After former NASCAR team owner Robert Yates passed away at age 74 in October due to liver cancer, Roush Fenway Racing honored him with a special paint scheme at Phoenix in November.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 17 Ford Fusion had a tribute to Yates, and the team presented Yates' son, Doug, with the car on Wednesday.
What a nice gesture from @RoushFenway. After running a tribute scheme for the late Robert Yates at @ISMRaceway, team owner Jack Roush gifted the car to Robert's son, @Yates_Doug and @RoushYates! pic.twitter.com/M3vzAacjJ3
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) January 10, 2018
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Roush Fenway Racing owner Jack Roush partnered with Robert Yates in 2003 to form Roush Yates Engines.
Doug Yates tweeted that the car was an "incredible tribute" for his dad, and he said Jack Roush has been an "incredible mentor" for many years.
Racing the Robert Yates Tribute car at Phoenix with @StenhouseJr @roushfenway was an incredible tribute for my dad & our family. Today Jack Roush & his team presented the car to me & @roushyates . Jack has been an amazing mentor, friend & partner for many years! Thank you Jack! pic.twitter.com/De5F7B9F1c
— Doug Yates (@Yates_Doug) January 9, 2018
Robert Yates will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Jan. 19.
(h/t Racer.com)