Stef Schrader is the Social Media Editor for The Drive and Car Bibles. She started writing about cars in 2013 after meeting Jalopnik's editor-in-chief at a race track, where Stef can be found at every available opportunity. Her main interests include weird cars, Nürburgring records, incredible vehicular feats and whatever you're working on in your garage.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Interests include wrenching, amateur racing, the lesser-known parts of car culture, and particularly rare or strange vehicles. (Bonus points if they’re aircooled.)
- Meticulous writer and editor who actually enjoys browsing court records.
- Member, Porsche Club of America
- Winner, 24 Hours of Lemons Index of Effluency
- Previous bylines include Jalopnik, Popular Mechanics, Autoweek, Panorama, Slate, AutoGuide, DriveTribe, Autoblog, The Truth About Cars, Winding Road, The Inventory and the Baylor Information Network.
EXPERIENCE
Schrader's in-depth investigations, notable scoops and other work have been cited by publications across the globe. She established and led the Black Flag motorsports sub-site at Jalopnik, transforming it into a destination for in-depth coverage of motorsports' biggest championships, grassroots racing events and all things fast. Stef also hosted Jalopnik's "Build of the Week" video series, featuring interesting home-built project cars that ranged from resourceful budget builds to four-seat DeLoreans and LS swaps.
She has been full-time with The Drive since 2021, leading its social media efforts and occasionally going on tangents about fast Porsches.
EDUCATION
Schrader has a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University with a double major in Film and Digital Media and Political Science.
Fun Fact
Stef collects Fisher-Price Puffalumps that occasionally ride in her car at track days. She owns two race cars, a Porsche 944 and a Volkswagen 411, which she frequently works on in her spare time.
NOTABLE WORK
- Build of the WeekYoutube
- 2018 Volkswagen Amarok Pickup Track Test Review | A truckload of fun on the ’RingAuto Blog
- What a Race Car Crash Does to Your Brain Jalopnik
- How Sabine Schmitz Changed the Automotive WorldThe Drive
- Ugly Lawsuit With Subaru Documents The Implosion Of Red Bull Global RallycrossJalopnik
- I Can See You: The Strange Story of Virgin Trains’ Oddly-Aware Talking ToiletsThe Drive
- The Original Nissan Z Car Was Never Supposed to HappenJalopnik
- How Tomorrow’s Race Car Got Bogged In Today’s LawsuitsJalopnik
Get latest from Stef Schrader

2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz Hands-On Impressions: The Retro EV Done Right
By Stef Schrader / Published Mar 30, 2022

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By Stef Schrader / Published Mar 11, 2022

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By Stef Schrader / Published Jan 30, 2022

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By Stef Schrader / Published Dec 30, 2021

The Best Gift Ideas for Owners of Obscure Cars
By Stef Schrader / Published Dec 14, 2021

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By Stef Schrader / Published Oct 23, 2021

Help NASA Find a New Astromobile to Take Astronauts to the Launch Pad
By Stef Schrader / Published Oct 3, 2021

You Can Buy This Custom Corvette With a Truly Ridiculous Grille
By Stef Schrader / Published Oct 3, 2021
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