From Childhood Racer to SCCA National Champion

Julian Garfield, a dedicated member of the Sports Car Club of America™ for over two decades, shares his deep-rooted passion for motorsports in this engaging interview at the SCCA® Solo® Nationals. Hailing from Maryville, Ohio, Julian is a seasoned competitor who is participating in his fourteenth Solo Nationals event, currently racing a C Street MX5. Throughout the conversation, Julian reflects on his expansive racing journey, which began with go-karts and transitioned into SCCA road racing by the age of fifteen. Over the years, he has demonstrated remarkable versatility by competing in a wide array of SCCA classes, ranging from Street Prepared to DMOD and FSA. Julian offers insightful commentary on the nuanced differences between the technical precision of autocross and the high-speed strategic nature of road racing. After many years of successfully co-driving for others, he expresses significant satisfaction in campaigning his own car for the second consecutive year, citing the ability to manage his own setup and schedule as key advantages. He concludes by emphasizing his drive to test his skills against the nation’s top talent, noting that competing within the highly contested C Street class provides the ultimate benchmark for his continued development as a driver.