Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit

What is it about Greg Moore (inducted 2000) that caused so many to fall in love and so many to be devastated when he died?  Greg’s life was a celebration of youth, spirit, accomplishment, and charity.  He was doing what he loved, with people he loved and respected.  He was succeeding as an automobile racer and, even more, as a human being.  He inspired everyone to act openly, positively, and with good humor.  His easy grin and natural outgoing friendliness captured people’s hearts and minds.

When you met him you felt he was a friend for life.  He made people like he was one of them, whomever they were.  If you got close enough to say hello, to catch his eye, you felt you knew him.  And anyone who knew him well thought of him as a man beyond his years, unusually free of the conflicts of youth.

Although he seemed settled and mature, Greg Moore still revealed a sense of adventure and wonder.  His achievements as a driver were impressive and have assured him a place in the galaxy of greats.  Yet his spirit of sincerity and goodwill is the abiding memory that will live on. Through the memories of his family, friends, colleagues, mentors, and Greg himself, Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit tells the story of this.

About the Authors

Jim Taylor (inducted 2005), is a Vancouver-based, nationally syndicated sports columnist. He is the author of several previous books, including biographies of hockey stars Wayne Gretzky and Igor Larionov, and the epic round-the-world wheelchair journey of Rick Hansen.

Gordon Kirby has written about motor racing for 30 years. He is the American editor for the British publication, Autosport. His most recent book is Bobby Rabal: The Graceful Champion. He is also working on a book about Mario Andretti”s career.

Dan Proudfoot has covered motor racing since 1966 for numerous media outlets and since 1984 has written about the sport for The Toronto Sun. A hobby racer in the 1980s in vintage and amateur F2000 classes. Proudfoot ranks Greg Moore’s astonishing CART debut in 1996 with Gilles Villeneuve’s winning the Grand Prix in Montreal in 1978 among his most memorable moments in racing.