Maple Ridge's Greg Moore attended both Meadowridge School and Pitt Meadows Secondary School. Greg began his racing career driving go-karts in the Lower Mainland. His talent at driving karts allowed him to climb through the ranks quickly, ahead of much older drivers. Greg was a sensation on the Indy Lights circuit, winning 10 out of 12 races in 1995. When he was promoted to the Indy series, he became the youngest drive ever to win a CART race. Greg was famous for his skill on the oval circuits in CART. His win at the Michigan 500 is among his most impressive.
Greg started the 1999 season by winning the season opening race in Miami. At the final race of the season at Fontana, California, Greg died when his car went out of control and hit the wall. Over the next few days the outpouring of love for this Hometown Hero was felt throughout the world. A public service in Maple Ridge drew a standing room only crowd of over 3000 people, including fans from around the globe. Greg was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in the year 2000. His number was retired by CART as a tribute to a young racer who made his mark in his chosen profession. The Greg Moore Foundation, continuing the legacy of generous support for causes that were near and dear to Greg's heart, is a legacy to the community that he loved so much. He will be missed by us all.