TractionLife Contributors

We’re a small team of passionate, award-winning writers, photographers, and gearheads who love cars, travel, and adventure.

Doug Firby

  • car reviews, features

Doug’s an outdoor enthusiast and veteran in the broadcast game, writing for major news organizations for over four decades. Full bio.

Greg Williams

  • motorcycles

Greg is considered one of the nation’s best motorcycle writers (the best, in our view), contributing to countless magazines. Full bio.

Amee Reehal

  • car reviews, gear, features

Amee’s passion for motors and travel spans 20+ years, shooting for big brands and writing for global magazines. Full bio.

Jeff Wilson

  • car reviews, motorcycles

Jeff’s an award-winning photographer, writer, and TV producer for an Emmy-nominated production team. Full bio.

Jil McIntosh

  • car reviews

Jil is a well-respected motor writer and award-winning journalist, contributing to national outlets. Full bio.

Kelly Taylor

  • car reviews, car advice

Kelly is a car writer and copy editor, working for national outlets with over 20 years of experience. Full bio.

Russell Purcell

  • car reviews, gear reviews, features

Russ is an award-winning automotive journalist, photographer, and one of our original contributors. Full bio.

Graham Heeps

  • car reviews

Graham is a  lifelong motorsports fan and member of the Guild of Motoring Writers and the Motor Press Guild. Full bio.

Mark Hacking

  • car reviews, features

Mark lives and breathes motoring as an avid racer and award-winning car, motorcycle, and motorsports journalist. Full bio.

Chris Chase

  • car reviews, used cars

Chris understands the used car market better than most, reviewing new vehicles since 2004. Full bio.

Dustin Woods

  • motorcycles, features

Dustin’s passion for adventure and love of speed shows in his work, contributing to national outlets and magazines for over a decade. Full bio.

Travis Persaud

  • travel, features

Travis loves variety, which shows in the wide range of topics he’s covered, contributing to several magazines across North America. Full bio.

Other contributors (present and past)