About
Stef Schrader is a former senior staff writer for The Drive. 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.
Experience
Stef Schrader is a former senior staff writer 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.
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 worked full-time at The Drive in 2021 and 2022, 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.
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.
