Gomer Taylor

Bruce “Gomer” Taylor began racing at the Golden Spur Raceway, later called Lakeville Speedway. It was a fast oiled dirt 5/8-mile former horse trotter track. In 1969 Gomer began his winning ways in the 6-cylinder Mod Class. Gomer made every trade paper in New England after taking a nasty spill (including the cover of a Cavalcade of Auto Racing Pictorial), back in the early 1970’s at Lakeville. Lakeville was a no-holds-barred fun place to race, but like all tracks, it could be treacherous. He escaped serious harm and went on to become one of the top racers in the region during later years.” He was considered a serious hard-nosed racer; he was one of the guys to beat if you wanted to be a champion. He raced hard and clean for decades earning the respect of all drivers.

Gomer grew up with Lenny Boehler of #3 Ole Blue fame. In 1982 he was given the opportunity to drive the Boehler’s #3 at Seekonk. Gomer won the Modified Championship at Seekonk that year. Gomer also drove the Boehler #3 to a third-place finish in the prestigious Thompson 300. Once Ron Bouchard and Leo Cleary were back, Gomer moved back to his 03 Chevette and in 1984 raced at Waterford Speedbowl. The Speedbowl had many great drivers, yet “GoGo Gomer” won himself another championship, sharing the honor with Hall of Famer Moose Hewitt.

Gomer earned wins at Seekonk, Westboro and Waterford. He ran Pro Stocks at Seekonk, Lee, and Thompson. He was a very desired replacement driver on the Featherlite Modified Tour from 1985 till 2002 for many top Car owners/teams. One of Gomer’s most memorable wins was the B-main win during the Fred DeSarro Memorial Race at Thompson Speedway in 1978. In the September 1983 issue of Speedway Scene, award winning writer Bones Bourcier wrote an article about Gomer labeling him “a real racer.” Bruce “Gomer” Taylor is a real racer, a real nice guy, and a kind soul but every bit the tough New England competitor.

Gomer is a lifelong racer who embodies the love and joy of racing, and still campaigns his now vintage #03 Chevette on the NEAR racing circuit.