ama hall of fame

A true pioneer of women in the male-dominated world of motorcycle and car racing, “Motorcycle Mary” McGee passed away on November 27 at age 87. An AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, McGee’s racing career spanned thirty years and shattered gender norms while mastering multiple racing disciplines. One of the first women to race motorcycles in motocross and road racing events in the United States, McGee inspired generations of women riders across the country with her acts of courage and always-positive outlook, despite gender backlash.