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Mary McGee Dies: Motorsports Legend And Star Of Oscar-Contending Documentary ‘Motorcycle Mary’ Was 87


Mary McGee, a motorsports legend who is profiled in the Oscar-contending documentary 'Motorcycle Mary,' had died at age 87.

“She was a historic athlete and a motorsports pioneer who embraced life’s challenges, cared deeply for others, and made time to brighten the lives of those around her. The ESPN30 for 30 film, directed by Haley Watson and executive produced by Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and two-time Oscar winner , will debut Thursday on ESPN’s YouTube channel. Racing team owner Vasek Polak urged McGee to get behind the wheel of one of his Porsche Spyders, which she drove to checkered flags in the 1960s.

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Mary McGee Dies. Motorsports Legend And Star Of Oscar-Contending Documentary ‘Motorcycle Mary’ Was 87