The Drive's resident Florida Man, Steve is a veteran motorsports and automotive journalist who's had staff roles and bylines at numerous publications including Autoweek, Automobile, Road & Track, Car and Driver and more. A native of Memphis, he now lives in the Sunshine State with his wife and multiple cats.
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Racing Roundup: Still No Contract for Hamilton and Tony Stewart’s All-Star Series Is a Go
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 5, 2021
Porsche 550one: Designer De Silva Reveals Never-Before-Seen Modern ‘Lil’ Bastard’
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 4, 2021
The Dakar Rally’s Fastest Cars Now Have Speed Limits to Curb Mini’s ‘Unfair’ Advantage
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 3, 2021
Ex-Employee Breaks Into Mercedes-Benz Plant With Caterpillar Loader, Causing $6M in Damage
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 3, 2021
How Much This Time? Donald Trump’s Old Ferrari F430 Is on the Auction Block, Again
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 3, 2021
Formula E Might Be Too Boring for Drivers and Not Relevant Enough for Manufacturers
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 31, 2020
Buy This Tan 1991 Acura Legend With a Manual, Become an Acura Legend in Your Neighborhood
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 29, 2020
Two F1 Engines Built Nearly 50 Years Apart Show How Far Racing Technology Has Come
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 29, 2020
Shaq’s Extra-Roomy Custom Ferrari F355 Is Looking for a New Big and Tall Owner
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 28, 2020
Nissan Z Development Boss Wants Driving It to Be Like Finding ‘a New Dance Partner’
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 27, 2020
Sherry Pollex, Martin Truex Jr.’s Longtime Partner, Home For Christmas After Cancer Surgery
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 27, 2020
A $279-a-Month Alfa Romeo Giulia Lease Deal Is Tempting, if You Roll the Dice on Reliability
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 27, 2020