Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit [Hardcover]

Dan Proudfoot (Author), Gordon Kirby (Author), Jim Taylor (Author), Jacques Villeneuve (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

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.

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About the Author

Jim Taylor, a Vancouver-based, nationally syndicated sports columnist for the Calgary Sun, has covered the Canadian sports scene as writer and columnist for 45 years. He is the author of eight 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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Whitecap Books; First Edition edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552851397
• ISBN-13: 978-1552851395
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #822,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An apt title, October 26, 2000

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Shelley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit (Hardcover)

Anyone who is a fan of CART racing will know the exuberance and energy that Greg Moore displayed in every aspect of his life, both professionally and personally. His natural love of life came through in everything that he did, and no where is that displayed more than in this book. From his very humble and amusing beginnings driving around his dad's car yard, through to the memories that he left the racing world with, this book is a wonderful tribute by family and friends, that will leave any fan with the feeling that somehow, we all know him a little better. This is such an uplifting, heartwarming and informative book, written with a sense of pride that can only come from those that knew him best. I would certainly recommend it for any of Greg's fans, as well as lovers of CART in general. A real credit to all the people invoved in the writing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for a wonderful human being, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit (Hardcover)

Greg was not only a wondeful human being but he was also an extremely talented race car driver that was taken away from us much to quickly. This book will give you the inside look at Greg's humor, racing career and family. It will leave you with many smiles and a few tears.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, July 14, 2001

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Jordi Domenech (Vilafranca del Penedes, Spain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit (Hardcover)

Man, when I saw this book I thought "It must be great!" And when I had it on my hands it was even more perfect. For those fans who lost their idol there at Fontana, this is a must. It's the perfect book for a great driver and an even greater person.