"Speed never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you."

Brock Yates (1933 - 2016)
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About Brock Yates

Brock Yates was an American automotive journalist, author, and editor. He was perhaps best known as the creator of the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, an unofficial road race that inspired the movie 'Cannonball Run.' Yates was a contributing editor for Car and Driver magazine and wrote several books on automotive topics. He had a passion for cars and racing, and his work significantly influenced the automotive industry.

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