The Crash That Changed Everything: Richie Hearn's Eerie Near-Miss Before Greg Moore's Fatal Accident

In this powerful clip from Open Wheel Rewind, Richie Hearn recounts the terrifying accident he suffered at California Speedway during the 1999 CART season — an incident that unfolded just moments before the fatal crash that claimed the life of Greg Moore. Hearn describes how his car lost control in the same corner, under eerily similar circumstances, and reflects on watching events unfold from the medical center as the race resumed. With remarkable honesty and clarity, he shares how that moment forever changed his perspective on racing, fate, and life inside the cockpit. This clip is part of Open Wheel Rewind Clips, featuring standout moments pulled from long-form podcast conversations with drivers from the CART and IRL eras — preserving the voices and stories of one of the most intense periods in open-wheel racing history.    • Richie Hearn: The IndyCar Story You Haven'...   For the full conversation with Richie Hearn, explore the complete episode on the channel.