Peter Nelson is a contributor. He often finds himself blogging about all-things motorsports and off-roading as he's thoroughly infatuated with having fun behind the wheel. Though, his automotive enthusiasm is quite expansive, and digs just about every corner of the industry.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Interests include old Land Rovers, do-it-yourself maintenance, track driving, motorsports, and road cycling
- Enjoys writing about fun and interesting content that readers enjoys, as well as his experiences behind the wheel and beneath a safely supported project car
- Previous work experience: Winding Road Racing/Winding Road Magazine, a very brief stint in banking, several fulfilling years in non-profit housing, a short-yet-fun tenure as a Chicago bicycle messenger
EDUCATION
Nelson graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in German and a minor in International Studies.
Words of Wisdom
"I swear, at least 40 percent of the reasoning behind the Discovery badge is because you’re always discovering leaks."
NOTABLE WORK
- Completing Land Rover’s Trophy Competition Left Me With New Friends and Sore ArmsCar Bibles
- My Land Rover Discovery Passed Its First Real Off-Road Test BrilliantlyCar Bibles
- So Much Cavalier Underglow: How GM Took On The Import Scene In 2001Car Bibles
- Why I Bought a Mazda2Car Bibles
- How Much Lexus IS F Is in the New IS 500: ExplainedYoutube
- The New 2022 Toyota GR 86 Got All the Performance Tweaks It Really NeededCar Bibles
- This Facebook Group Is Dedicated To Spotting Stock Wheels On The Wrong CarsCar Bibles
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