Peter Nelson, Contributor, at The Drive

Peter Nelson

Contributor

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

Experience

Peter Nelson often finds himself blogging about all-things motorsports and off-roading as he’s thoroughly infatuated with having fun behind the wheel. Though, his automotive enthusiasm is quite expansive, and digs just about every corner of the industry.

Education

Nelson graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in German and a minor in International Studies.

More from Peter Nelson

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