Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Gordon Kirby (Author), Jim Taylor (Author), Jacques Villeneuve (Foreword) "It was not that he finished seventh, but how he finished seventh..." (more)
Key Phrases: Greg Moore, Ric Moore, Indy Lights (more...)

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Product Description

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.

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 Printing 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 (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #572,379 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Shelley (Kilsyth, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews

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

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

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

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.