Pioneering Racer Mary McGee Dies at 87

Mary McGee, a pioneering female motorsports racer, has passed away at the age of 87 in Nevada. She was renowned for being the first woman to compete in motocross and road racing in the U.S., and the first person to complete the Baja 500 solo in 1975. McGee was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018 and was recently featured in a documentary titled 'Motorcycle Mary,' produced by Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton. Her family described her as a figure of resilience and optimism who inspired countless athletes. Hamilton, among others, paid tribute to her legacy, highlighting her groundbreaking achievements in a male-dominated sport. McGee's life and career continue to inspire, underscored by the recent documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Festival.