Chloé Lerín
Motorcycle racing // French
I love being able to correlate rider feedback with the data
Chloé Lerín is a French-born motorsports engineer who combines her passion for motorcycles with expertise in powertrain performance and race data analysis, serving as a Performance Engineer for Harley-Davidson and a Race Data Engineer in the MotoAmerica championship.
EARLY YEARS
Born in France in 1991, Chloé’s passion for motorsports ignited at age 8 when her grandfather gifted her a Yamaha PW80. This early introduction to motorcycles set the foundation for her future career, initially dreaming of becoming an airplane pilot before focusing on engine design and development.
EARLY SUCCESS
After moving to the United States in 2015 to pursue a master’s degree in internal combustion engines, Chloé transitioned from street riding to track riding in 2018. This period marked the beginning of her professional involvement in motorsports, working weekends as a race data engineer for the Vision Wheel M4 Ecstar Suzuki team while providing trackside support as an engineer for AiM Sports.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2015: Moved to the US to pursue a master’s degree in internal combustion engines at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engine Research Center[1].
- 2018: Transitioned from street riding to track riding, beginning her hands-on involvement in motorsports[4].
- 2018-present: Secured position as Performance Engineer for Harley-Davidson while simultaneously working as Race Data Engineer for AiM Sports and the Vision Wheel M4 Ecstar Suzuki team[1][5].
REPUTATION
Lerín has established herself as a pioneering figure for women in motorsports engineering, known for her technical expertise and ability to excel in high-pressure racing environments. Her reputation centers on effectively correlating rider feedback with data analysis to improve performance, while her mantra “start small but dream big” inspires others in the industry. Beyond her technical contributions, Chloé is recognized as an advocate for STEM education and gender inclusivity in motorsports.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
While specific future plans aren’t detailed in available sources, Chloé’s career trajectory suggests continued advancement in engine development and motorsports engineering. Her ongoing partnerships with organizations like AiM Sports and role as a GoFastGirl Ambassador indicate a commitment to promoting gender inclusivity and STEM education in motorsports beyond 2025.
References:
The Inspiring Journey of Chloe Lerin: Engineer and Trailblazer
Chloe Lerin – GoFastGirls Ambassador
Pipe Dreams Podcast: Chloe Lerin, For The Love of Data & Two Wheels
Chloe Lerin Interview
Using Data to Optimize with Chloe Lerin
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