April 2008

 Julian Garfield

"Northeast Divisional, 2005"

"First National Year, Peru Pro, 2006"

"FedEx Field 2007"

"The Autocross Family, 2004"

Name: Julian Garfield

Age: 10 >just turned 10 today April 15, Tax Day..

City/State: Mt.Airy,Md

Profession: Don't have one

Daily Driver: 2005 Intrepid KT-100 Go-Kart

Family: Dad, Mom, Carson, and I

What year did you first get interested in (or start) autocrossing?  2003

 

What kind of car do you compete with, what class do you compete in? 

My Intrepid KT-100 Go-Kart in FJ-B

 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now in the sport?  

I'll still be in a kart in FJA, as well as Sprint racing in Rotax part of the time.

 
In the past year or so, what have you learned to help improve yourself as a driver and your kart setup? 
I've learned to carry more momentum and be smoother on the wheel.  Giving feedback is important to making kart run right.  I've learned to check the pressures and listen for when the motor isn't running great.

What can you tell a Novice who is just starting out? 

I would tell them to drive a comfortable speed around the course on the first run, as well as making sure they make it around the course correctly.

I would say that it is more driver than kart setup, but without a good kart setup, it's harder to show your skill.

What is it about autocrossing that keeps you interested? 

I like to be able to compare myself to the cars, which I can't do on the track since I'm only racing with other karts.

Do you critique yourself during your runs, after each run, or after the event?  

I'm always thinking about how I can improve for either the next run, or the next event.

How do you feel after a fast, clean run?

 I feel great and I normally know that it's fast as soon as I cross the finish line.  I always remember that there's always more time out there to improve.

One thing that helps me is that I walk the line and I try to map out the course remembering certain turns or slaloms

Would you consider expanding your skills to wheel to wheel racing or even doing a HPDE?   

I currently am beginning my wheel-to-wheel season in Rotax to improve my skills in racecraft.

What trophies or titles have you won?

I have won 4 DC Region Autocross championships, 5 pro solos, the Peru, Indiana Tour, and 3 Mid Atlantic Grand Prix Indoor Karting league Championships.

 

What is your primary goal for the upcoming season? 

My goal would be to give better feedback on the kart and to run with Super Stock cars.

I would want to drive a Modified class car because I like the exotic looks and fast speeds.

My favorite subject is Math because I like to problem solve.

 

Did you get any tickets as a teenager when you first had your driving license? 

I hope I don't when I'm 16.

What is your favorite-

Food: Crab

Drink:  Tea

TV Show: Formula 1

Movie:  Night at The Mueseum

Music/band:  Smashmouth, Big Audio Dynamite, U2

Car-   Attainable= Miata           Dream time= Lotus Elise

Other hobbies besides AutoX:  Biking, Snowboarding, Sprint Karting

Some of your favorite Web Sites?:   McLaren Fantasy League,  WDCR SCCA (for results),  and of course  www.juliangarfield.com