Clara Wagner is often lauded as the first woman to race a motorcycle—or at least the first documented woman to do so, as captured by many newspapers in 1910. But is she?
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Motorcycle Mary McGee: First Solo Baja 500 Racer
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.
Historic NHRA Win for Women
For the third time in history, the NHRA has had a pair of female finalists in their Profinal round. This time, Karen Stoffer wins against Angelle Sampey.
SynergyForce Women in Suzuka 4 Hour Endurance Race
The Suzuka 4-Hour Endurance race in Japan will again have a ladies team! Thanks to FIM Women in Motorcycling and Moriwaki Engineering Co teaming up with SynergyForce, Melissa Paris, Shelina Moreda, Nita Korhonen, and Midori Moriwaki are together again.
Racer Maria Costello for Glamour Magazine
Glamour Magazine’s new ‘Say No to Sexism in Sport’ campaign features awesome women in different sports- this week it’s motorcycle racer Maria Costello!
MotoAmerica Geico Suzuki Two Seat Superbike Rides
MotoAmerica put on an amazing superbike experience event for press, which included unforgettable two seat superbike rides with pro racer Chris Ulrich. (That’s me on the back… in a wheelie… at 100+ mph.)
Motorcycle Racer Mary McGee 1975
Mary McGee was a fearless motorcycle racing woman- the first woman in the US to hold a FIM racing license.
Jenny Tinmouth Racing BSB with Honda
Jenny Tinmouth is being added to Honda’s racing line-up for BSB (British Superbike) in 2015.
Mardelle Peck Races At 68!
Many of us dream of racing but are held back by a variety of things- for some it’s money, or skill level, and others it’s age. Well, Mardelle Peck didn’t let it stop her.