Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit

by Dan Proudfoot, Jim Taylor, Gordon Kirby

What is it about Greg Moore 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 remarkable young athlete. Through photographs and memorabilia that trace the his life and career, we are given a lasting image of a life lived well, but far too short.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Bernadette Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Book about an amazing and kind IndyCar driver who truly cared about his sport and his fans. A great read for any auto sport fan!!