Mary McGee | |
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Born | Juneau, Alaska Territory, U.S. | December 12, 1936
Died | November 27, 2024 Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S. | (aged 87)
Motocross career | |
Years active | 1957–1976 |
Mary McGee (née Connor; December 12, 1936 – November 27, 2024) was an American motorsport racing pioneer. She was the first woman to compete in motorcycle road racing and motocross events in the United States. Starting out as a sports car racer, she competed in motorcycle road racing and motocross from 1960 to 1976, then began competition again in 2000 in vintage motocross events. Her last race was in 2012.[1] In 2013, McGee was named an FIM Legend for her pioneering motorcycle racing career.[2] She was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018.