Robert Yates was a good man, a Great Man, and a great American. I always had the greatest respect for him as a fan. His son Doug is the same way. Great interview, great job Kyle, kudos!
I once met Doug at a ford dealership, And he was so nice because he's the one that actually asked for a photo with me as I was too nervous to do so myself ✌️
As a kid who was 9 years old in 93 I’ll always remember the news that Davey Allison had died , guy was my hero every week as a kid for a year the first year I started watching nascar with my grandpa and dad when he wasn’t working everyone was a dale earnhardt fan are Bill Elliott fan and I liked the 28 Texaco car because it looked cool the good times ended fast back then.
I have been a RYR fan since day one I met Robert at Wakens Glean in 93 one of my cherish moments in life, and this interview brought tears to my eye's and proud of it .Thank you Kyle and Doug
This is Real. NBC Sports, Thank You! Your team puts on some mighty fine NASCAR coverage. With the great people on camera I can only imagine how amazing the people off camera are. This is Real, indeed. Many thanks!
Coffee with Kyle is the greatest. The guests that come on are legends. This one is no exception. I started watching NASCAR as a fan of Davey, Kyle, Rusty, and Dale Jarrett. 3 of the 4 biggest losses in this sport came in this era with Davey, Dale Sr, and Adam. Only other one close was Fireball. Kyle brings something special to this interviews.
Seeing that Hardee's car in the paint booth on jack stands was a beautiful sight! Cale and Bobby Allison's Miller Buick were all I cared about back then.
Robert Yates was and will remain one of the most brilliant engine builders in automotive engineering history (of all makes and types of engines). I've met Doug Yates once at the RYR shop in 2007. His talent was already recognized by his peers as a brilliant engine builder in is own right. It will be only a matter of time before he follows his Dad into the Hall of Fame. Great interview by Kyle.
I live in Greenville, s.c. being born in the early 80,s I was a young racing fan . But I can remember in the late 80,s all the talk about engines at any local track (dirt,paved, or drag strip) was all about Yates engines. If you had the money and was able to get a Yates engine , the odds were in your favor. This is probably the best episode yet for me
I always loved Mr Yates and thought he could do anything. Very happy to see Doug keeping the tradition alive. Great job and please continue to build great power. God Bless.
As if we needed another sign of the apocalypse, I never thought I would live to see the day when Kyle Petty was in any way involved with what is currently the best segment of any nascar media.
03:43 The DieGard Gary Nelson stuff needs to be showcased for the kids. They need to know what went on "way back when". Maybe "A Very Special Episode" of Coffee with Kyle? For no good reason, way back when, I happened to have purchased my only ever copy of the "Something something (Grand National?) Illustrated magazine with the article where Gary gives up the secrets to success. There is a movie better than Days Of Thunder hidden in that article. The magic bumper, the lead shot dumped on the apron after tech, so many creative things that may, or may not, have been addressed in the rulebook. This subject is worthy of an update and a reminisce.
Any time Bud Lindemann makes an impromptu cameo appearance makes it an epic video, regardless of subject! For the record I am LOVING these Coffee with Kyle videos!
I always thought Kyle did give Earnhardt a little help spinning in the All Star Race but watching it in slow motion that was all dale going in to hot. Now what happened with Davey was a different story. He should feel guilty for that.
Kyle never really had the greatest success as a driver but he's great and interviewing those who are/were involved in the sport. The Coffee with Kyle series is a great way to record and preserve the history of NASCAR and the elements that made up the sport before all the huge changes in the 2000s.
Doug you are a great son & a better man. Thank you. Unfortunately for us we have to wait cuz i know Robert, Davey, & Dale are racing together. Dale said if Davey was still alive he would have fewer championships. Your dad was the key that unlocked Davey. I also believe your dad was the best engine builder ever. There was alot of stiff competition out there, to many to list. I know a little of what i say, I've worked in sprint cars for 35 years.
Robert was one them guys if anyway possible give 100 mechanics very same engine to put together. Robert engine would be the best. A kind of a magic touch type deal. Well we got the pleasure of knowing Robert did keep a lot of NASCAR officials up at nights trying figure out WHY??? He just had that touch you can't buy.
I'm a NASCAR fan but first and foremost, I am a Ford Racing fan and that's due to Robert Yates. To see how Doug / Roush Yates Engines has carried on that Ford legacy is simply awesome to me.
Holman Moody built some legendary high horsepower Ford power plants...I'd give my first born for a built Holman Moody big block, I don't like her much anyway, she's just like her insane mother....lol
My grandpa was a hardcore D.J. Fan. On race day He’d always stroke his beard, Take a sip of his beer & say “ HaHa, Nothing quite runs like a Yates ford. Let’s see the Dale & Dale show!”.
This episode needed to be at least an hour long. I'd like to hear more about Ernie Irvin. The problem with Nascar nowadays is it's lost that sense of "family".
Robert Yates was a good man, a Great Man, and a great American.
I always had the greatest respect for him as a fan.
His son Doug is the same way.
Great interview, great job Kyle, kudos!
Another great interview.
Great story 👏
Yates family is a class act.Keep making your Dad proud Doug
Boy there’s not a dry eye watching this . The Yates family has always been the classiest act in all of Motorsports.
My dad had a 1962 Ford with a holman Moody motor in it they used to drag race indoors in Chicago with it Herbo was the name of the truck
I once met Doug at a ford dealership, And he was so nice because he's the one that actually asked for a photo with me as I was too nervous to do so myself ✌️
As a kid who was 9 years old in 93 I’ll always remember the news that Davey Allison had died , guy was my hero every week as a kid for a year the first year I started watching nascar with my grandpa and dad when he wasn’t working everyone was a dale earnhardt fan are Bill Elliott fan and I liked the 28 Texaco car because it looked cool the good times ended fast back then.
Robert Yates was the most humble and gifted engine builder ever. Doug has followed in his footsteps well.
The world needs more people like the Yates family, god bless.
amen brother UA proud!
An incredible interview.....Thank You Kyle!
I have been a RYR fan since day one I met Robert at Wakens Glean in 93 one of my cherish moments in life, and this interview brought tears to my eye's and proud of it .Thank you Kyle and Doug
Great job Kyle.
This is Real. NBC Sports, Thank You! Your team puts on some mighty fine NASCAR coverage. With the great people on camera I can only imagine how amazing the people off camera are. This is Real, indeed. Many thanks!
Coffee with Kyle is the greatest. The guests that come on are legends. This one is no exception. I started watching NASCAR as a fan of Davey, Kyle, Rusty, and Dale Jarrett. 3 of the 4 biggest losses in this sport came in this era with Davey, Dale Sr, and Adam. Only other one close was Fireball. Kyle brings something special to this interviews.
I should say 4 of 5. I almost forgot Alan kuwicki
Seeing that Hardee's car in the paint booth on jack stands was a beautiful sight! Cale and Bobby Allison's Miller Buick were all I cared about back then.
I have a slot car version of the #28 Hardee's, Cale Yarborough Ford!
Awesome stories!!!!
Robert Yates was and will remain one of the most brilliant engine builders in automotive engineering history (of all makes and types of engines). I've met Doug Yates once at the RYR shop in 2007. His talent was already recognized by his peers as a brilliant engine builder in is own right. It will be only a matter of time before he follows his Dad into the Hall of Fame.
Great interview by Kyle.
Robert’s first job in cup was as the gas man on Little Bud Moores car!
thank you, thank you...wonderful piece..
Robert was my hero
Really nicely done brought tears to my eyes
Davey Allison and Robert Yates are the holy grail of nascar
Kyle has become one of the best interviewers in the business.
I can listen old stories all day long!!!
Great stories and a wonderful interview. Thanks 🙏
this interview is a sentimental one great racers but better people thankyou
I live in Greenville, s.c. being born in the early 80,s I was a young racing fan . But I can remember in the late 80,s all the talk about engines at any local track (dirt,paved, or drag strip) was all about Yates engines. If you had the money and was able to get a Yates engine , the odds were in your favor. This is probably the best episode yet for me
Thank you, Kyle and Doug, for one of my favorite interviews. I have been a Robert Yates fan since I started watching NASCAR.
This was great ! all the old footage really takes you back, thank you for this !
I always loved Mr Yates and thought he could do anything. Very happy to see Doug keeping the tradition alive. Great job and please continue to build great power. God Bless.
As if we needed another sign of the apocalypse, I never thought I would live to see the day when Kyle Petty was in any way involved with what is currently the best segment of any nascar media.
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦😎
You're choking me up
Check Rayburn interviews out wow
Robert Yates was a GOD of Horsepower!!!!
03:43 The DieGard Gary Nelson stuff needs to be showcased for the kids. They need to know what went on "way back when". Maybe "A Very Special Episode" of Coffee with Kyle? For no good reason, way back when, I happened to have purchased my only ever copy of the "Something something (Grand National?) Illustrated magazine with the article where Gary gives up the secrets to success. There is a movie better than Days Of Thunder hidden in that article. The magic bumper, the lead shot dumped on the apron after tech, so many creative things that may, or may not, have been addressed in the rulebook. This subject is worthy of an update and a reminisce.
Wow, this one has been the most emotional one so far. 💞
Good on you Kyle! I'll be watching and waiting for more.
Kyle’s right! He didn’t touch dale, just got him loose.
Great stuff Kyle!! The names Petty and Yates are part of NASCAR history! And both are pure class in every way!
Theres two words to perfectly describe Robert & Doug Yates: CLASS ACT
I like how Doug wasn't going to let Kyle get away with not answering about what happened in the All-Star Race. LOL
Any time Bud Lindemann makes an impromptu cameo appearance makes it an epic video, regardless of subject! For the record I am LOVING these Coffee with Kyle videos!
Kyle does such a good job with these.
Kyle, you are an outstanding interviewer. More please.
Thanks to the Yates & NBC families...
This is what we need more of....Kyle gets it. Thank you KP.
That was really neat, you guys put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye, Thankyou so much for sharing your lives with us
LOL Kyle was drinking a Mountain Dew and sponsored by Mello Yello!!! lol
This is so good.
Between this series and Dale Jr's podcast it's really resparked my interest in the sport. Thank You
That was heart breaking when Davy died. Just think what would have been.
Adam Petty too.
Best interview by far
Richard Petty Motorsports bought Yates Racing.
Really enjoy Coffee with Kyle. Please keep these coming. Kyle gives a great interview.
I always thought Kyle did give Earnhardt a little help spinning in the All Star Race but watching it in slow motion that was all dale going in to hot. Now what happened with Davey was a different story. He should feel guilty for that.
wow what a good video and I really miss Davey but Kyle that hair is a close second
Well done!
Kyle never really had the greatest success as a driver but he's great and interviewing those who are/were involved in the sport. The Coffee with Kyle series is a great way to record and preserve the history of NASCAR and the elements that made up the sport before all the huge changes in the 2000s.
Doug you are a great son & a better man. Thank you. Unfortunately for us we have to wait cuz i know Robert, Davey, & Dale are racing together. Dale said if Davey was still alive he would have fewer championships. Your dad was the key that unlocked Davey. I also believe your dad was the best engine builder ever. There was alot of stiff competition out there, to many to list. I know a little of what i say, I've worked in sprint cars for 35 years.
I know the bussiness has become high dollar and hard to secure sponsorship etc. But I sure wish Doug could bring back the 28 car.
Well done Kyle 👍
NASCAR, bring back #28! If RCR can give Austin Dillon #3...
Whew. That made my eyes sweat.
What Coffee shop is this? I live in the area and am always looking for new Coffee joints.
Robert was one them guys if anyway possible give 100 mechanics very same engine to put together. Robert engine would be the best. A kind of a magic touch type deal. Well we got the pleasure of knowing Robert did keep a lot of NASCAR officials up at nights trying figure out WHY??? He just had that touch you can't buy.
How come the races are not fun to watch now ?
I'm a NASCAR fan but first and foremost, I am a Ford Racing fan and that's due to Robert Yates. To see how Doug / Roush Yates Engines has carried on that Ford legacy is simply awesome to me.
Looking at the screen shot they used for a thumbnail, I thought this was an interview with Ruth Bader Ginsberg at first.
Rock On...
This is why I love NBC's coverage of NASCAR so much more than other networks they have real analysts and fun shows to keep you interested
He sounds like dale jr talking
Holman Moody built some legendary high horsepower Ford power plants...I'd give my first born for a built Holman Moody big block, I don't like her much anyway, she's just like her insane mother....lol
My grandpa was a hardcore D.J. Fan. On race day He’d always stroke his beard, Take a sip of his beer & say “ HaHa, Nothing quite runs like a Yates ford. Let’s see the Dale & Dale show!”.
This episode needed to be at least an hour long. I'd like to hear more about Ernie Irvin. The problem with Nascar nowadays is it's lost that sense of "family".
Why did mechanics dress in white?
Roushyatesengines#1
The rest of the world can have their negative view of Nascar, their ain't no more humble a bunch of people, in any other sport.
Kyle is starting to age time to embrace the baldness
Love these but just wondering does Kyle pay royalty rights to Jerry Seinfeld...Comedians in Cars getting Coffee?
The oafish kevin empirically boast because apple echographically reign between a entertaining helicopter. massive, nonstop timer
Boo yah 1st