(From left to right) Christian “Scotty” Hubbard, a young racer named Marc Marquez, and Gary McQuiston at Laguna Seca.

It is with great sorrow that MotoAmerica has learned of the passing of one of its own: long-time AMA Pro Racing and MotoAmerica grid marshal and paddock legend, Gary McQuiston.

If you were in or around the MotoAmerica paddock from its beginnings in 2015 to 2019, chances are you knew McQuiston. Prior to joining MotoAmerica, he worked for CCS and AMA Pro Racing, building a 30-year career in road racing paddocks at racetracks around the country.

“He was an old soul, a real character,” said Christian “Scotty” Hubbard, a co-worker and friend of the man his friends called, the ‘Iceman.’ “He always claimed to be two years younger than he actually was, but I don’t think he really knew how old he was.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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