Debbie Evans is an AMA Hall of Fame inducted MotoCross and Trials rider.
She learned to ride amotorcycle at the age of 6, was the first woman to obtain expert classification in trials, and was known for a trick where she’d balance, kickstand up, in a headstand on the seat. She is also one of Hollywood’s most popular stuntwomen, and you’ve probably seen her in a movie- even though you may not have known it.
Have you seen The Matrix: Reloaded, Taxi, or Fast and the Furious? Then you’ve seen her work.
During the filming of the Matrix Reloaded, she wore a tight vinyl suit with only a layer of spandex underneath in case of a crash. According to Motorcycle Mojo, Debbie actually got hit head on by a car during the filming and was taken to the hospital with only minor injuries despite a 50mph collision without a helmet or any protective gear.
Check out her bio on the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Mary McGee is a pioneer in American motorcycle racing, thanks to her untamable determination and a spirit as warm as her smile. Her excitement for motorcycling, especially racing, is contagious even in her eighties. She was the first woman to receive an FIM racing license in the United States, first woman to complete the Baja 1000, and the first woman to race the Baja 500 solo. These aren’t her only firsts, either. She was also the first woman in motocross and road racing in the States. McGee was rightly inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Posted on September 14, 2014 in History, MotoLadies, News & Features by Alicia Mariah Elfving
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