18 Facts About Lou Moore

Lewis Henry Moore was an American racing driver and team owner.

Lou Moore was most known during his racing career for qualifying on the pole position for the 1932 Indianapolis 500.

Lou Moore was a five-time Indianapolis 500 winning owner, a record which stood until 1987.

Lou Moore was born in Oklahoma Territory on September 12,1904.

Lou Moore moved with his family to California at a young age.

Lou Moore started his career on the dirt tracks of California in 1923.

Lou Moore drove in the Indianapolis 500 from 1928 to 1936.

Lou Moore finished second in 1928, started on the pole in 1932, and finished 3rd in 1933 and 1934.

Lou Moore drove in the 1934 Tripoli Grand Prix, starting 10th and finishing 7th.

Lou Moore-owned entries won the Indianapolis 500 five times: in 1938,1941,1947,1948, and 1949.

Drivers of Lou Moore-owned cars included Mauri Rose, Bill Holland, Floyd Roberts, Tony Bettenhausen, Floyd Davis, Lee Wallard, George Connor and Cliff Bergere.

Lou Moore earned a reputation as a hard-nosed team owner who expected his drivers to follow orders.

Car owner Lou Moore recognized what was happening and hung out the "HOLD POS" sign.

Holland cruised to an easy win and when Rose arrived back at the pits, Lou Moore fired him on the spot.

Lou Moore retired from racing as an owner in 1953 following the on-track death of his friend, Chet Miller.

In September 1955, Lou Moore was put in charge of Pontiac's racing division.

On March 25,1956, Lou Moore was taken to the hospital after complaining of a massive headache.

Lou Moore was pronounced dead shortly thereafter due to a brain hemorrhage.