From McQueen to McDreamy: Five Celebrity Porsche Racers—Track Time Tuesday Presented by Yokohama Tire’s ADVAN APEX

Steve McQueen 

Steve McQueen. There may be no one better suited to the nickname “King of Cool.” McQueen was a multi-talented actor, ladies’ man, mans’ man, and easily the coolest cat in any room. Plus, he was a talented hellraiser behind the wheel–and in general.

McQueen was a lifelong gearhead, and amassed a collection of cars that makes us weak in the knees. His 1970 Porsche 911 S pictured above is just one of the especially stunning Porsches he owned.

He was passionate about car and motorcycle racing, and competed in both. He was as hardcore as they come, finishing second at 12 Hours of Sebring while driving with a broken foot. Yeah, McQueen was the real deal. He did his own stunts, he shot an eponymous film about Le Mans, and remained a very active part of the automotive and racing community all the days of his life.

Perhaps no one said it better than McQueen: “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.”

S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.