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
Be Someone’s Hero With One of These Winches on Sale at Amazon
By Peter Nelson / Published Jul 12, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jul 11, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jul 11, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 30, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 30, 2023
2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review: Still the Standard for Factory Off-Roaders
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 29, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 26, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 23, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 23, 2023
F1 Teams Use DeWalt and Milwaukee Tools In the Paddock, Just Like Us
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 22, 2023
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 Review: A Versatile All-Season Tire With Performance Chops
By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 22, 2023
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By Peter Nelson / Published Jun 21, 2023