Mary McGee, a legendary figure in motorsports, died on Wednesday at the age of 94. Her story is highlighted in a short documentary called 'Motorcycle Mary', directed by Haley Watson and produced by Hamilton, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival and was released on ESPN’s YouTube channel on Thursday.
“McGee’s unparalleled achievements in off-road racing and motorcycle racing have inspired generations of athletes that followed in her footsteps,” her family said in a statement.The family said McGee died of complications from a stroke at her home in Gardnerville, Nevada, on Wednesday, the day before the release of the short documentary “ Motorcycle Mary ” on ESPN’s YouTube channel.
The film about her was directed by Haley Watson. Two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot also was an executive producer. Born in Juneau, Alaska, during World War II, McGee and her older brother were sent to Iowa to live with their grandparents. Her brother became a race car driver and encouraged his sister to take up the sport, even though it was almost unprecedented for women at that time.
Steve McQueen, the late actor and racing enthusiast, was the one who persuaded McGee to take part in the Baja 500.
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