About
Julia
Julia Landauer is a two-time champion racecar driver, motivational keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. From breaking records on the track to inspiring audiences worldwide, Julia harnesses lessons from the high-speed world of motorsports to deliver actionable strategies for leadership, resilience, and innovation.
Trailblazer in Racing
A New York City native, Julia made history at age 14 as the first and youngest female champion of the Skip Barber Racing Series. Her career has spanned multiple racing series, including becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway, competing in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, and setting a record-breaking 5th-place finish in the NASCAR Euro Series—the highest for an American in the series. She most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Innovating Beyond the Racetrack
Beyond the track, Julia's expertise extends into business strategy and storytelling. A Stanford University graduate with a degree in Science, Technology, and Society, she launched her motivational speaking career with a TEDx Talk and has since worked with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and conferences worldwide. Her insights bridge the worlds of racing, technology, and community, offering fresh perspectives on high-performance leadership.
Shaping the Future
Julia also founded FrontRunner, a boutique advisory and coaching firm, and hosts her podcast, If I'm Honest with Julia Landauer. Today, she's a member of NASCAR's Strategy & Innovation team, helping shape the future of the sport.
Racing Highlights
2022
Julia made her debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
2020
Highest finishing American in the EuroNASCAR Series
2019
First woman to lead a lap in the NASCAR Pinty's Series
2016
2016 K&N Series West “Driver Achievement Award” recipient
2015
First woman to win a NASCAR Limited Late Model Championship at Motor Mile Speedway
2015
First woman to qualify on pole in a NASCAR Limited Late Model at Motor Mile Speedway
2015
First woman to win a race in a NASCAR Limited Late Model at Motor Mile Speedway
2006
First woman to win a Skip Barber Racing Series Championship