[DeTomaso] NPC: Brock Yates

[Larry - Ohio Time]

2016 has been a particularly devastating year in terms of the number of
icons lost. From musicians to athletes to actors and authors, in the last 10
months we've lost a number of individuals who have left an indelible mark on
their respective field. Earlier this month, legendary automotive journalist
and founder of the famed Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy
Dash, Brock Yates, passed away at the age of 82.
TORONTO OUT Legendary Automotive Journalist Brock Yates stands between the
two cars he drove in the Cannonballs in the 1970's at the Canadian
International Autoshow 2005 media day for the opening of the annual show.
(DAVID COOPER / TORONTO STAR) dac DIGITAL IMAGE 02/16/2005
Even for those not as familiar with automotive history and heritage, the
name Brock Yates was synonymous with cars and racing. For years, Yates
served as the editor for Car and Driver magazine, while also acting as a
televised race commentator and, perhaps most significantly, creator of the
Cannonball Run. The latter led to a veritable institution of automotive
speed and flaunting of the increasing number of rules and regulations that
arose in the wake of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's
establishment in 1970. A decade after the first running of the inimitable
event, Yates took on a role as screenwriter for the 1981 Burt Reynolds'
film, Cannonball Run.
More than anything, Yates' passion for cars, speed and the thriving culture
around each came through on the page better than nearly any other automotive
journalist before or since. His passing marks the end of an era built on
speed and the unlimited freedom and potential afforded by the automobile.
 
 
Larry (big fan) - Cleveland
 
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   2016 has been a particularly devastating year in terms of the number of
   icons lost. From musicians to athletes to actors and authors, in the
   last 10 months we've lost a number of individuals who have left an
   indelible mark on their respective field. Earlier this month, legendary
   automotive journalist and founder of the famed Cannonball Baker
   Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, Brock Yates, passed away at
   the age of 82.

   TORONTO OUT Legendary Automotive Journalist Brock Yates stands between
   the two cars he drove in the Cannonballs in the 1970's at the Canadian
   International Autoshow 2005 media day for the opening of the annual
   show. (DAVID COOPER / TORONTO STAR) dac DIGITAL IMAGE 02/16/2005

   Even for those not as familiar with automotive history and heritage,
   the name Brock Yates was synonymous with cars and racing. For years,
   Yates served as the editor for Car and Driver magazine, while also
   acting as a televised race commentator and, perhaps most significantly,
   creator of the Cannonball Run. The latter led to a veritable
   institution of automotive speed and flaunting of the increasing number
   of rules and regulations that arose in the wake of the National Highway
   Traffic Safety Administration's establishment in 1970. A decade after
   the first running of the inimitable event, Yates took on a role as
   screenwriter for the 1981 Burt Reynolds' film, Cannonball Run.

   More than anything, Yates' passion for cars, speed and the thriving
   culture around each came through on the page better than nearly any
   other automotive journalist before or since. His passing marks the end
   of an era built on speed and the unlimited freedom and potential
   afforded by the automobile.



   Larry (big fan) - Cleveland
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