Lisa Cipolla

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LIANE LANGLOIS & LISA CIPOLLA Break FIM Land Speed Records at Bonneville

August 29, 2025

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  Lisa Cipolla may have started her racing career later in life, but she’s making up for lost time in spectacular fashion. This 56-year-old youth services librarian from Washington State just rewrote the record books at Bonneville Salt Flats, proving that speed has no expiration date.

  EARLY YEARS

  Details about Lisa’s early life remain largely private, with little known about her childhood in Washington State or what first sparked her interest in motorcycles and speed.

  OTHER INTERESTS

  When she’s not chasing land speed records, Lisa works as a youth services librarian in Washington State. Her professional life revolves around fostering young minds and encouraging learning—a sharp contrast to the adrenaline-fueled world of motorcycle racing where she’s made her mark.

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Lisa came to motorcycle land speed racing as what some might call a “late bloomer,” but her enthusiasm for trying new challenges quickly translated into impressive results. She admits to loving “doing new stuff,” an attitude that served her well when she decided to tackle the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2025: Set FIM Motorcycle Land Speed World Record with top speed of 146.799 mph (236.251 km/h) over the timed kilometre with a partially streamlined 600cc Kawasaki ZX6R at Bonneville Salt Flats[1].
  • 2025: Set unfaired FIM World Record speed of 135.466 mph (217.979 km/h) over the timed kilometre on the same bike without bodywork at Bonneville Salt Flats[1].

  INSPIRATIONS

  While Lisa hasn’t publicly shared details about her racing heroes or what initially drew her to motorcycle land speed racing, her willingness to tackle new challenges suggests she’s inspired by the pure thrill of pushing boundaries and testing limits.

  REPUTATION

  Despite being relatively new to the land speed racing scene, Lisa has quickly established herself as a serious competitor. Her record-setting runs at Bonneville were marked by both nerves and determination—she openly admitted to being “very nervous” during her record attempts, yet still delivered when it mattered most. Fellow racers and observers have noted her genuine enthusiasm for the sport and her willingness to take on new challenges, including her first experience riding an unfaired bike during her record runs.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Lisa has made no secret of her bigger ambitions—she’s openly expressed her desire to hit 160 mph, showing she’s far from satisfied with her current achievements. While she didn’t quite reach that target during her 2025 Bonneville runs, her determination suggests she’ll be back to chase that elusive number. Her future racing schedule and specific plans beyond Bonneville remain under wraps.

  References:

  Roadracing World article on Lisa Cipolla’s Bonneville records