Automotive Writer, Performance Driving Instructor
Greenville, South Carolina Area
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- contributor at Freelance Writer
- Freelance writer, vehicle tester, driving instructor at Freelance
- contributor at Kelley Blue Book
- contributor at edmunds.com
- contributor at Automedia
- Past
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- Test Driver and Special Events Coordinator at Michelin America's Research Center
- Senior Road Test Editor at Motor Trend magazine
- Race Car Driver at NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA
- editor at SportsCar magazine
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Mac Demere’s Summary
Mac Demere is a freelance automotive writer, vehicle tester, driving instructor, accomplished race driver, 18-wheeler driver and performance driver for video productions.
He holds a journalism degree and is the process of acquiring a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
He’s competed in NASCAR’s Southwest Tour and IMSA’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. He co-drove to five wins in 24 hour races and scored several other victories on road racing circuits, oval tracks and autocross courses.
He has written for numerous newspapers, magazines and websites including Motor Trend, Automobile, Popular Mechanics, Stock Car Racing, edmunds.com, Kelley Blue Book, automedia.com,and Waterfowl & Wetlands.
He’s appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Motor Trend Television, Canadian Motoring, NPR, and numerous local TV affiliates. He has organized, hosted and instructed numerous consumer driving events.
He’s been an instructor for several racing schools and a driving coach for numerous racers and test engineers.
He holds a Class A Commercial Drivers’ License and has extensive over-the-road experience in 18 wheelers.
Mac Demere’s Specialties:
Certified for more than a dozen tire tests, conducted thousands of performance tests on a variety of cars, extensive racing experience, holds Class A (18-wheeler) Commerical Drivers License, high-performance driving instructor, automotive writer, general interest writer, feature writer, precision driver for videos and TV shows.
Mac Demere’s Experience
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contributor
Freelance Writer
(Automotive industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
freelance automotive reviewer, contributor to forbesautos.com, edumnds.com, kbb.com, automedia.com, more.
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Freelance writer, vehicle tester, driving instructor
Freelance
(Automotive industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)
Mac Demere is a freelance writer, vehicle tester, high-performance driving instructor, and accomplished race driver. (please email macdemere@gmail.com for video samples.)
He’s competed in NASCAR’s Southwest Tour and IMSA’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. He boasts five wins in 24 hour races and victories on road racing circuits, oval tracks and autocross courses. He holds a journalism degree and has written for newspapers, magazines and websites including Motor Trend, Automobile, Popular Mechanics, edmunds.com, Kelley Blue Book, and Waterfowl & Wetlands. He's currently pursuing a Master's degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln through its distance-learning program.
He’s appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Motor Trend Television, Canadian Motoring, NPR, and numerous local TV affiliates. He holds a Class A Commercial Drivers’ License. He’s been an instructor for several racing schools and a driving coach for numerous racers and test engineers. -
contributor
Kelley Blue Book
(Privately Held; Automotive industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
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contributor
edmunds.com
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
See macdemere.net for more
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contributor
Automedia
(Automotive industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
see macdemere.net for more
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Test Driver and Special Events Coordinator
Michelin America's Research Center
(Automotive industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years )
I was certified for more than a dozen tests including noise, comfort, steering feel, snow handling, wet handling, race-track handling, deflated handling, wet and dry braking.
I organized, hosted and instructed for more than 75 driving events every year.
Certified to be an instructor for tire blowouts, two types of wet handling and race track handling.
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Senior Road Test Editor
Motor Trend magazine
(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)
1991 — 2000 (9 years )
Wrote driving reviews on everything from Indy cars to Ferraris to minivans. Conducted performance tests on more than 300 vehicles every year. Appeared regularly on Motor Trend Television. Regularly did precision-driving "stunts" for photos and TV. Go to macdemere.net for articles.
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Race Car Driver
NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA
(Privately Held; Automotive industry)
1979 — 1996 (17 years )
Competed in NASCAR Southwest Tour, 24 Hours of Daytona, co-drove to wins in five 24-hour races, scored numerous pole positions and wins in SCCA competition, won oval track races, SCCA Divisional Solo II Champion.
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editor
SportsCar magazine
(Automotive industry)
1986 — 1991 (5 years )
Additional Information
Mac Demere’s Websites:
Mac Demere’s Interests:
duck hunting, fishing, environmental projects
Mac Demere’s Groups:
Motor Press Guild, International Motor Press Association, Truck Writers of North America, South East Automotive Media Organizaion, formerly held competition licenses in NASCAR, IMSA, FIA, SCCA and others.
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Michelin
Mac Demere’s Honors:
Winner of five 24-hour races. Winner of five SCCA regional races. Southern Pacific Divisional autocross champion. Mississippi Motorsports Writer of the Year.
