By Dick Mittman
indy500.com
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
George Moore, who wrote about the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race for more than 50 years, died Sept. 22 in Indianapolis. He was 83.
Moore grew up in Indianapolis and as a teen-ager used to sneak into the Speedway in May prior to World War II. Despite a handicap that limited his physical abilities to take notes and use a typewriter, he became one of auto racing's most respected writers.
During his career, Moore covered the Indianapolis 500 for The Indianapolis Times and later The Indianapolis Star. He had a bright mechanical mind and was at home as much in the garages with the mechanics as he was with the drivers. His technical stories were highly regarded.
Moore was one the early newspaper reporters to write extensively about drag racing when the U.S. Nationals came to Indianapolis. The pressbox at Indianapolis Raceway Park is named in his honor.
Moore also was the auto editor for The Star, and his Sunday articles about his weekly test drives of new cars was a popular feature. He continued writing the articles for several years after his retirement.
He was a member of both the 500 Oldtimers Club and the American Automobile Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association.
Survivors include his wife, Jan, also a former writer for The Times and astrology columnist for The Star.
Services will take place at 2:30 p.m. (EST) Friday, Sept. 26 at Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Funeral Home in Indianapolis, with calling one hour prior. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Indianapolis. Donations may be made to Noble of Indiana.
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