Elisa Gendron
Motorcycle racing // Rochester, New York
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Elisa Gendron went from dirt bikes at 6 to becoming one of only three Americans racing in the World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship while juggling sport management studies.
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I believe in living authentically in academics and sport and hope to inspire students to do the same
I aim to help break the glass ceiling in the male-dominated sport
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Elisa Gendron is an American motorcycle racer who transitioned from childhood dirt bike riding to competing internationally in the World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship while studying sport management at St. John Fisher University.
EARLY YEARS
Gendron’s racing journey began at age 6 when she started riding ATVs and dirt bikes. By 12, she had developed a passion for track riding, showing early promise that would eventually lead to competitive racing. At 16, she made the full transition to track riding and began pursuing racing more seriously. Her early exposure to motorized vehicles and supportive environment allowed her to develop the skills that would later catch the attention of professional racing teams.
OTHER INTERESTS
While pursuing her racing career, Elisa has been studying sport management at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. She views her academic studies as complementary to her racing career, believing the combination provides valuable insight into the business side of motorsports.
EARLY SUCCESS
Gendron’s talent was recognized early when she received a call from a racing team during her sophomore year of university. She progressed through various racing categories, starting as a Junior Cup rider before moving up to compete in the SC-Project Twins Cup. Her participation in the Italika Women’s International Cup in Mexico, Latin America’s premier women’s racing championship, helped establish her reputation on an international level.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2025: Selected as wild-card entry for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing Team at FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship round in Hungary
- 2025: Currently racing for Karns/TST Industries in MotoAmerica
- 2025: Competing at Balaton Park Circuit, Hungary in WorldWCR
INSPIRATIONS
While specific influences aren’t documented, Gendron has expressed a strong desire to break barriers for women in motorsports and help shatter the glass ceiling in the male-dominated sport. She aims to inspire other students and young women to pursue their passions authentically in both academics and athletics.
REPUTATION
Elisa is regarded as one of only three American riders competing in the World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship alongside Mallory Dobbs and Sonya Lloyd, demonstrating her standing at the international level. At St. John Fisher University, she has been recognized for making her mark both academically and professionally, serving as an authentic example for fellow student-athletes. Her advocacy for women in motorsports has positioned her as a voice for gender equality in the sport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Gendron is currently focused on her 2025 racing campaign with Karns/TST Industries in MotoAmerica and her wild-card participation with Pons Motorsport Italika Racing Team in the WorldWCR. She has expressed ambitions to pursue a long-term career that blends professional racing with sport management, using her academic background to contribute to the motorsports industry while continuing to break down barriers for women in the sport.
References:
Road Racing World – WorldWCR Announcement
MotoAmerica Official
St. John Fisher University Instagram
St. John Fisher University Commencement Video
Instagram Sponsored Rider Spotlight
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