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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

Stewart smokes SRX field at Knoxville

A mix of the old guard and the new guard defined the battle for the lead during round two of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) at Knoxville and the old … Continue Reading Stewart smokes SRX field at Knoxville

NASCAR reinstates Chase Elliott spotter Eddie D’Hondt

NASCAR announced Friday afternoon that Eddie D’Hondt has been reinstated by the sanctioning body. The move comes after battery and assault charges against D’Hondt were dismissed Friday following a lack … Continue Reading NASCAR reinstates Chase Elliott spotter Eddie D’Hondt

Tracking the charters: Spire, Kaulig, Trackhouse

Kaulig Racing announced Friday afternoon that the team purchased two charters from Spire Motorsports for their 2022 NASCAR Cup Series operations. Kaulig will field a full-time Cup entry for Justin … Continue Reading Tracking the charters: Spire, Kaulig, Trackhouse

Watkins Glen to be open at full capacity

A year after racing was canceled at the track due to the COVID-19 coronavirus global pandemic, Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International announced Friday that they will be open to full capacity … Continue Reading Watkins Glen to be open at full capacity

Sammy Smith: A young Midwest phenom in the making

A week removed from winning the ARCA Menards Series East Southern National 200 at Southern National Speedway (N.C.), 17-year-old Sammy Smith is headed back home to the Midwest for the … Continue Reading Sammy Smith: A young Midwest phenom in the making

GMS Racing announces NASCAR Cup Series program for 2022

GMS Racing announced that the team will be starting a NASCAR Cup Series program for 2022. The team posted a video on their Twitter account Thursday afternoon that displayed the … Continue Reading GMS Racing announces NASCAR Cup Series program for 2022

JGR adds John Hunter Nemechek to Xfinity lineup

PRESS RELEASE HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 11, 2021) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that John Hunter Nemechek will drive the team’s No. 54 Toyota Supra in three NASCAR Xfinity Series races … Continue Reading JGR adds John Hunter Nemechek to Xfinity lineup

Williams: “24/7 my life is nothing but motorsports”

Whether it be growing up around motorsports, racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), or owning his own driver development operation, life is all about motorsports for Josh Williams. Growing … Continue Reading Williams: “24/7 my life is nothing but motorsports”

CGR rebounds at Sonoma after Coca-Cola 600 woes

A week after Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch posted 37th and 38th-place finishes in the Coca-Cola 600, the Chip Ganassi Racing drivers each posted a Top 10 finish in Sunday’s … Continue Reading CGR rebounds at Sonoma after Coca-Cola 600 woes