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AuthorJonathan Fjeld

Jonathan Fjeld is the co-owner of the The Racing Experts, LLC. He has been with TRE since 2010. A Twin Valley, MN, native, Fjeld became a motorsports fan at just three years old (first race was the 2002 Pennsylvania 500). He worked as a contributor and writer for TRE from 2010-18. Since then, he has stepped up and covered 24 NASCAR race weekends and taken on a larger role with TRE. He became the co-owner and managing editor in 2023 and has guided the site to massive growth in that time. Fjeld has covered a wide array of stories and moments over the years, including Kevin Harvick's final Cup Series season, the first NASCAR national series disqualification in over 50 years, Shane van Gisbergen's stunning win in Chicago and the first Cup Series race at Road America in 66 years – as well as up-and-coming drivers' stories and stories from inside the sport, like the tech it takes for Hendrick Motorsports to remain a top-tier team. Currently, he resides in Albuquerque, N.M., where he works for KOB 4, an NBC station. He works as a digital producer and does on-air reports. He loves spending time with friends and family, playing and listening to music, exploring new places, being outdoors, reading books and writing among other activities. You can email him at fjeldjonathan@gmail.com

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Preview: Ky. Busch through Larson, 4th to 1st

This is the four parts in our NASCAR Cup Series playoff preview series ahead of Sunday’s Cookout Southern 500 (6 p.m. ET; TV: NBCSN, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). We … Continue Reading NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Preview: Ky. Busch through Larson, 4th to 1st

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Preview: McDowell through Logano, 12th to 9th

This is the second part of a four-part NASCAR Cup Series Playoff preview series. Jonathan Fjeld and Adam Coon preview the playoff drivers seeded 12th through 9th in this part: … Continue Reading NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Preview: McDowell through Logano, 12th to 9th

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Preview: Harvick through Bell, 16th to 13th

This is the first of four parts in our NASCAR Cup Series playoff preview series ahead of Sunday’s Cookout Southern 500 (6 p.m. ET; TV: NBCSN, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR … Continue Reading NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Preview: Harvick through Bell, 16th to 13th

Bacarella, Martins team up to form Alpha Pride, Caruth to run Xfinity part-time

Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella announced on Monday they will form a new NASCAR Xfinity Series team in 2022. Martins Motorsports will become Alpha Pride Racing but the familiar … Continue Reading Bacarella, Martins team up to form Alpha Pride, Caruth to run Xfinity part-time

Gibbs dominates at Milwaukee; Smith pads ARCA East points lead

Ty Gibbs padded his ARCA Menards Series points lead over Corey Heim with a dominating win in Sunday’s Sprecher 150 at the Milwaukee Mile. Gibbs bested Daniel Dye and Taylor … Continue Reading Gibbs dominates at Milwaukee; Smith pads ARCA East points lead

Playoff hopes dashed for Buescher, LaJoie, Suarez and others at Daytona

Fourteen drivers will have to wait until 2022 for another chance to win at Daytona and get into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, as each driver’s hopes were dashed by … Continue Reading Playoff hopes dashed for Buescher, LaJoie, Suarez and others at Daytona

B.J. McLeod, Josh Bilicki each earn first career NASCAR Cup Series Top 10 finish

Two drivers earned their best career NASCAR Cup Series finish in Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. B.J. McLeod emerged from ensuing overtime chaos in Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar … Continue Reading B.J. McLeod, Josh Bilicki each earn first career NASCAR Cup Series Top 10 finish

Three-wide high and handsome win for Haley at Daytona

By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Coming to the checkered flag, Justin Haley nudged his No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet just ahead of his teammates A.J. … Continue Reading Three-wide high and handsome win for Haley at Daytona

Fifth Third Bank re-signs with Roush-Fenway Racing

Fifth Third Bank announced on Saturday at Daytona that they will be re-signing with Roush Fenway racing for a multi-year sponsorship deal. Representatives from Fifth Third Bank confirmed that the … Continue Reading Fifth Third Bank re-signs with Roush-Fenway Racing

Kurt Busch: 23XI Racing was the ‘rightful’ place to go

Kurt Busch announced Friday that he and Monster Energy would join 23XI Racing in 2022 for their new No. 45 Toyota Camry entry. Busch clarified on Saturday that he and … Continue Reading Kurt Busch: 23XI Racing was the ‘rightful’ place to go