The Greatest Moment

The Greatest of a Great: The Best Wave of Shane Dorian’s Life

Imagine if Babe Ruth told you about his greatest home run. Or Joe Montana described the best pass he’d ever thrown. Imagine, for a moment, that Hugh Hefner recalled the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. You’d be rapt, wouldn’t you? Because if those guys are claiming, “best ever,” then it is something truly special. And so when Shane Dorian walks us through the greatest wave he’s ever caught in his life, we should set aside 3 minutes and 47 seconds to listen. And watch. In this clip, Dorian gives us the play-by-play of a 50-foot barrel he rode at Jaws a few months ago. The situation: just trying to get a small one in. The drop: perfectly clean — until the giant boil. The claim: not even halfway through. It was a perfect wave that only he could have surfed so perfectly, and we’re lucky to have a great share his greatest moment.

CNaz

My Life at Speed Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Nazarenus, had a chance meeting with key executives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1998. It would be the "Jerry McGuire" moment that would change her life forever. Although she knew nothing about motorsports at that time, the chance meeting would influence her passion for all things fast, great stories and interesting people. That's what you will find here at My Life at Speed.