Synopses & Reviews
Greg Moore began racing professionally when he was just sixteen. In 1997, at the age of twenty-two, he guided his Indy car to victory at Milwaukee, becoming the youngest winning driver in CART history. GREG MOORE: A LEGACY OF SPIRIT portrays this young driver's life from his first forays behind the wheel in the parking lot of his father's automobile dealership to his races on major tracks around the world. This book does not end with Greg's tragic death at the California Speedway in October 1999, but it focuses on his accomplishments as a race driver, his personal and family life, and the sense of humor he became known for.
>From his closest family and friends to his racing crew and competitors, readers will gain insights into the passions that drove Greg Moore both on and off the racetrack. The book is rich with quotations and observations from those who touched his life and whose lives were touched by his. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Greg Moore Foundation. The Foundation will support the work that Greg started on behalf of a number of local and national charities and scholarships. This authorized book is the only publishing project endorsed by the Moore family.
Synopsis
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.