Many tracks didn’t allow women to race in the 1950s, which makes these five women icons and pioneers in motorcycle racing.
Legends of Speed: 5 Women Who Ruled 1950s Motorcycle Racing
Motor Maids Outside the House of Chrome
The House of Chrome imported motorcycle shop. Antique photo… motoladies abound. Can anyone tell me the history of this photo?
These ladies are the Motor Maids of America, and that shop was where their headquarters were set up! Check out my earlier post on Gloria Tramontin, an original motor maid. (Thanks to Tucker for the tip!)
Posted on July 27, 2012 in History, MotoLadies by Alicia Mariah Elfving