Mary embodied resilience, grace, and optimism, McGees family wrote on Facebook.
The post did not disclose a cause of death.
She became the first person man or woman to complete solo the grueling Baja 500 off-road race in Mexico.
Mary McGeeCourtesy of the Family of Mary McGee
Motorcycle Marycaptures her indomitable spirit and the trailblazing legacy she leaves behind in the world of motorsports.
Polak later convinced her to try motorcycle racing, in which she also excelled.
Im proud to share my journey inMotorcycle Mary.
Mary McGee in 1961Courtesy of the Family of Mary McGee
She particularly enjoyed the last few months meeting those who learned her story through the documentary,Motorcycle Mary.
