Pioneer Racer Gina Bovaird to Grand Marshal Vintage Championships
Gina Bovaird, a trailblazing female racer and AMA Hall of Fame nominee, has been named Grand Marshal for the 2026 FIM North America Vintage Road Racing Championships. This prestigious event, hosted by the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), will celebrate "Fast Fearless Females" and their impact on motorcycle road racing.
The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the nation's longest-standing vintage motorcycle road racing organization, has announced that pioneer female racer Gina Bovaird will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2026 FIM North America Vintage Road Racing Championships. Bovaird, an American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame and Motorsports Hall of Fame nominee, is a fitting choice for an event that will highlight the contributions of women in the sport.
The championships are scheduled for June 12-14, 2026, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, coinciding with the opening weekend of the 103rd annual Laconia Bike Week. This will be the 24th annual gathering hosted by the USCRA and the only FIM-sanctioned vintage road racing competition on the continent.
The theme for the 2026 event is "Fast Fearless Females," a tribute to the women who have paved the way in motorcycle road racing and those who continue to excel today. Throughout the championship, the skill, determination, and achievements of female racers, both past and present, will be showcased to honor their lasting influence. Bovaird herself commented, "For me, it was not about being a woman, I just loved the speed of the bikes and the competition. As Grand Marshal, I am honored to stand with all the gritty and determined women racing motorcycles, now and in the past."
This event offers a fantastic opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to witness vintage racing and celebrate the significant role women have played in its history and ongoing development.