Beccy Gordon
Encyclopedia
Beccy Gordon is an American
off-road
racer, pit-reporter, and model
.
Gordon family. Beccy’s great-grandfather, Huntley Gordon
, raced Indy cars in the early 1900s and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
. Her father, “Baja Bob” Gordon entered the off-road racing scene in 1977. Gordon's mother, Marlene Gordon, pre-ran the Baja 500
when she was seven months pregnant with Beccy. Her sister Robyn Gordon, is listed as the only female to have ever won the Baja 1000 overall. Robby Gordon
, her brother, has competed in numerous genres of racing, including the Indianapolis 500
, Daytona 500
, Baja 1000
, and Paris to Dakar rally
. Beccy married Indycar driver, Ryan Hunter-Reay on July 3, 2011.
at Barcelona, Spain. Aside from softball, she was a swimsuit model for Roxy
/Quiksilver
for six years and represented such clients as Ralph Lauren
, Victoria’s Secret and Speedo
.
degree in Communications from Chapman University
, she decided to talk about racing. Gordon became a pit-reporter and feature host for the Champ Car World Series
in 2004 and 2005. She is currently a spokesmodel for NASCAR
and Phoenix International Raceway
.
Beccy and her sister, Robyn Gordon, formed an all female off-road race team, All-American Girl Racing
. In 2006, AAGR became the only all girl team to complete the Baja 1000
, and rounded out the season with two victories. They competed in Class 10 and Baja Challenge division. Gordon was selected by Toyota Motorsports to participate in the 2008 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach as a "Pro" driver. This was Gordon's first race on pavement.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
off-road
Off-road racing
Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles compete in races through off-road environments.-North America:...
racer, pit-reporter, and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
.
Racing family
Beccy Gordon was born in the off-road racingOff-road racing
Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles compete in races through off-road environments.-North America:...
Gordon family. Beccy’s great-grandfather, Huntley Gordon
Huntley Gordon (racing driver)
Huntley Gordon was an American racing driver.Gordon made six American Championship Car Racing starts on the west coast in 1914 and 1915. His best finish was 5th place in the 1914 race on the road course in Corona, California...
, raced Indy cars in the early 1900s and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States, is the home of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and the Brickyard 400....
. Her father, “Baja Bob” Gordon entered the off-road racing scene in 1977. Gordon's mother, Marlene Gordon, pre-ran the Baja 500
Baja 500
SCORE Baja 500 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in early June. The Baja 500 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, San Felipe 250 and Primm 300. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles,...
when she was seven months pregnant with Beccy. Her sister Robyn Gordon, is listed as the only female to have ever won the Baja 1000 overall. Robby Gordon
Robby Gordon
Robert W. "Robby" Gordon is an American racecar driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as an owner-driver, driving the No. 7 Speed Energy Dodge Charger for Robby Gordon Motorsports, and also competes part-time in the Nationwide Series...
, her brother, has competed in numerous genres of racing, including the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
, Daytona 500
Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 is a -long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is one of four restrictor plate races on the Cup schedule....
, Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
, and Paris to Dakar rally
Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race, organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation...
. Beccy married Indycar driver, Ryan Hunter-Reay on July 3, 2011.
Softball and modeling career
Gordon was the youngest member to date on the USA National Softball Team, and she inducted softball into the 1992 Olympics1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
at Barcelona, Spain. Aside from softball, she was a swimsuit model for Roxy
Roxy
-Brands:* Roxy , women's brand of clothing, accessories, and snowboards by Quiksilver company for surfing* The Roxy Theatre, music venue in Los Angeles & online source for music, arts, culture, and more.-Names:...
/Quiksilver
Quiksilver
Quiksilver, Inc. , is an American company based in Huntington Beach, California, one of the world's largest manufacturers of surfwear and other boardsport-related equipment...
for six years and represented such clients as Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
, Victoria’s Secret and Speedo
Speedo
Speedo International Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories. Founded in Australia in 1914, the industry leading company is now a subsidiary of Pentland Group Plc. Today, the Speedo brand can be found on products ranging from swimsuits and goggles to wrist...
.
Racing career
After obtaining a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Communications from Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
, she decided to talk about racing. Gordon became a pit-reporter and feature host for the Champ Car World Series
Champ Car
Champ Car was the name for a class and specification of open wheel cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades, primarily for use in the Indianapolis 500 auto race...
in 2004 and 2005. She is currently a spokesmodel for NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
and Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway, also known as PIR, is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona. The track opened in 1964 and currently hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually. PIR has also hosted the Indycar Series, CART, USAC and the Rolex Sports Car Series...
.
Beccy and her sister, Robyn Gordon, formed an all female off-road race team, All-American Girl Racing
All-American Girl Racing
All-American Girl Racing is the only all female race team to compete in Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts , Mohave Desert Racing , and SCORE International off-road racing events, including the treacherous Baja 500 and the infamous Baja 1000...
. In 2006, AAGR became the only all girl team to complete the Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
, and rounded out the season with two victories. They competed in Class 10 and Baja Challenge division. Gordon was selected by Toyota Motorsports to participate in the 2008 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach as a "Pro" driver. This was Gordon's first race on pavement.