Juliana Fernandez is a rising motorcycle racer who’s been collecting championships since she was nine years old, currently competing in MotoAmerica’s Junior Cup series while still juggling ninth-grade homework.

EARLY YEARS

Born around 2010, Juliana was practically destined for two wheels. Her father, Alan Fernandez, is a former motorcycle racer who founded Fernandez Racing in 2019 alongside her mother, Carolyn. Racing, as Alan puts it, is “in our blood”—and that’s not just poetic license. The whole family operation includes Juliana’s brother Jayden, who races alongside her as a sibling teammate, creating what might be the most intense dinner table conversations in motorsports.

At five years old—an age when most kids are just mastering training wheels—Juliana was already riding motorcycles. By nine, she’d graduated from riding to actual racing, jumping into competition in 2019 with the kind of confidence that only comes from starting young and having a former racer for a dad. Standing 5’3″ and weighing 110 pounds, she’s proof that you don’t need size when you’ve got skill and a family team behind you.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond the racetrack, Juliana keeps her cards close. There’s no public record of hobbies, creative pursuits, or what she does when she’s not chasing lap times—which, given her racing schedule and the fact that she’s still in school, probably means there isn’t much time for anything else. If she’s got interests outside of motorcycles and passing ninth grade, she’s keeping them to herself.

EARLY SUCCESS

Juliana didn’t ease into racing—she dominated it from day one. In 2019, her first year of competition, she won a championship. Not a podium finish, not a “good effort for a beginner”—a championship. She wasn’t done showing off, either. In 2020, she added three more championships in the RMMM series while simultaneously placing 12th overall in the MotoAmerica FIM Ohvale Mini Cup Series. She also squeezed in some big track practice, because apparently regular racing wasn’t enough of a challenge.

By 2021, Juliana and Jayden were competing together in the MotoAmerica Mini Cup Series, and she was racking up podiums like souvenirs. At Grand Junction on May 16, she went 1st and 2nd across the Junior Expert races, and added two more second-place finishes in the F3/F4 class. On June 13, she missed an event at IMI but still managed double second-place finishes in F3/F4. That same year, she was featured on the kids page of Roadracing World Motorcycle Magazine and interviewed by MotoAmerica’s televised media—not bad for someone who wasn’t even a teenager yet.

In 2022, she competed in the MotoAmerica FIM Ohvale MiniCup, finishing 5th in the 190 class and 10th in the 160 class. Then in 2023—her first full year on the big tracks—she won two MRA championships: the Formula Colorado Championship and the Lightweight GP Championship, both on a Moriwaki. “It was so fun and I loved the speed of the tracks,” she said, which is the kind of statement that makes you remember she’s still just a kid doing what she loves.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2019: Won championship in first year of racing[1]
• 2020: Won three RMMM series championships; placed 12th overall in MotoAmerica FIM Ohvale Mini Cup Series[1]
• 2021: Multiple podium finishes including 1st place in Junior Expert Race 1 at Grand Junction (May 16); featured in Roadracing World Motorcycle Magazine and interviewed by MotoAmerica televised media[1]
• 2022: Finished 5th in MotoAmerica FIM Ohvale MiniCup 190 class and 10th in 160 class[1]
• 2023: Won MRA Formula Colorado Championship and Lightweight GP Championship on Moriwaki in first year racing big tracks[1][2]
• 2024: Competed as rookie in MotoAmerica Junior Cup series with Fernandez Racing; participated at Road America[2][4]
• 2025: Tied for 3rd place with 30 points heading into MRA season finale at Pikes Peak[3]

INSPIRATIONS

The biggest influence on Juliana’s career is sitting at the head of the family table. Her father Alan’s experience as a former motorcycle racer gave her both the knowledge base and the racing infrastructure through Fernandez Racing. Her mother Carolyn co-founded the team, and her brother Jayden provides both competition and camaraderie. It’s a complete family operation, which means there’s nowhere to hide from the racing talk—but also means she’s surrounded by people who genuinely understand what it takes to succeed on two wheels.

REPUTATION

Within the paddock, Juliana has earned recognition as a “rookie sensation” with “raw talent and relentless drive,” according to MotoAmerica press coverage. The media has taken notice too—from magazine features to televised interviews, she’s been portrayed as a young rider genuinely growing in the sport. Her progression from mini bikes to big tracks has been steady and impressive, marked by championships that prove she’s not just participating but excelling. She’s made friends across the racing circuit, noting that one of the things she’s most excited about each season is seeing her race friends again—a reminder that even in a competitive field, she’s still finding joy in the community.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Heading into 2025, Juliana is competing in the MRA series, where she was tied for third place with 30 points going into the season finale at Pikes Peak. Beyond that specific race, her stated approach is refreshingly straightforward: “I am excited to ride on new tracks this year and learn more about them. I am also excited to see my race friends again and ride alongside them,” she said ahead of the 2024 season—a mindset that seems to be carrying forward[2]. Her father Alan has indicated high expectations, mentioning the team has been putting in laps and working toward “a winning package this year,” suggesting the Fernandez Racing operation isn’t content to coast on past success[2]. With the family team structure intact and Juliana’s track record of turning rookie seasons into championship runs, it’s a safe bet she’ll continue climbing the ranks—assuming she can keep balancing algebra tests with apex speeds.

References:

Juliana Fernandez – Fernandez Racing Official Bio
Fernandez Racing Set For 2024 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Series With Sibling Teammates – MotoAmerica
MRA Heads To Pikes Peak For 2025 Season Finale – Roadracing World
Juliana Fernandez At Road America 2024 – Rider Files
Mini Cup by Motul Rider Juliana Fernandez Is In It To Win It – MotoAmerica YouTube