[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E71]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF 2018 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ROBERT YATES

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
racing legend Robert Yates upon his induction into the ninth class of 
the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  Getting his NASCAR start with Holman-Moody Racing, Robert was 
mentored by fellow NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. In 1983, as the 
engine builder for Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough, he was able to 
lead Bobby to a series championship with DiGardi Racing. His 
accomplishments allowed him to launch his own team in the late 1980s, 
Robert Yates Racing. Success followed him during every step of his 
journey which culminated in one of the most impressive careers in 
NASCAR history.
  By the time he retired, Robert Yates had amassed 57 total wins, 1,155 
starts and 48 poles won. His accomplishments also include winning the 
NASCAR premier series championship and the Daytona 500 three times. To 
say Robert Yates is a racing legend would be a gross understatement. A 
fierce competitor and true gentleman, he is the embodiment of racing 
and will now take his place among the greats in the NASCAR Hall of 
Fame.
  This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, retired competitors, industry leaders, members 
of the media, and a nationwide fan vote. In total, a group of five was 
chosen to join the ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. 
Robert Yates is extremely deserving of this honor and will now be 
enshrined forever for his contributions to the sport.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Robert Yates on 
his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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