An American Motorcycle Racing Legend. 

Gary Nixon was an American Motorcycle Racer in the late 60s and 70s. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame for his contributions and successes in the sport. He most famously won the A.M.A. Grand National Championshi in 1967 and in 1968 as a member of the Triumph factory racing team. Additionally, he won the Daytona 200 motorcycle race on a 500cc Triumph in 1967.