Daniel is an automotive writer and motorsports enthusiast based in sunny Southern California. After studying journalism at San Francisco State, he found his passion for connecting some of the best automotive brands with their enthusiast customers. Daniel has been published by Consumer Affairs and has handled communications for the legendary Laguna Seca Raceway for the automotive Mecca of the city of Monterey, CA.

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