James Gilboy

James Gilboy

Staff Writer

James has written for The Drive since early 2017, focusing on the history and ongoing evolution of technology, transportation, and car culture. Be it powered by a battery, boiler, internal combustion or nuclear fission, he could probably tell you more about it than you’d care to hear.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Amateur racer in the 24 Hours of Lemons
  • Former ASE Student Certified mechanic
  • Also seen in Popular Science, MSN

EXPERIENCE

Having written about cars for various outlets since 2014, James has extensively covered every facet of the automotive world, bringing digestible depth to mass audiences. He’s as comfortable reporting on history and culture as he is business and technology, though his specialties are—without a doubt—his abilities to dig up offbeat history and understand the direction automotive culture is headed.

EDUCATION

Attended Front Range Community College from 2013-2018, where he studied business, ethics, and journalism before departing with ASE certification in automotive service.

Fun Fact

Lando Norris once rammed me off the track in Forza Motorsport before he reached F1.

NOTABLE WORK

Get latest from James Gilboy

Formula 1 Drivers Mixed on New Halo Safety Devices

Formula 1 Drivers Mixed on New Halo Safety Devices

By James Gilboy / Published Mar 1, 2018

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F1 TV: Formula 1 Streaming Service Announced

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 27, 2018

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The Origin of the Mercedes ‘W’ Chassis Designation

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 27, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Formula 1 Season

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Formula 1 Season

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 26, 2018

F1 photo

This Is the Mercedes W09 Formula 1 Car

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 22, 2018

710-Horsepower Ferrari 488 Pista Revealed

710-Horsepower Ferrari 488 Pista Revealed

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 21, 2018

Say Good Morning To The Renault Sport R.S.18 Formula 1 Car

Say Good Morning To The Renault Sport R.S.18 Formula 1 Car

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 20, 2018

This Is The Alfa Romeo-Sauber C37 Formula 1 Car

This Is The Alfa Romeo-Sauber C37 Formula 1 Car

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 20, 2018

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An Ultra-Rare Ford RS200 Is For Sale In Oregon

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 18, 2018

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Tesla Roadster Spied Testing On Track Outside Factory

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 17, 2018