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 his retirement as an official in 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 87 years old when he died recently.

“He was an old soul, a real character,” said Christian “Scotty” Hubbard, a co-worker and friend of the man his friends called, “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.

Editorial Note: Gary McQuiston was a supporter of the Roadracing World Action Fund since 2004, donating a total of $3,200 to support the purchase and deployment of Airfence and Alpina soft barriers, in memory of Bill Parr, Captain Richey Halstead, and Jennifer Morgan Campbell.