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

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This Is the 2015 Caterham F1 Car That Never Raced

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 15, 2017

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Lego Fan Petitions for Citroën DS and 2CV Sets

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 14, 2017

What Is Red Bull Racing Cooking Up for Silverstone?

What Is Red Bull Racing Cooking Up for Silverstone?

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 14, 2017

Is Honda Preparing To Withdraw From Formula One?

Is Honda Preparing To Withdraw From Formula One?

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 11, 2017

Porsche Is Considering a Return to Formula One, Report Says

Porsche Is Considering a Return to Formula One, Report Says

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 12, 2017

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Sorry, But Kimi Räikkönen’s Retirement Is Overdue

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 12, 2017

Here’s What the Proposed Danish GP’s Track Looks Like

Here’s What the Proposed Danish GP’s Track Looks Like

By James Gilboy / Published Jul 12, 2017