. ... NASCAR Busch Series logo The Busch Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR. It is NASCARs second division (often compared to Triple-A baseball), and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organizations top level, the Nextel... Ricky Rudd in 2005, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Ricky Rudd racing at the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. ... David Gilliland (born on April 1, 1976 in Riverside, California) is a NASCAR driver. ... Stephen Leicht (born January 9, 1987 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American stock car driver. ... Milk Chocolate M&Ms M&Ms are small, sugar-coated, milk chocolate candy pieces popular in many countries around the world. ... Pedigree Pet Foods is a company that manufactures pet food, and is based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and has another factory in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. ... Citigroup Inc. ... Mooresville is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. The population was 18,823 at the 2000 census. ... The National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Mooresville is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. The population was 18,823 at the 2000 census. ... Nickname: The Queen City, Hornets Nest Location in Mecklenburg County in the state of North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina Counties Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Mayor Pat McCrory, (R) Area    - City 280. ... Robert Yates is the owner of the longtime Nascar Nextel Cup Series team Robert Yates Racing. ... The National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series is NASCARs top racing series. ...

The #38 car is driven by David Gilliland, and is sponsored by Masterfoods, USA. Masterfoods alternates between advertising its M&M's candies and Pedigree Dog Food on the car. The #28 car (formerly the #88) will be driven by Ricky Rudd in 2007, and will also be sponsored by Masterfoods, USA. David Gilliland (born on April 1, 1976 in Riverside, California) is a NASCAR driver. ... Milk Chocolate M&Ms M&Ms are small, sugar-coated, milk chocolate candy pieces popular in many countries around the world. ... Pedigree Pet Foods is a company that manufactures pet food, and is based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and has another factory in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. ... Ricky Rudd in 2005, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Ricky Rudd racing at the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. ...

The power for Robert's cars are provided by the Ford Racing motors produced by the technical partnership of Robert Yates Racing and Roush Racing. Historically, Robert's motors were known as some of the most powerful in NASCAR, and Roush's as some of the most consistent. So far, the partnership that was started in 2004 has produced excellent motors, and as of 2006, all of the Ford teams in Nextel Cup are using Yates/Roush engines. As of November 17, 2006, Yates has confirmed that he will run a two car team in 2007, securing a sponsor for the #88 Ford. This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Roush Racing is one of NASCARs premier racing teams. ... The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season started at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, February 12 with the Bud Shootout and will end on Sunday, November 19 with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. ...

History

#28 History

Dale Jarrett's #88 Ford (which will run as the Mars #28 in 2007.

Dale Jarrett began driving the #88 in 1996, and is one of the current drivers of RYR. The sponsorship on the #88 car changed from Ford to UPS in 2001, although Ford has stayed on as an associate sponsor. Over the years Dale has collected 29 victories (the most wins for any driver for RYR) and he won the Winston Cup championship in 1999. He has also finished in the top 10 in points 7 consecutive seasons from 1996 through 2002. Jarrett will leave RYR at the end of the 2006 season for Michael Waltrip Racing. UPS the primary sponsor of #88 Ford Fusion will also leave RYR and join DJ at Michael Waltrip Racing. Despite recent rumors of becoming a one-car team, RYR will run the #88 Ford in 2007. NASCAR driver Dale Jarretts car. ... NASCAR driver Dale Jarretts car. ... The 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season will begin at Daytona International Speedway with the Bud Shootout and will end with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. ... Dale Jarrett prior to the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on vehicle sales in 2005. ... United Parcel Service Inc. ... This article is about the year 2001. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on vehicle sales in 2005. ... The NASCAR Championship is the championship held in NASCARs top stock car racing series. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Michael Waltrip (born April 30, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is the younger brother of former NASCAR driver Darrell Waltrip. ...

On December 10, 2006, it was announced that Masterfood, USA will sponsor a re-numbered #28 Ford, driven by Ricky Rudd. [1] December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 21 days before the next year. ...

#38 History

Davey Allison was the first driver for Robert Yates. He drove the #28 Havoline Ford from 1989 until mid-1993, racking up 15 wins and twice finishing 3rd in points. Tragically, he was killed in a helicopter crash in 1993; Robby Gordon, Lake Speed, and Ernie Irvan split the rest of the driving duties in 1993, with Irvan finding Victory Lane twice. In 1994, Ernie Irvan drove the #28, winning 3 times before being injured in a serious crash. Kenny Wallace took over the driving duties for the remainder of the season. David Carl Davey Allison (February 25, 1961 - July 13, 1993) was a NASCAR race car driver, best known as the driver of the Robert Yates Racing #28 Texaco-Havoline Ford. ... Havoline is a motor oil brand of the Texaco Oil Company. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on vehicle sales in 2005. ... Robby Gordon (born in Bellflower, California, on January 2, 1969) is an American racing driver, who currently competes in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series although he has also raced in the NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck series, Champ Car, the IRL, Trans-Am, IMSA, IROC and Paris-Dakar. ... Lake Chambers Speed (born on January 17, 1948) was a NASCAR driver. ... Ernie Irvan (born January 13, 1959 in Salinas, California) is a former race car driver in NASCAR. Wife: Kim Baker Irvan Married: November 21, 1992 Children: Jordan (August 12, 1993), Jared (February 9, 1998) Parents: Vic & Jo Irvan Career highlights 15 career NASCAR Winston Cup victories 22 career NASCAR Winston... Ernie Irvan (born January 13, 1959 in Salinas, California) is a former race car driver in NASCAR. Wife: Kim Baker Irvan Married: November 21, 1992 Children: Jordan (August 12, 1993), Jared (February 9, 1998) Parents: Vic & Jo Irvan Career highlights 15 career NASCAR Winston Cup victories 22 career NASCAR Winston... Kenny Wallace (born August 23, 1963) is a NASCAR Busch Series driver who currently drives the #22 AutoZoneFord Taurus for PPC Racing. ...

While Irvan was still recovering from his injuries, Dale Jarrett replaced him in 1995, starting at Robert Yates Racing after being with Joe Gibbs Racing since 1992. Jarrett won one race at Pocono Raceway and eventually finished the season 16th in the points standings. Ernie Irvan, who had returned for 3 races in 1995 in the #88, switched places with Jarrett in 1996, expanding Robert Yates Racing to its current two team setup. Irvan raced through the conclusion of the 1997 season before his tenure with RYR came to an end. For his career with Robert Yates Irvan won 8 times. Dale Jarrett prior to the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. ... Joe Gibbs Racing (also known as JGR) is a group of NASCAR racing teams owned by Joe Gibbs. ... Pocono Raceway is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond; it is the site of two annual NASCAR Nextel Cup races held just a few weeks apart in June and July. ... Ernie Irvan (born January 13, 1959 in Salinas, California) is a former race car driver in NASCAR. Wife: Kim Baker Irvan Married: November 21, 1992 Children: Jordan (August 12, 1993), Jared (February 9, 1998) Parents: Vic & Jo Irvan Career highlights 15 career NASCAR Winston Cup victories 22 career NASCAR Winston...

Kenny Irwin, Jr. drove the #28 car for Robert Yates in 1998 and 1999 but failed to find victory lane in his two seasons. The next season, Ricky Rudd took over. He would go on to drive 3 seasons in the Havoline ford, from 2000-2002, winning 3 times. Ricky finished in the top ten in the standings all 3 seasons, including 4th in 2001, his 2nd highest career points finish. Kenny Irwin, Jr. ... Ricky Rudd in 2005, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Ricky Rudd racing at the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. ...

Car #88's garage at the Robert Yates Racing headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Elliott Sadler was hired in 2003, he has collected two victories. In 2003, Yates brought M&M's in as the sponsor, replacing longtime sponsor Havoline. Yates also changed the car's number from 28 to 38. On August 14, Sadler left for Evernham Motorsports to drive the #19. David Gilliland will drive the #38 in the GFS Marketplace 400 at michigan, and will finish the 2006 season. He will drive the #38 in 2007 . Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 1732 KB) Summary The Robert Yates Racing NASCAR Garage in Mooresville, North Carolina, as seen on July 7, 2005 (Photo taken by MrMiscellanious). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 1732 KB) Summary The Robert Yates Racing NASCAR Garage in Mooresville, North Carolina, as seen on July 7, 2005 (Photo taken by MrMiscellanious). ... Elliott Sadler (left) talking with teammate Dale Jarrett. ... Milk Chocolate M&Ms M&Ms are small, sugar-coated, milk chocolate candy pieces popular in many countries around the world. ... Evernham Motorsports is a racing team in NASCAR. For the 2005 NEXTEL Cup Season, the team won two races, which were also the first two for the new Dodge Charger, along with nine top-5 finishes and seventeen top-10 finishes. ... David Gilliland (born on April 1, 1976 in Riverside, California) is a NASCAR driver. ... The GFS Marketplace 400 is a NASCAR Nextel Cup stock car race held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. ... The 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season will begin at Daytona International Speedway with the Bud Shootout and will end with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. ...

Team Statistics

In the 17 years of Robert Yates Racing the drivers have had 897 starts, 57 wins, 266 top fives, 415 top tens, 45 poles, and one championship (Dale Jarrett in 1999).

External links

• Robert Yates Racing Homepage