Tags: Motorsport Racer, Racing Driver.
Randy Dorton (May 1 1954 – October 24 2004) was chief engine builder for Hendrick Motorsports until his death in a plane crash near Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville Virginia in which he along with 7 other passengers and the 2 pilots were killed. He is survived by his two sons Christopher and Jonathan.The trophy awarded to the winner of the Mahle Engine Builders Challenge is named the Randy Dorton Trophy in his honor.