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Vale Edwin Vernon "Chum" Taylor
🏁1926 – 2025 🏁
It is with deep sadness that we inform members of the passing of former ASRA President, Life Member and Motorcycling Western Australia Hall of Fame Member, Edwin Vernon “Chum” Taylor.
Chum passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, 19 April 2025, at the age of 98, following a long illness. He was in the care of Juniper Ella Williams Residential Aged Care Facility in Noranda, Western Australia.
Chum was a longstanding and highly respected member of both the VSRA and ASRA, having served as ASRA President from 2004 to 2005. He was a familiar and welcome presence at our annual Reunion Dinners, where his enduring passion and unwavering support for the association were always on full display.
Widely regarded as a legend of the sport, Chum Taylor enjoyed a remarkable 25-year racing career both in Australia and internationally. A former Australian Solo Champion and Western Australian icon, his contributions to speedway and motorcycling have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Chum received numerous accolades in recognition of his achievements and service, including:
Induction into the Motorcycling Western Australia Hall of Fame in November 2013
Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours
Induction into the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame in June 2024
In honour of his legacy, the Chum Taylor Cup is contested annually at Pinjar Park Speedway, just outside Perth.
Motorcycling Western Australia extends our deepest sympathies to Chum’s family and many friends. His legacy, both on and off the track, will be long remembered and deeply cherished. ... See MoreSee Less