Driving Passion: Elana Scherr on Finding Her Lane in Automotive Journalism

In this episode of Just Fix It In Post!, I’m joined by Elana Scherr, Senior Features Editor at Car and Driver and one of the most respected voices in motorsports journalism. Elana shares her unconventional journey into the automotive world, starting as someone who wasn’t a car enthusiast but fell in love with the culture and storytelling that motorsports offers. From wrenching on project cars to interviewing racing legends, she’s crafted a career that combines her passion for creativity and her love of automobiles.

We dive into her thoughts on the future of automotive journalism, how technology is reshaping the industry, and what it takes to connect with audiences in a fast-changing media landscape. Elana’s humor, insight, and authentic approach to storytelling make this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of creativity and cars. Whether you’re an automotive enthusiast or a lover of compelling stories, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Elana Schurr Sites

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elana-scherr-9a174013/

Car & Driver Site: https://www.caranddriver.com/author/223081/elana-scherr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeher/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Challengeher

Don "The Snake" Prudhommeon Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Don-Snake-Prudhomme-Life-Beyond/dp/1613255187

Elana's Works Mentioned in Episode:

Plymoth Cuda: https://www.hotrod.com/features/hrdp-1212-cheatin-death-on-the-mountain-1971-plymouth-cuda/

Mexican 1000: https://www.hotrod.com/features/wrecking-and-racing-a-1957-chevy-at-the-2015-norra-mexican-1000-will-change-your-life/

Le Mans: https://www.hotrod.com/features/why-you-should-go-to-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-now-well-next-year/

Land Speed Racing: https://www.hotrod.com/features/streamliners-land-speed-racing/

Don "The Snake" Prudhomme: https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/exclusive-book-excerpt-don-snake-prudhomme-my-life-beyond-1320

Bobby Allison: https://www.motortrend.com/features/nascar-legend-bobby-allison-profile-feature/

Roland Leong: https://www.hotrod.com/news/drag-racing-roland-leong-tuner-profile/

Lotus: https://www.instagram.com/challengeher/reel/DBgqSr5vIRc/

Honda Accord Hybrid Sport vs Camry XSE AWD: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a63081891/honda-accord-hybrid-sport-l-vs-toyota-camry-xse-awd-compared/

Old Cars USA: https://www.motortrend.com/features/old-car-city-usa-is-full-of-abandoned-muscle-cars-and-classics-3/#google_vignette

Dream Car: https://www.hotrod.com/news/what-would-you-do-for-your-dream-car/

Viper: https://www.hotrod.com/news/really-sleep-on-a-viper-wing-for-this-photo-heres-how-we-did-it/

Merecedes Benz: https://group.mercedes-benz.com/company/tradition/company-history/1885-1886.html

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