Randy Payne passes......

MR DERBY CITY · 04-19-2017, 05:50 PM

I have just been informed that my close friend ,Mr. Big Stuff, passed away this afternoon. Godspeed Randy......

Rusty2211 · 04-19-2017, 06:03 PM

Sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers for Butch, David and Family. Had a lot of really great times with Randy over the years and he will be missed.

"You can't put a price on a good time".... words to live by!

Marty Buth · 04-19-2017, 06:08 PM

Sorry to hear about this MJ. It was great to meet him last year at Indy, when he drove Captain Jack's U/SA wagon. Thoughts and prayers for his family,

Rusty Gillis · 04-19-2017, 06:13 PM

That is very sad news we lost a very good friend.

Carguy49 · 04-19-2017, 06:16 PM

Godspeed Randy. You looked very happy behind the wheel of Captain Jack's wagon at Indy last year.

BRETV · 04-19-2017, 06:57 PM

So sorry to hear this, prayers to Butch and family.

Bret Velde
2003 SS/LA

Alan Roehrich · 04-19-2017, 07:32 PM

Knowing Randy was like taking a trip back in time, every time you went to the track. I will miss him. Scot LaMar called me this afternoon to tell me, took the wind right out of me. RIP my friend. My condolences to all of his friends and family, this is a big loss.

Bill Grubbs · 04-19-2017, 08:55 PM

Randy Payne has a long history of racing. While I didn’t know Randy back in the day, I do remember him when I used to go and watch my Dad race Stock Eliminator out of D2. Randy was always personable, enjoyed his time at the track and loved to make Butch’s car go fast!

He leaves behind two great sons, Butch and David. RIP Randy.

Brenda & Bill

Jim Wahl · 04-19-2017, 09:54 PM

So sorry to hear this. Prayers to Judy, Butch, David & his Daughter Cortni. Jim

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Bryan Phillips · 04-19-2017, 10:50 PM

Met Big at Indy in 04. Certainly one of the highlights of that trip. My Dad always would ask about him and would love to visit with him at the races-guaranteed laughter and great stories with every visit. Butch and David are tremendous guys-they all have treated me and my sons like family. I was very happy for Randy, Butch and David when they won the D2 race at Reynolds 2 years ago-I'll never forgot how excited Butch's son (Big's Grandson) was after every round and especially after the final. So glad that they all had that experience together-truly a blessing. I was able to attend Big's 75th Birthday and what an event. It was easy to see how happy he was to have his family and so many racing friends together for his Bday (I'll never forget the ElCamino with the bed filled with ice and beer as only Big could do!!!!)

Butch and David-thank you for sharing your Dad with us. He obviously touched many. RIP my friend.

Bryan and family.

04-19-2017, 05:50 PM	#1
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,575 Likes: 1,059 Liked 7,673 Times in 1,470 Posts	Randy Payne passes...... I have just been informed that my close friend ,Mr. Big Stuff, passed away this afternoon. Godspeed Randy......

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Rusty2211 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... Sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers for Butch, David and Family. Had a lot of really great times with Randy over the years and he will be missed. "You can't put a price on a good time".... words to live by!

04-19-2017, 06:08 PM	#3
Marty Buth Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 465 Likes: 639 Liked 232 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... Sorry to hear about this MJ. It was great to meet him last year at Indy, when he drove Captain Jack's U/SA wagon. Thoughts and prayers for his family, __________________ Marty Buth 3657 STK

04-19-2017, 06:13 PM	#4
Rusty Gillis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 260 Likes: 21 Liked 87 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... That is very sad news we lost a very good friend. __________________ Rusty Gillis Former NHRA SS/FA and SS/GA record holder

04-19-2017, 06:16 PM	#5
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,949 Likes: 2,338 Liked 2,835 Times in 682 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... Godspeed Randy. You looked very happy behind the wheel of Captain Jack's wagon at Indy last year. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

04-19-2017, 06:57 PM	#6
BRETV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 539 Likes: 3,933 Liked 719 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... So sorry to hear this, prayers to Butch and family. Bret Velde 2003 SS/LA

04-19-2017, 07:32 PM	#7
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,069 Likes: 1,509 Liked 1,650 Times in 380 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... Knowing Randy was like taking a trip back in time, every time you went to the track. I will miss him. Scot LaMar called me this afternoon to tell me, took the wind right out of me. RIP my friend. My condolences to all of his friends and family, this is a big loss. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

04-19-2017, 08:55 PM	#8
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 414 Likes: 2 Liked 558 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... Randy Payne has a long history of racing. While I didn’t know Randy back in the day, I do remember him when I used to go and watch my Dad race Stock Eliminator out of D2. Randy was always personable, enjoyed his time at the track and loved to make Butch’s car go fast! He leaves behind two great sons, Butch and David. RIP Randy. Brenda & Bill

04-19-2017, 09:54 PM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 665 Liked 682 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... So sorry to hear this. Prayers to Judy, Butch, David & his Daughter Cortni. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

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Bryan Phillips Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 144 Likes: 3 Liked 44 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Randy Payne passes...... Met Big at Indy in 04. Certainly one of the highlights of that trip. My Dad always would ask about him and would love to visit with him at the races-guaranteed laughter and great stories with every visit. Butch and David are tremendous guys-they all have treated me and my sons like family. I was very happy for Randy, Butch and David when they won the D2 race at Reynolds 2 years ago-I'll never forgot how excited Butch's son (Big's Grandson) was after every round and especially after the final. So glad that they all had that experience together-truly a blessing. I was able to attend Big's 75th Birthday and what an event. It was easy to see how happy he was to have his family and so many racing friends together for his Bday (I'll never forget the ElCamino with the bed filled with ice and beer as only Big could do!!!!) Butch and David-thank you for sharing your Dad with us. He obviously touched many. RIP my friend. Bryan and family.