Pioneering Motorsports Legend Mary McGee Dies at 87

The first woman to compete in U.S. motorcycle road racing and motocross, McGee's legacy lives on through her groundbreaking achievements and a new documentary.

Mary McGee, a trailblazer in auto and motorcycle racing, passed away on November 27, 2024, at her home in Gardnerville, Nevada, at the age of 87.
She was the first woman to compete in motorcycle road racing and motocross in the U.S. and the first person to solo the grueling Baja 500 off-road race in 1975.
Her life and career are celebrated in the new ESPN documentary 'Motorcycle Mary,' which debuted on YouTube on November 28, 2024, a day after her passing.
McGee was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018 and inspired generations of athletes to break barriers in motorsports.
Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who co-produced the documentary, paid tribute to McGee, calling her a trailblazer whose legacy will continue to inspire.