About us

Rob Bates aka 'Racer Rob' began racing in Savannah Ga back in the 1970's.  He started out with goKarts and eventually ended up drag racing and enduro racing.  In 1992 he moved to Mooresville NC to pursue a career in Nascar racing.  In 1993 he bought the land which the current building resides.  Rob Bates Motorsports was born Jan 1 1995.  Originally built to be a fabrication shop, he realized a need in the industry for CNC machining.  Today there are many racing parts designed and machined on site.  From Nascar related parts down to the local gokart racer.