Richard Doane

[Bobby Rashid]

What a sad day for myself, my family and the drag racing community. Richard truly was an icon in stock/super stock race cars. His knowledge was deep and unsurpassed. My wife, Nancy (who truly loved Richard) and I traveled, raced, ate meals together, and totally enjoyed Richard and his late wife, Wanette's friendship since the early 90's. He was my confidante, whom I constantly would call to get an answer on a race car or driving dilemma. And yes, he was a great guy (and sincere friend to many of us) who enjoyed life and loved drag racing. I have too many great memories with Richard Doane. This is a huge loss but his memories will live on for all of us. God bless Richard and Wanette Doane. We miss them.
Bobby and Nancy Rashid

[Matt1234]

I am so sorry to hear this, Richard was a good friend to my dad,Mark and me. Richard is what drag racing is about. I will miss seeing him at the race track and the party every year.Gone but never Forgotten Matt Alvey

[Bfurrey]

On behalf of my dad (Richard), my late mom (Wanette), myself and my entire family, I would like to thank all of you for sharing your condolences, thoughts, or memories. We all know that he loved racing and thought of all the drag racing community as his extended family... My dads good friend, Rick Brown said to me yesterday...if it wasn't for the friends to enjoy racing with, it just wouldn't be the same. Well, I am sure my dad felt the same when being surrounded by all of you. I hope you keep my dads memories, kindness, sportsmanship alive, he was not only my step dad, he was a great father and grandfather, for that I will always love him and cherish the relationship we had. Thank you again for all the kind words.

Bryan Furrey

[bossanova]

Richard will be greatly missed in drag racing as well as in the Dayton business community. He was always professional & the best in his field.

I remember Richard & my father being close friends. I think a decade or longer of them going out to lunches & dinners. The friendship carried over to me as well. I always looked up to him & admired his attention to detail (he always had the most pristine stuff!). He would spend time in the off season tinkering with his trailers, race car, truck, etc...always improving things.

I consider it a real honor to have had Richard affect me positively in my life. Thanks for the memories.

Man could that guy cut a light & run the number, even into his mid seventies!

Rob Holmes, Phillips Sheet Metal

[tim worner]

A sad day for myself and our racing community. Always a pleasure to be around had many a good time with Richard. I will miss him. RIP my friend.

[rick winchester]

Not a better racer or nicer guy anywhere.Sad news indeed. RIP. Rick&Phyllis..

[Gil Brannan]

Sorry to hear of his passing. He was always with a smile and good spirits. One of the great guys in racing. He will be missed by many.


Gil Brannan

[Jerry Terry]

Sorry to hear about Richard, he will be missed by all RIP.
Jerry & Patty Terry