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
- ‘No Man’s Land’ 1987 Movie Review: Watch Charlie Sheen Steal Air-Cooled Porsches in ’80s LAThe Drive
- Trackside: How a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Team Meticulously Preps for a 10-Hour RaceThe Drive
- We Went Deep on the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla at SEMA’s Measuring Session for TunersThe Drive
- I Tinkered With My BMW 128i’s Computer Coding and Didn’t Break ItThe Drive
- Momentum Driving: How to Be One of the Fastest Cars with the Least PowerThe Drive
Get latest from Peter Nelson
BMW 1 and 3 Series Tuning: The Best E8X and E9X Exhaust Options
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 7, 2022
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 6, 2022
How To Pick the Right Fire-Resistant Racing Suit for Your Budget
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 2, 2022
The 2022 Toyota GR86 Possesses More Clever Engineering Than Meets the Eye
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 1, 2022
A Custom Alignment Gave My BMW 128i More Grip and Stability
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 1, 2022
Moving a $300 VW Cabrio 20 Miles Turned Into a Three-Hour Saga
By Peter Nelson / Published May 30, 2022
Behind the Pit Wall With the Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar Team
By Peter Nelson / Published May 27, 2022
How To Optimize an Old Acura Integra if You Don’t Want a New One
By Peter Nelson / Published May 26, 2022
2023 Acura Integra: Here’s What Tuners Are Already Planning
By Peter Nelson / Published May 26, 2022
The Lexus RC F GT3 Differs From the Road Car in Fascinating Ways
By Peter Nelson / Published May 24, 2022
Swapping My BMW’s Serpentine Belt Turned Into a Whole Thing
By Peter Nelson / Published May 19, 2022
Meet Ken Block’s 1,400-HP, Mid-Engine Porsche 911 Pikes Peak Car
By Peter Nelson / Published May 17, 2022