Here, in a story taken from the November 2009 issue of RACER, friends and colleagues told Robin Miller about Greg's blazing talent and magnetic personality. [48] He began the season with three top-four finishesincluding second-places at Surfers Paradise and Autdromo Internacional Nelson Piquetin the first six races. There they were, letting their hair down, swapping stories of the race and, above all, having a laugh. He began competing in CART with Forsythe Racing in 1996, finishing ninth in the Drivers Championship and was second to Alex Zanardi in the Rookie of the Year standings. As was written, he didn't lose; he ran out of laps. Originally posted by HouseOfDesai This is kinda OT on the GM incident, but i remember that he almost didn't race that day because he had gotten into a traffic accident on his scooter in a parking lot that weekend (or even that day) and had broken his hand/finger, and they were conserns weather or not he could drive with that hand, i always found it sad that if he hadn't driven that accident wouldn't have happen, and i always wondered if he had more strength in that hand would his car control been better. 1988 Ayrton Senna original signed helmet As a Canadian, he was, of course, attracted to hockey, and his first racing helmet was, in effect, a hockey mask. Ironically, Moore had a huge spin down the Michigan backstretch once and continued without hitting anything, even taking the lead later. There were no observable impact marks on the helmet. There is any reports of the accident? They hired a club, put the money behind the bar, and called it the See Ya Up Front party. Why Kyle Kirkwood is America's new IndyCar ace-in-waiting, 2021 IndyCar title is just the start for Ganassi's newest star, 2021 title just the start for Palou Rookie Gonzalo Rodriguez of Uruguay, at only his second race, was killed The healthcare industry has made great strides over the last decade in helping digitize healthcare, and so the next ten will be about turning those assets into better health insights, experiences and outcomes. The helmet is fitted with a used, iridescent purple/blue Simpson visor which is signed by Moore in silver marker pen with his famous #99 beside the signature. Gregory William Moore (April 22, 1975 - October 31, 1999) was a Canadian racecar driver who was fatally injured in a violent (154 G - forces) crash on the tenth lap of the CART season finale, the Marlboro 500, at the California Speedway in Fontana, California. That was quite something.. confirmed. He was 24. Greg Moore won only five races in his four years driving at the top level of American open-wheel racing . [24] Moore said afterward he learned from Alex Zanardi to accept finishing a race without a victory as part of maturing as a driver. I mean that the initial factor that set the chain of events in motion is unknown. Watch. [19] Around this time, Moore asked permission from Brian Stewart, owner of Brian Stewart Racing, to retain race number 99 after it was assigned to Stewart's team for the 1992 season. [20] He got a special waiver to enter the school,[21] and won against almost 800 fellow drivers at the conclusion of the school's three-day run-offs. terrifying crash during the Marlboro 500 at California Speedway. I do seem to remember that it was GM's decision to race that day against the advice of some of those closest to him.I'd be very interested to learn what sort of pain management was being used that day. It would have been unbelievable what he would have accomplished, Kanaan said. [99] He was cremated on November 2. control as his car coming off turn two. flags at the speedway were lowered to half staff after Moore's death was Helmet design Montoya's helmet was silver (or white) with red and blue arrow designs on the sides with yellow lines on the arrows' center and the yellow mouthplate area. [72] Moore entered into discussions with Forsythe Racing on June 30. [107] He was serious while driving,[108] was positive career-wise,[109] played practical jokes on others outside of his profession,[108] and was devoted to his family and fans. [5] He divorced his wife Donna when Moore was five years old and the boy lived with his mother until the start of his karting career. [16] When he was 14, his father urged him to choose between ice hockey and racing if he wanted to further develop in sports. This blue reflective tinted visor was the visor of choice for most of Moores career. They invited Gregs parents, Ric and Donna. Every year after his home race in Vancouver he would hire a venue at his own expense, and pay for all the food and drink, and invite his rivals and 200 or so friends to have a post-race party. Starting in sixth he finished in seventh, after incurring a stop-and-go penalty for an illegal overtake on Juan Manuel Fangio II under yellow flag conditions, and unlapped himself from the race winner, Jimmy Vasser. later this evening. Rodriguez, 27, was the first driver fatality in the CART series since Jeff Moore was posthumously inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of FameandBC Sports Hall of Famein 2000. Either way, just a simple mistake that he paid a horrible price for. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Everyone was a winner. By: Joey Barnes Oct 31, 2014, 10:14 AM Subscribe and access. in a crash Sept. 11 during practice at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey. Sign up to our Newsletter to get updates to our inventory and special offers. He began competitive karting at the age of ten and achieved early success, before progressing to open-wheel car racing in the Canadian Formula Ford Championship in 1991. He had a very similar spin at Michigan a year or two before. "[105] Race car driver Mario Andretti described him as articulate, a meaningful speaker, and considered him "very professional and mature for his age". The best result we found for your search is Greg Bradley Moore age 30s in Lecanto, FL in the Black Diamond neighborhood. Community Forum Software by IP.Board, This is not recommended for shared computers. We'll have more on Greg after the race. ATLANTA, GA. - After serving nearly 14 years as commissioner of the SIAC, Gregory Moore has announced today that he will be departing the league at the end of June 2022.As the longest-tenured full-time Commissioner in the 108-year history of the conference, Commissioner Moore assumed responsibility of the SIAC when the league was grappling with unprecedented fiscal challenges. Greg is related to Taylor Cooke and Kelly Rebecca Moore as well as 2 additional people. Also, the high line, "the cushion"- where the dirt is rolled up by the racing action into almost a curbing-like structure, is often the fastest way around a dirt track. He was the second driver to be killed in CART competition in 1999 after Gonzalo Rodrguez three races earlier at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Updated. He has five Moore was killed in the early going of season final race at Fontana Raceway. [97] Makeshift memorials were built at Pitt Meadows Secondary School and his father's car dealership. On the track, many felt he was one of the best, if only he had the right car to race, which he was going to have next year having signed a lucrative contract with Marlboro Team Penske. [b][13] His father acted as his manager, tutor and financier and adopted a "no-nonsense" approach to his career. The driver of a passenger car, who blamed the setting sun, collided with the racer on an infield road, causing the injury. (Matt M.. [30] His team had a small budget of US$380,000 and the family home and dealership was mortgaged to allow Moore to continue racing. The book features a rare photo of it. It is a common misconception that Moore chose number 99 because it was the number worn by, The record for the youngest winner of a CART-sanctioned event was broken by, After Moore's death, the contract became controversial after Penske scratched Moore's name and his representatives with those of, Moore was originally scheduled to share the car with. I personally think it was driver error and a faulty track design. [15] Moore led a total of 375 out of 583 laps over all twelve races,[39] covering 847.799 miles (1,364.400km) en route to winning the drivers' championship with a record 242 points scored. After a while the band had extra members. FOX Sports reveals its 2015 NASCAR lineup, Amy Ruman takes Trans-Am win at Daytona He was only 24 when tragically killed in a crash during the Marlboro 500, the last race of the 1999 CART season at California Speedway in Fontana, California. Greg Moore: Ten Years Later. Sadly, we never got to see how great Greg Moore would become, both as a driver and a person. The tires grabbed traction and he flipped multiple times. Your newly minted Daytona 500 champion has a Greg Moore inspired helmet. [15] He was twice named Maple Ridge Athlete of the Year and he won the British Columbia Hockey Provincial Championship. [89] Tim Mayer, CART's vice-president of racing operations, commented, "I think the answers we know show that there isn't a clear-cut answer, but he was reacting to a situation that started in the middle of Turn Two, and there's nothing there that seems unusual. Canada's Greg Moore was killed Sunday when his car slammed into an infield wall shortly after the start of the Marlboro 500. Library . (function() { 2021 IndyCar title is just the start for Ganassi's newest star, Why Grosjean's oval commitment shows he's serious about IndyCar, Why Grosjean's title bid is serious on: function(evt, cb) { He took three additional finishes within the top four in the season's final eleven races,[66] as he drove an under-powered, unreliable car fitted with a Mercedes-Benz engine. He developed vehicular control on dry slick tyres on a wet track. [17] His father wanted to know whether his son's achievements were down to his driving abilities or the equipment. Moore's career blossomed from there, and as the 99th member of the Westwood Kart Track, he adopted the number he would forever be associated with. Helmets; Sheffield . 99 Player's Mercedes-Benz was inside the top-20 after two laps. Gregory William Moore (April 22, 1975 - October 31, 1999) was a Canadian race car driver who competed in the Indy Lights and Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) from 1993 to 1999. 99 upon his death. Was Tim supposed to be Greg. The fatal crash affected more than on-track proceedings. The banquet was initially cancelled as a result of a meeting between CART officials and the series' title sponsors. FONTANA, Calif. - Sunday, October 31 - Greg Moore was killed Sunday in a terrifying crash during the Marlboro 500 at California Speedway. He was driving right through there, and he didn't care if he went six rows in. [16] Moore took two more pole positions at Gateway International Raceway and The Raceway on Belle Isle,[57] and his second win of 1998 at the U.S. 500 at Michigan International Speedway and the Vanderbilt Cup after a duel between the Chip Ganassi Racing duo of Zanardi and Jimmy Vasser in the final five laps. Halloween marks the anniversary of a lost driver and friend, but Greg Moore has not been--and never should be--forgotten. Why Penske remains ambitious for its WEC learning year, Q+A with Canapino, touring car ace turned IndyCar rookie, Q+A with Canapino, touring car ace turned IndyCar rookie [3] That encouraged his interest in auto racing,[3] and his father gave him a go-kart at the age of six. He was transferred to Pitt Meadows Secondary School for the final two years of his education,[7] where he graduated with honours in 1993. His multiyear contract to drive Team Penske's No. the infield grass, crashed hard into a retaining wall and broke into This is the original column I wrote for Autosport magazine in a tiny, dark hotel room at Diamond Bar, California at 4am on Monday Nov 1, 1999, a few hours after Greg Moore lost his life at Fontana. BOXING October 1988 Magazine Mike Tyson Cover. [106] Moore was cordial with the media,[107] and CART fans and fellow drivers regarded him with affection because of his occasional "wacky and over-the-top sense of humour",[108] particularly with children. Gregory James LeMond (born June 26, 1961) is an American former professional road racing cyclist, entrepreneur, and anti-doping advocate. How much does an F1 car weigh in 2023 and what's included in the limit? He was just 24. Moore's fatal crash at what was then known as California Speedway in Fontana has not been forgotten. Copyright 2019 Racing Hall of Fame Collection | Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions | Website developed by scdigital media. [104] Two months later, Autosport magazine named Moore one of the 50 greatest drivers to have never raced in Formula One. After the session finished he came up to me (with a salute, and a welcoming Mr Hallbery! like he always did), and I told him, jokingly, that I wouldnt race around Fontana at 230mph with two good hands, let alone one that was broken and had stitches in it. Featured. Cart: 0 Items ; . INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 7, 1999) -- The on-board telemetry said Greg Moore's fatal accident registered 154 in G-forces, but it was the angle of impact that produced the devastating results. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Cindric owns one of what is believed to be only three Moore-designed helmets for his ride with Penske. *Please Note: Helmets are required while skateboarding or scootering. [42] Fellow drivers did not give him much advice so Moore observed them. [73] In August 1999, Moore signed a $10million three-year contract to replace Al Unser Jr. at Penske's CART team from 2000 onward. Moore won the 1992 USAC FF2000 Western Division Championship and the 1995 Indy Lights Championship. Moore was pronounced dead at 13:21 Pacific Standard Time (UTC08:00) with severe head and internal injuries. } Dr. Steve Olvey, director of medical affairs for CART, said Moore event : evt, [45] Although Forsythe Racing had sub-par equipment,[46] he regularly challenged for victories and claimed three podium finishes. Because he was 17, he was obliged to remain in his car in the pit lane until he was towed into the paddock, and was then allowed to vacate. You can YouTube the crash that killed Moore,. People loved Greg Moore, and more important, the fans loved Greg Moore., Franchitti said Moore was the best friend I ever had., Those guys had a friendship like you see with teammates, only they all drove for different teams, said Penske Racing president Tim Cindric, who had just joined Roger Penske's operation when it signed Moore to a contract in the summer of '99 that would have seen him move to the team in 2000. The top drivers were in the high 230's and I think Mo Gugilmin (sic) set a closed course record at over 240 mph. [26] For 1993, his family believed a progression to Formula Atlantic would help his career develop. The Syriac Chronicle of the Jacobite Primate, Gregory Bar-Hebrus (born 1226, died 1286), also identifies Unk-Khan with Prester John. Pinterest. Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler in Seattle, last offseason engineered his way to Denver (and to a new . Greg Moore almost missed Sunday's season-ending race after breaking a [112], As a mark of respect, CART, Indy Lights and Formula Atlantic retired Moore's car number 99 from the list of those available to drivers in all three series. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 | 9:41 a.m. FONTANA, Calif. -- What was supposed to be CART's brightest moment quickly turned into one of its darkest when 24-year-old Greg Moore, a rising star in. Moore was the second driver in the CART FedEx Series to die this year. [61], Entering the 1999 season, CART's fanbase and the media considered Moore a favourite to win the title. } [19] The series' sanctioning body, the Sports Car Club of America, refused to grant Moore a racing licence because he was under the age of 18 at the time. Statistics and Records of Greg Moore, a hockey player and coach from Lisbon, ME born Mar 26 1984 who was active from 2000 to 2015. [e][78] Moore was one of twelve drivers invited to compete in the four-race International Race of Champions (IROC) stock car racing series in 1999. [34] At the season-ending Marlboro 500 at California Speedway, Moore finished second after Vasser passed him before the last lap. 99" written in large white block letters across the start/finish line of the Concord Pacific Place temporary street circuit in 2000. 3 car would have paired him with Gil de Ferran in a rejuvenation of Penske Pride. Simpson helmet visor used by well-liked CART IndyCar driver Greg Moore during his final season in 1999. Originally posted by sblick I was at the race and saw basically what happened. Written shortly after the tragic death of the 24-year-old CART driver on Halloween in 1999, the book by Dan Proudfoot and Gordon Kirby tells the story of a driver shaping up to become one of auto racing's great success stories. [80], The Marlboro 500 at California Speedway on October 31 was the final race of the 1999 season, and was scheduled to be Moore's last race with Forsythe Racing before moving to Penske in 2000. Tags: 99, Greg Moore, Indycar, Simpson Helmets, Team Players. Greg Moore. None of the post race coverage I was able to find addressed this issue directly. Won 1999 season-opener in Homestead, Fla. Won twice in 1998, winning the Rio 400 and Michigan 500. "We both had made it in our sports and it's sad," said Mighty [14] Moore played on the same minor ice hockey team as future professional player Paul Kariya. The same could be said for the top of the groove on pavement, just below the marbles. Our car experts choose every product we feature. [34][94] The impact, registered at 154g0 (1,510m/s2) by the vehicle's black box,[f][13][92] split the car in two, scattered a plethora of debris as the open-cockpit compartment seating the driver disintegrated. He passed another five cars at the start of lap 10 three in one go. At times like this its difficult to understand why racing drivers want to do what they do. this website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the formula one group of companies. [36] Three of Moore's mechanics transferred from his family's team to Forsythe Racing. Greg Moore Indianapolis Indy 500 Replica Helmet Scale 1:1. He was Sadly for us, WE are the losers. Moore's rivals on the track did not learn of his death until after the race, and most of them were devastated. Explore. This morning I stood in Gregs pit for the warm-up session. [20][8] He took four pole positions and four victories en route to taking the championship at the season's final round at Willow Springs. [64] He led 96 laps in his fifth career win at the season-opening round, the Grand Prix of Miami, from the pole position. [34] Moore refined this ability after having difficulty on oval tracks in his first two years in Indy Lights. Considering regular lap speeds in the mid 225's he had to be around 215-220mph when he lost control. Because he had missed qualifying with his hand injury, Greg had to start from 26 th and last position. A 15-year-old Washington state girl killed a jogger when she . [30], Before the 1994 season, Moore did a conditioning program to lose weight and improve his stamina, and his car was rebuilt following analysis. The accident led to a key safety initiative: Today, the infield area off many high-banked corners at Daytona, California, Talladega, Michigan and other tracks are paved to help cars stay on their wheels. He improved on his performance to place fifth overall with a further two wins in 1998. After last months race, the party was in Vanvouvers Hard Rock caf. Lewis Buxton sheds light on promotion hopes of Gary Megson, Darren Moore and Sheffield Wednesday. Following a King County Sheriff investigation, a young teenager has been charged with murder after a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of 53-year-old Gregory Moore. There were no managers, no hangers on or helmet carriers. . Remembering Dan Wheldon and his last and most amazing win. I remember the guy driving straight to the wall What happened there? [83] Moore hit an access road lower than the damp grass he had gone across earlier,[92][93] went sideways into the air for about 30 feet (9.1m),[13][2] barrel rolled and slammed into an immovable infield concrete barrier lacking a tire wall to absorb the impact at unabated speed at a 90-degree angle. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. I watched as he struggled to get his red glove over the specially-made brace on his wrist. What were some of Greg Moore's achievements in his racing career? I just wanted to get it written. CART, was scheduled to move to Team Penske next year. [57] At the Rio 400, he took his third career victory for an increased points' lead with a pass on Zanardi with five laps to go. pieces, with the driver's tub spinning wildly, slamming into the ground Fifteen years ago today, Greg Moore perished in a brutal crash during the CART Indy car season finale. Although he looked more like an attorney than a race car driver, he had an enormous amount of talent. They continued to make. [32] In November 1994, Moore undertook a two-day test session with Penske Racing's CART team on a test-specific road course at Nazareth Speedway. [41] He spent 30 days testing for the team in the United States, and underwent a conditioning program to prepare himself physically with the 750hp (560kW) turbocharged No. By all accounts, he was also the most popular driver in the paddock. +1 colors/patterns Motorcycle Modular Full Face Helmet YEMA YM-926 Moped DOT Street Racing Crash Helmet 4.4 (1,397) $9999 FREE delivery Tue, Mar 7 [79] Driving a Pontiac Firebird, he finished 12th (and last) in the points' standings with three top-ten finishes and earned 25 points. Nov 2, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Erich Lippert. The wind was blowing in such a way that the rear wings of competitors were losing lift and causing oversteer in that corner. TV presenter Dan Walker has said his "whole body aches" and he has had to eat through a straw since being injured in a bike crash. Moore grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. forms: { CHAMPCAR/CART: Fontana Saturday Practice Results, IRL: Panther Racing Orlando Friday Morning Notes, FOX Sports reveals its 2015 NASCAR lineup, FOX Sports reveals its 2015 NASCAR lineup [51][c] A week later, he won the ITT Automotive Detroit Grand Prix at The Raceway on Belle Isle after PacWest Racing teammates Maurcio Gugelmin and Mark Blundell ran out of fuel on the final lap. Personally, Im torn with memories, but that night of the Vancouver Losers Club will stick with me forever. The winning sides of the promotion usually tick all the boxes. Greg Moore was 24 years old when he passed away. Small number denotes finishing position), Contract negotiations for the 2000 season. [44] He bettered that result with a second-place finish at Nazareth Speedway two rounds after that. We may earn money from the links on this page. For many devotees of modern Indy car racing, October 31, 1999 was the day the music died. FONTANA, Calif. - Sunday, October 31 - Greg Moore was killed Sunday in a Trans-Am finale this weekend at Daytona, Power cites teammates and Palou as strongest threats in 2023, Power: Teammates, Palou main rivals Greg Moore Ex-Moore Formula Ford a cherished piece of history for Hinchcliffe. [33], His reputation and recognition of his ability (and lobbying by his father) attracted the attention of Forsythe Racing owner Gerald Forsythe, who sought a Canadian driver for his Indy Lights team in 1995. Moore started at the rear of the 27-car field because he missed qualifying because of a scooter accident that broke a bone in his right hand. [83][84] Moore suffered a deep laceration to his right hand that required fifteen stitches, bruising to his right hip,[34][81] and a fractured index finger on his right hand. Then, exiting Turn Two he lost control, and it was a sickening sight. Consider: In this decade, Helio Castroneves, de Ferran and Hornish have combined to win three series titles and five Indianapolis 500s, accomplishments that Moore almost certainly would have shared in. . ); He looked at me, and gave me that Im here to RACE look. Was runner-up to Alex Zanardi in 1996 CART Rookie of the Year voting. He was from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada <P>. Sheffield Wednesday certainly doesn't have problems in the aforementioned areas. [a][3][4], He often climbed into his father's race car and pretended to race by gripping the steering wheel. To many, Moore was their best friend, the leader of the Brat Pack along with Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and Max Papis. At age six, he drove a go-kart with a minivan body around the parking lot of his father's Chrysler dealership. It would have been the perfect combination [with Penske], and people would have started booing Greg just like they booed Jeff Gordon when he won too much. [29] He was one of the fastest drivers on oval tracks but was slower on road and street circuits. Saturday, starting the 500-mile race last in the 27-car field. Jul 31, 2017 - 1999 CART Fontana California, Greg Moore Fatal crash. In honour of their collective bad days, Greg renamed his Hard Rock party The Vancouver Losers Club. It just posed a bigger challenge. Hinch remembers racing hero Greg Moore, 15 years after his death Today marks the 15 year anniversary of Greg Moore's tragic death. . Gregs last words to PT were: See you at the front.. His talent on track was special, he was bloody good at thinking through a race. [10] It was there Moore was issued with his car number 99 because he was the club's 99th member; he used it throughout his career. Greg Moore preparing for a Honduran village volunteer medical clinic in the home of a family who generously offered it for use for the day. FEB 24 WILSON BOMBSHELL And now we know more about why so many people dislike Russell Wilson. The light blue sun strip has Players-Racing.Com printed on it. He began competing in CART with Forsythe Racing in 1996, finishing ninth in the drivers' championship and was second to Alex Zanardi in the Rookie of the Year standings. [43] He debuted at the season-opening Grand Prix of Miami at the HomesteadMiami Speedway. [19] Nevertheless, in the season's opening round at Phoenix, Moore surpassed Paul Tracy's record as the youngest Indy Lights pole position starter at age 18,[31] and became the youngest driver in history to win a Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART)-sanctioned event. September 16, 2021 5:48pm. Power cites teammates and Palou as strongest threats in 2023. One of Canada's top race drivers, Greg Moore, was killed in a horrifying crash in California Sunday, near the start of his last scheduled race of the season. But best of all, Gregs best friend Al Robbie, Awesome Roscoe from Australia (who organised the Miss Surfers Paradise contest which the drivers were naturally delighted to be judges of, for obvious reasons) Dario and fellow racer Jimmy Vasser continued Gregs tradition. In his first race, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he was penalized for passing Juan Manuel Fangio II during a caution, but he recovered to pass all of the lead-lap cars to get back in the fight. The cause of the accident is something of a mystery. The helmet is fitted with a used, iridescent purple/blue Simpson visor which is signed by Moore in silver marker pen with his famous #99 beside the signature. The news quickly filtered through that Gregs injuries were life threatening, and shortly before the end of the race a bulletin from the medical centre confirmed that he had not survived. Greg Moore's Fatal Crash *Live* Buggy1Boy 7.26K subscribers 12K 6.5M views 15 years ago During the season finale of the 1999 CART FedEx Championship at the California Speedway, Greg Moore. There is also parking available underground at 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road. They werent the tightest band in the world (by any stretch of the imagination!) Courtesy: SIAC. [54] The season-opening Grand Prix of Miami saw Moore start from pole position for the first time in his career, becomingat the age of 22 years, 10 months and 18 daysthe youngest pole position starter in CART history. Nigel Mansells greatest F1 and Indycar drives, Ranking the top 10 IndyCar drivers of 2021, The top 10 IndyCar drivers of 2021 "In the year of the Greeks 1514, of the Arabs 599 (A. D. 1202), when Unk-Khan, who is the Christian King John, ruled over a stock of the barbarian Hunns, called Kergt, Tschingys-Khan served him with great zeal. Matters quickly overtook those of us who were watching. Originally posted by MP4/? The drivers begged for updates. } He was young and brave.. The force of the collision was the largest ever recorded by a CART crash data sensor. Ducks of Anaheim star Paul Kariya. I dont want this to sound self-indulgent. Their battle was the stuff of theatre. I remember a race at Portland, he was incredible, Penske said. What was Greg Moore's age at the time of his death? Greg Moore Indianapolis Indy 500 Replica Helmet Scale 1:1. dangerous sport and unfortunately, sometimes those things happen. [34], Moore's Indy Lights helmet design featured a mixture of lightning bolts and a checkered flag. Links on greg moore crash helmet page but Greg Moore Indianapolis Indy 500 Replica helmet Scale 1:1. dangerous and... Collection | Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions | website developed by scdigital media 1999 after Rodrguez... 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