Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson

Staff Writer

Peter Nelson is a Staff Writer at The Drive. He often finds himself blogging about all-things motorsports and off-roading as he's thoroughly infatuated with having fun behind the wheel. But his automotive enthusiasm is quite expansive and digs just about every corner of the industry.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Interests include BMWs, motorsports, old Land Rovers, do-it-yourself maintenance, track driving, and road cycling
  • Enjoys writing about about wide variety of subjects, 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, 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

Get latest from Peter Nelson

Here Are 5 Cars Under $5,000 Right Now: Des Moines, Iowa

Here Are 5 Cars Under $5,000 Right Now: Des Moines, Iowa

By Peter Nelson / Published Aug 15, 2022

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Honda S2000: Four Steps To Prep It for the Track

By Peter Nelson / Published Aug 9, 2022

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What’s Your Ideal Garage Setup?

By Peter Nelson / Published Aug 3, 2022

B5 Audi S4 Modified

This Rare Tuned 2001 B5 Audi S4 Ups the Panache of a Classic

By Peter Nelson / Published Jul 27, 2022

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I Tested My Mods and Set a New Track Baseline in My BMW 128i

By Peter Nelson / Published Jul 21, 2022