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Randall Dorton Obituary
Mr. Dorton, 50, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 en route to the NASCAR event in Martinsville, Va. He was born May 1, 1954 in Concord, N.C., son of Jimmy and Lorene Dorton. He graduated Pfieffer College with an engineering degree in 1975.
Mr. Dorton was Director of Engine Operations for Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR's most successful racing team of the last decade. Dorton oversaw the efforts of more than 100 specialists who build and rebuild 700-plus engines a year. He was also heavily involved in developing the future racing technology for General Motors. Randy's engines powered Hendrick race cars to four NASCAR Winston Cup Championships for Jeff Gordon and the 1996 title for Terry Labonte, plus Brian Vickers' 2003 Busch Series championship, three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series titles with Jack Sprague, plus four Daytona 500 victories.
Mr. Dorton was honored by NASCAR as its Engine Builder of the Year in 1986. Three members of his staff have also received the award.
He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, moderated the keynote breakfast at the annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, and was much sought after as an endorser for engine parts and lubricant manufacturers.
Randy's leadership qualities and giving nature were appreciated by many lives he touched within and outside the racing community, and his professional expertise was referred to as 'genius' by his competitors.
Mr. Dorton's career began assembling engines that propelled Dave Marcis within one spot of the 1975 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship. Hendrick acquired Dorton's company, Competition Engines, in 1984.
Mr. Dorton is survived by his wife of eight years and soulmate, Dianne Henry Dorton of Iron Station, his son Jonathan, his mother Lorene and brother Keith, all of Concord.
A celebration of Randy's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2004, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church North, in Concord.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Motor Racing Outreach or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randall Dorton
Randy Saunders
October 9, 2022
Thinking of some of our younger years as friends at Hartsell and CCHS and missing a good friend
Dawne Keen
December 25, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with Diane Dorton and the Dorton family today. Randy Dorton lives on through his deeds here on earth as I understand from listening to so many people. What an impact that he made. God Bless you all...
Rusty (Leslie) Burton
December 16, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Randy's family, especially during these holidays. He is missed alot, but know he is still helping with those engines.
Rob " ReiGnMaN " Godek
December 4, 2005
Randy was an inspiration to us all... A shining example of what can be done when you put your heart and soul into something you love... For that we all are here... Bless you Randy.
savannah dunn
August 14, 2005
I just want to let you know that i am a kid that wants to be an engine jut like your husbend.
KEVIN MENNOR
July 31, 2005
I GUESS JESUS COULD'NT WAIT FOR AN ENGINE THAT WOULD'NT QUIT.--WELL HE GOT IT.
Cindy Sisson-Hensley
April 29, 2005
It is a pleasure to be a part of the Randy Dorton Memorial Fund...hope his friends reading this will check out his site. www.randydorton.com
Dawne Keen
February 25, 2005
Your family are in my thoughts today and everyday. Randy's legacy goes on with every race..
JENNIFER JONES
February 24, 2005
I AM A NASCAR FAN.I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT RANDY.HE WILL BE MISS IN NASCAR.
Arnie Phillips
November 16, 2004
Dianne,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It's nice to see that so many people care about you and are there to support you. Take care of yourself.
Arnie
Harlan Vande Hoef
November 12, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to your family in the sudden loss of Randy
Tonya Dowdy
November 7, 2004
May God Bless you during this difficult time.
Karen and Ronald Robinson
November 6, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Gina Deskins
November 2, 2004
I wanted to say how sorry i am for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Assaad Barazi
November 1, 2004
Diane, My heart goes out to you. Please know that if you need anything to call on me. Assaad
Mark $ Pam Wells
November 1, 2004
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. May God be with you during this most difficult time.
Phyllis Hill
November 1, 2004
Diane,
I wish words would come to express my feelimgs to you. I know your trust in God will see you through. I hope if you need something you will just call. Know that you are in our prayers and Mike, Shane Stephanie and I will always be here for you. He was a wonderful man.
Angie McConnell
November 1, 2004
I want to send my deepest thoughts and prayers to your family and frends and to the entire hendrick motorsports orginization. At this time may you gather strenght from God and he shall guide you through this time.
Mary Lou Whaley
October 31, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with all.
liz elkins
October 31, 2004
I'm so sorry for your loss. God just needed another angel. I will be praying for you during this difficult time. God Bless and keep you.
Mary Piner
October 31, 2004
I was a sad time to learn of this tragery. May God Bless the family.
Bobby Miller
October 31, 2004
As a race fan, I toured Hendrick Motorsports for the first time around 10 years ago. The parts manager at the time was kind enough to take myself and my friend on a little "behind the scenes" tour. As we walked by the three engine assembly areas, I recognized Randy Dorton in one room. I congratulated him on a recent win and he was very gracious. It was a highlight of my shop tours.
We know not the day or hour we will be called into eternity. I believe Randy Dorton was ready for eternity. Are you?
Andy Boswell
October 31, 2004
Back in the mid to late 70's, Randy's wife at the time, Cathy, used to babysit my sister and I. Sometimes Randy would come home in the afternoon and let me sit in that cool Datsun 240Z that he had. It's just one of those things that sticks with you. God bless him and his family.
Tom and Michele Rouse
October 31, 2004
Dianne, I'll never forget spending time with you at Piatti in Sonoma when you were just falling in love with Randy. Your smiles, laughter, and excitement were so genuine. I know that this is a difficult time but I'm hoping that your memories and your faith will help guide you through this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Michele Rouse
RICH CINQMARS
October 31, 2004
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL RACE FANS THAT YOU HAVE TOUCHED GOD BLESS YOU.
William Doss
October 31, 2004
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William D Doss
Ken&Bev Mcgregor
October 30, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Vicki Rawlins
October 30, 2004
Dianne....We send our love and prayers. We are here for you if you need us.
We had the honor of meeting Randy once and found him to be everything Dianne said he was: charming, intelligent, kind, considerate, generous...truly a wonderful person. He will be missed by all who knew him....and we will all be better for it. Peace be with you, Randy.
Vicki & John Rawlins, Napa, CA.
Alvin, Michelle ,and Maxwell
October 30, 2004
My wife allways reminds me that GOD will never give us more than we cannot handle, and yet there are times like this I sit and scratch my head and wonder how we will go on in life.
But with our faith in GOD and the power of prayer we will prevail.
MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON HIM,
AND GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST.
Gary Bevard
October 30, 2004
My sympathy on the loss of Mr. Dorton. He was a nice man. He rebulit a 426 Hemi Engine for me in the early 80's, it was a pleasure doing business with him.
Gary Bevard
Debra Maloney
October 30, 2004
For every tear that falls, there is a prayer in my heart for you.
dale lee
October 30, 2004
we have just lost one if not the best engine tuners that have worked with a small block chevy.he will be sadly missed.BUT NOT FORGOTTIN.I leard a lot from you and THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH.BEST OF LUCK TO HENDRICKS MOTORSPORTS.
david baillie
October 30, 2004
thank you for all the great imfo you gave to me and every one, what a great man,thank you and your family.david baillie shepparton victoria australia
Teresa (Lundholm) Vejsicky
October 30, 2004
Dianne,
My family and I extend to you our deepest sympathies. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
James Spicer
October 29, 2004
In honor and memory
LOWELL GWIN
October 29, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and friends during these trying times.
DONALD BYRD
October 29, 2004
MY WIFE ELAINE AND I SEND OUR BEST AND ARE VERY SAD WITH THE LOSS OF RANDY. BEING AN ENGINE BUILDER MYSELF I HAD UNMEASURABLE RESPECT FOR RANDY. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ALL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND SUPPORT YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF
SORROW.
Sandy
October 29, 2004
To the Dorton Family Sorry in your time of lost, my prayers are with you.
Todd and Josette Tesar
October 29, 2004
Dianne,
What an honor to know both of you. The celebration of Randy's life was a fitting tribute to a truly great human being. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing that Randy is with our Lord and that you too will join him again one day.
Peace be with you
The Tesars
Paul Larrabee
October 29, 2004
Very sorry for your loss.
Rick Cheesman
October 29, 2004
As general manager of a restaurant here in Charlotte, I have been fortunate over the years to have met many of the people responsible for the success of this great sport we know as NASCAR. And this was certainly no exception when, four years ago, I first met Randy and Dianne Dorton. Over the years they would often times come to our restaurant to celebrate victories, birthdays, friendships or simply the love they so obviously shared. Over this span of time my wife, Lori, and I became very close friends with the Dortons.
Well, as it turns out, one day Randy, knowing what huge NASCAR fans we were, invited Lori and I to be his guests at the final Southern 500 held on Labor Day weekend in Darlington. As you might expect, we immediately agreed and set out on race day to South Carolina's famous track. There, Randy had arranged for us to watch the race from The Darlington Room Suite and, while my wife and I had been to this track before, we had not known that Darlington even had any suites. As we climbed the staircase of a small, red building on the backside of the track we found an old, weather-beaten door simply marked 'The Darlington Room'. I glanced at my wife and wondered whether this could possibly be the right place. Somewhat reluctantly I opened the door and almost bumped into a gentleman carefully, yet skillfully, rotating a hotdog along a flat-top grill. As he spun around to reach for some condiments his name tag came clearly into view. I then very calmly turned to my wife and whispered, "Lori, don't look now, but that's Bill France Jr. spreading butter on a hotdog bun"! As we proceeded to our seat and rubbed elbows with some of NASCAR's most famous and influential people, it became quite clear that Randy had gone out of his way to make this race special for us. Indeed it was, as we were able to watch the entire race from this incredible and, as we now know, historic room.
As it turned out Terry Labonte ended up winning in an absolutely thrilling race. After the race we were heading back to the parking lot and Lori reminded me that Randy had said that, if one of his cars won the race, he wanted us to call him and he would take us to Victory Lane. Even though I knew it would be a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, I explained that I didn't want to bother Randy on such a momentous occasion for him, Terry and the entire Hendrick team. Eventually my clearly dejected, but understanding, wife agreed and we slowly made our way out to our car. Then, as we silently loaded our race gear into the trunk, my cell phone suddenly began to ring! As I lifted the phone to my ear all I could hear was unmistakable cheering, jubilation and unbridled joy in the background. Then a voice I instantly recognized asked, "Rick!...where are you and Lori? Come over here to Victory Lane!" I simply couldn't believe it; amidst all the celebration Randy had actually taken the time to call us! As we sprinted joyously back to the track and reached Victory Lane we saw Terry going through the ceremonial sponsor "hat dance". Then, off to the side, we saw Randy with that smile on his face that we both came to know so well. As we approached, Randy informed us to get ready to have our picture taken with Terry. Randy then reached into a bag and handed us sponsor hats and, as I placed mine on my head, I remember asking my wife, "In the rare case that someone should actually ask - what, exactly, does Delphi do for Terry?" As it turns out, no one ever asked, and we actually got to have our picture taken with Terry Labonte and Randy Dorton in Victory Lane! Needless to say it was an exhilarating moment in time and one that my wife and I will never forget. We will always remember Randy for his friendship and such simple acts of caring and kindness.
Dianne, you and Randy will always be in our thoughts, in our prayers, and in our hearts.
Rick and Lori Cheesman
Pam Harman
October 29, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Robin Brumfield
October 29, 2004
My heart goes out to the family.
Randy Dorton was a household name to we NASCAR fans and he will be missed.
With prayers for the family's time of strife,
David Pollock & Nancy Rowley & family
October 29, 2004
To Dianne and all of the Dorton family. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
theresa davis
October 29, 2004
Sorry for your lost. You will be in our prayers and thoughts
Robert McDonald
October 29, 2004
We would like to send our deepest symathy & condolences to your family ,MAY GOD BLESS YOU
Herman Fletcher
October 29, 2004
It is hard for me to believe that Randy is gone. Being Deaf myself and I always wanted to be engine builder. I have considered Randy as my favorite engine builder. My dream is to meet him one day and talk then tour the engine dept at Hendrick, now it wont happen. To the Dortons family, they have my sympathies.
Robert E. Manis
October 29, 2004
All my love and prayer go out to you .God is putting his arms around you at this time.bless you
Constance Sharpe
October 29, 2004
Dear Dianne,
Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts
and in our every prayer. And if you need some time away you are always welcome here.
Yours truly,
Constance
Pat Long
October 29, 2004
Pause, Pray, Perservere.
Gods' speed.
Henry Alderman
October 29, 2004
Take care my friend.Words can't say enough.....Luv... Henry
Ginger (Dorton) McCloskey
October 29, 2004
Dorton Family -
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. Even though I never met Randy I always felt a connection since we share the same name. I jokingly called him "cuz" whenever I saw his commercial. Please know that I am praying for our merciful God to give you the strength, courage, peace, and comfort you need to get through this most difficult time.
Mike Haridopolos
October 28, 2004
We will miss you. My prayers are with your family and NASCAR at this trying time.
Jerrod Mowery
October 28, 2004
As one of the biggest fans of Jeff I will truely say, that he owes more to Randy then most people will ever understand. My condolences and prayers are with the Dorton Family and all of Hendrick Motorsports.
teresa powell
October 28, 2004
rest in peace
Pat Harvey
October 28, 2004
As a race car fan, my sympathy is with all of the Dorton Family. The racing world has lost a great person. Hopefully as time goes on, you will be able to get through each day with some type of peace. With God's help, I know you can.
Tony Daniels
October 28, 2004
I am very to sorry to hear about Randy. My heart goes out to you and your family. In my opinion, Randy was the best motor builder in the business. You and your family are in our prayers. GODSPEED RANDY>
Debra Tarlton Johnson
October 28, 2004
I'm so saddened by the loss of my distant cousin and high school friend, Randy. What a tremendous loss! I will always remember him for the nice, sweet guy that he was and for his radiant and contagious smile that he had. May God surround you with His love. P.S. A very touching memorial service today. Thanks to all who made it so special.
Robin Gibbs
October 28, 2004
Dianne, I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers. Robin Gibbs, Gibbs Painting
Meredith Box
October 28, 2004
May God bless you in this time of need. I will be praying for you.
nick taylor
October 28, 2004
My condolences to everyone in the Dorton family. I don't pray much. Nor do I support the organization NASCAR. But, I would like to say that Randy helped put NASCAR where it is on the map today. Rick Hendrick would not be where he is today without Randy, AT ALL. Neither NASCAR. I don't know where we actually go when we leave here, but I do hope to meet Mr. Dorton someday and have a serious conversation about crankshafts and valve trains. Someday I hope that Randy and myself will be able to talk to Smokey Yunick, but the keys to that that Garage will never be found.
SAMMY(S.W.) MAULDIN
October 28, 2004
SO HURT BY RANDY'S LEAVING. WE GREW UP TOGETHER, WENT ON TRIPS WITH HIS PARENTS TO THE MOUNTAINS, AND TO THE BEACH. THIS WAS A LONG TIME AGO, BUT I REMEMBER IT AS YESTERDAY. OUR LIVES WENT SEPARATE WAYS, BUT I WOULD RUN INTO HIM ONCE AND A WHILE, BUT TO NEVER TALK FOR LONG, JUST A HELLO AND GOOD-BYE. I'M NOT SAYING GOOD-BYE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. I HAVE AN EMPTY SPOT. THANKS MRS. DORTON(MOTHER) FOR ALL OF THE TIMES WE HAD.
Bernie Woody
October 28, 2004
Dianne, Lorene, Jonathan, Keith, Patsy, Camille and Jeff,
Words can't express our deep heartfelt condolences. You're each in our prayers.
Randy was good to his core. He was always considerate, thoughtful and down to earth.
All the great memories will live with us always.
Our hearts are heavy.
Sincerely, Bernie & Janice
Jill
October 28, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless.
Tina Muncey
October 28, 2004
Aunt Lorene,
We are so sorry. We love you very much & wish we could be there. We will be praying for you.
Alan, Tina, Chris & Andrew
Guy Barstad
October 28, 2004
Bird,
Although David and I will miss Randy, the way he looked at you will stay with us forever. We were truly blessed to have that man in our lives. He was the BEST!
Peggy Blue
October 28, 2004
The talent that Randy shared with all of us racing fans by doing what he did best for Hendrick Motorsports will never be forgotten, I am praying for your entire family may God Bless all of you.
Sarah Mercer
October 28, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Dorton family and friends.
Bridgette Handakas
October 28, 2004
I have tried to think of what to say in this guest book but I know that no words will be able to help at this time. I didn't know Mr. Dorton but I know that he was your loved one and I know too well what it feels like to lose someone you love. To me the only comfort I get is to know that one day we will all be joined with our loved ones again. May God bless you and be with you in this time of need.
Amanda Revezzo
October 28, 2004
Dear Dorton Family:
Take comfort in the fact that Randy is in the arms of an angel, and is at peace. May God bless you.
josh stefanski
October 27, 2004
It seems god needs a new engine builder that is perfect and randy is the man to do the job
Jacob Raymond Deese Jr
October 27, 2004
My husband Jacob Raymond Deese Jr was a school friend of his when he went to Hartsell school and our hearts goe out to the Dorton family he will be truly missed by alot of people
The Deese Family
Danny White
October 27, 2004
Words seem so insignificant when a young person passes so soon. I cannot begin to describe what I feel, except to say I am priviledged to have know Randy.
RON & CARRIE COLSON
October 27, 2004
THE DORTON FAMILY AND ALL OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON SUNDAY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Imogene Perry
October 27, 2004
May God bless the family thru this tragic time and thru the remaining days to come. Imogene Perry
Barry Marriner
October 27, 2004
It seems God needed a new engine man. He got someone that knows Him and will be a great benefit in heaven.
Alex Pantages
October 27, 2004
I knew one of Randy's old neighbors and while visiting Charlotte years ago, he introduced us to Randy. During the busiest time of the year (Coca Cola 600 week), Randy stopped and gave us a guided tour of the Hendrick facilites, answered our questions and made us feel truly welcome. When the tour came West to Sears Point (near my home), he even made a point to see if we were attending the race. He told us where to find his motorhome just to stop by and say hello. He will be missed for all his contributions both on and off the track. Our prayers are with all of his family and friends.
Ruth Foster
October 27, 2004
I am so sorry for your lose. Randy will surely be missed. God will find a way to fill the emptiness in your heart. My prayers will be with you forever.
Joel&Loretta Dean
October 27, 2004
I can't imagine the sorrow you and your family are going through. It was an honor to have known Randy most of his life. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you always. May God place peace and rest in your heart.
Junior & Pam Johnson
October 27, 2004
Dianne, Jonathan, Keith, Patsy, Camille, Jeff and Lorene.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this time. We send our sincere condolences. At a time like this it brings back memories of childhood growing up with Randy and Keith as neighbors. Randy will be greatly missed. Our hearts are heavy knowing the pain that you are going thru.
Sincere Condolences
Junior & Pam Johnson
Jeffrey Sliwinski
October 27, 2004
My deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences to the Dorton Family. You will be in my prayers. A few years ago God had a great NASCAR driver come to him, now he has the greatest engine builder in NASCAR to build engines for him.
Patrick Willyard
October 27, 2004
Dianne,
I will never froget the time that randy took time out of his busy schedule to bring me race tickets. He was such a wonderful and caring person. I will never forget how nice he was to me and our family.
Sincerly,
Patrick Willyard
MARK & SHEREE MILLER
October 27, 2004
RANDY WILL BE MISSED. NOW WE WILL SEE GOD SPEED ON SUNDAYS. EVERY HENDRICK CAR I SEE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD I WILL REMEMBER RANDY AND AFTER EVERY 24 OR 48 WIN FANS SHOULD LOOK UP AND THANK HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOR EVERYTHING HE HAS GIVEN UP FOR ALL OF US.
MILLERS
October 27, 2004
RANDY WILL BE MISSED. NOW WE WILL SEE GOD SPEED ON SUNDAYS. EVERY HENDRICK CAR I SEE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD I WILL REMEMBER RANDY AND AFTER EVERY 24 OR 48 WIN FANS SHOULD LOOK UP AND THANK HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOR EVERYTHING HE HAS GIVEN UP FOR ALL OF US.
Gaye Wetzel
October 27, 2004
Our family is heartbroken for your loss. Your family and the Hendricks are in our thoughts. Our brother is inconsolable over the loss of his "best friend". Randy was a true and loyal friend and will be deeply missed.
Jeff Blankenship
October 27, 2004
Our thouhgts nad prayers are with the Dorton family.
Jessica Kasler
October 27, 2004
I just wanted to say that my prayers are with the Dorton family. May God bless you at this most difficult time. Randy excelled at his profession and should be remembered as a great man.
Mary Ann Villano
October 27, 2004
Mrs Dorton & Family, Please accept my sympathy at this difficult time.
Tony Tarr
October 27, 2004
May god be you and your family at this time it will be hard but look to god for help he also there god bless you .Tony
Debbie Westbrook-Murphy
October 27, 2004
I wish to send my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. May God be with all of you during this most difficult time.
They cried out to the Lord in their trouble;He rescued them from their distress. Psalm 107:6
Love In Christ
Suzie
October 27, 2004
I pray that God will give you strength to get through the sorrow you are now feeling...Peace be with you!
Mark Miller
October 27, 2004
Randy you will be missed. your engine building has been the best and will never be replaced. watch your engines win forever. GOD BLESS THE DORTON FAMILY..
Allen Babcock
October 27, 2004
I am deeply saddned by this recent tragey that I would like to tell the families of those who lost loved ones on Sunday that I am praying for you and you family at this time of comforting.
David & Zeba Barringer
October 27, 2004
Dianne and Family, Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during the coming days. We cannot imagine your loss, but please know, that you will not be alone. As Nascar fans, we appreciate all that Randy did for the sport. We believe he has gone to a better place, but will not be forgotten.
Donald & Marilyn Wilkes
October 27, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your neighbors,
Donald & Marilyn Wilkes
Michael and Christine Losurdo
October 27, 2004
Thoughts and prayers and love to Randy Dorton's family, friends and Hendrick Motorsports Family.
Heaven's race team just got the best engine builder ever!
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