Historic Greg Moore Helmet Recovered After Theft from BC Sports Hall of Fame

For Immediate Release

September 18th, 2025

Vancouver, BC – The BC Sports Hall of Fame is relieved and grateful to announce that the racing helmet worn by legendary IndyCar driver and Maple Ridge native Greg Moore during his 1998 victory at the Rio 400 has been safely recovered. A suspect has been arrested by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) in connection with the crime.

The helmet, a cherished item on permanent loan from Greg Moore’s parents, Ric and Donna Moore, was stolen earlier this month in a brazen incident that drew national attention. The recovery comes after a thorough investigation led by the VPD.

“We’re incredibly relieved and thankful to have Greg’s helmet back where it belongs,” said Ric Moore, Greg’s father, on behalf of the family. “This helmet is more than just a piece of equipment, it’s a part of Greg’s spirit, and what it represented to him, to us, and to so many Canadians. We’d like to sincerely thank everyone who helped bring it home.”

“This is a moment of real joy and relief for all of us,” said Jason Beck, curator of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. “We cannot thank the Vancouver Police Department enough for their outstanding work and persistence in this case. Their commitment to preserving our shared heritage made this recovery possible.”

The Hall would also like to thank BC Place and their security team, as well as the public for their support, vigilance, and concern throughout the investigation. The helmet will soon be reinstalled in the Hall’s exhibit honoring Greg Moore’s remarkable career and enduring legacy.

About the BC Sports Hall of Fame

Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the BC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates extraordinary achievement in B.C. sport history and inspires future generations to make their dreams come true.  As a non-profit charitable organization, the Hall curates an astounding collection of 28,000+ heritage artifacts and 100,000 archival documents representing 150-years of sport history in British Columbia. Through Hero in You Youth Education Programs, the BC Sports Hall of Fame reaches over 6,500 young learners each year across the province, advancing a mission of building outstanding community legacies by honouring the past and inspiring the future.

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