Ralph Taylor

wrtracing · 10/15/14, 3:07 AM

I wasn't sure how to reach a lot of my Dad's old racing friends, some I probably don't know, to let them know that Dad is now on hospice care. I thought this forum would probably reach more of his old friends than any other.

Dad is now 87 years old. He was a Chevrolet dealer in Trenton, IL for many years. He was a midget driver and then later an owner. He was also an Indy car owner. Probably the hightlight of his racing career was in 1964 he was a co-owner with Gil Morcroft of the Morcroft/Taylor Special that ran 9th at the Indianapolis 500 with Bob Wente driving and Bob Higman as chief mechanic.

"Ralphie the Racer" now resides at:

Aviston Countryside Manor
450 West First Street
Aviston, IL 62216

Cards are welcome.

Thanks for listening,

Bill Taylor

Andrew S. Quinn · 10/15/14, 6:40 PM

You never told me your dad raced midgets,and his involvement with Indy cars. Way cool!

Sorry to hear about your dad....

Take care buddy....

wrtracing · 10/16/14, 8:56 PM

Thanks pal!

Bill

Flatrightrear · 10/16/14, 9:22 PM

May God bless and comfort you and your family, Bill, and especially your dad.

Dooling63 · 10/17/14, 11:22 AM

There are so many words to say to you Ralf E Taylor that there is not enough time in the day to say how much you have helped me in life and inspired me in many ways! Thanks for being apart of my life my friend I wouldn't changed a damn thing we did together or the great times we have had! But now all I can say is I love Ralf like I a father! So let's go and put her in victory lane for you are a CHAMPION !

Your Friend
Joe Dooling jr

wrtracing · 10/19/14, 10:05 AM

Thanks to all who have posted, called & sent cards. Also to those who have dad in their thoughts.

The Taylor Family

wandak · 10/21/14, 4:34 PM

I'm sorry to hear this about Ralph. We (the Knepper family) have many great memories of racing with Ralph. Please tell him that I am thinking of him and if he would like a visit give me a call. Wanda

kruser · 10/22/14, 7:16 PM

Ralph
What a great friend and man. I had some great times with Ralph ( Remember the Hoosier 100/ Little 500/ Eldora weekend in May when you sold your dually Chevy.
I'll never forget it.
GOD Bless .........
Don Kruse

10/16/14, 8:56 PM	#3 Re: Ralph Taylor
wrtracing Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 347	Thanks pal! Bill __________________ WRT There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way. Christopher Morley

10/22/14, 7:16 PM	#8 Re: Ralph Taylor
kruser Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 64	Ralph What a great friend and man. I had some great times with Ralph ( Remember the Hoosier 100/ Little 500/ Eldora weekend in May when you sold your dually Chevy. I'll never forget it. GOD Bless ......... Don Kruse