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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

Kaulig Racing to run select Cup races in 2021

Kaulig Racing announced Thursday afternoon that the team intends to run select NASCAR Cup Series races in 2021. The team released a statement detailing their intentions to run a partial … Continue Reading Kaulig Racing to run select Cup races in 2021

Front Row Motorsports announces 2021 lineup

Front Row Motorsports announced their 2021 driver lineup for their NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entries Wednesday morning. Michael McDowell will return to drive the No. … Continue Reading Front Row Motorsports announces 2021 lineup

Chevrolet earns first Championship 4 berth since 2016

With Chase Elliott’s win in Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Chevrolet has earned a Championship 4 berth for the first time in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2016. Elliott … Continue Reading Chevrolet earns first Championship 4 berth since 2016

Fuel mileage, Texas-sized rain delay highlight Autotrader EchoPark 500

It took 53 laps then 72 hours and another 281 laps, but Kyle Busch snapped a 33-race winless streak in Wednesday’s Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Busch … Continue Reading Fuel mileage, Texas-sized rain delay highlight Autotrader EchoPark 500

Tifft & McLeod to partner with Circle Sport, GoFAS to run part-time in ’21

Matt Tifft and B.J. McLeod announced Friday they have acquired GoFAS Racing owner Archie St. Hilaire’s ownership stake in Circle Sport Racing’s charter. The announcement comes a day after GoFAS … Continue Reading Tifft & McLeod to partner with Circle Sport, GoFAS to run part-time in ’21

Erik Jones signs multi-year deal with RPM

Richard Petty Motorsports announced Wednesday that Erik Jones has signed a multi-year agreement to drive the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, beginning in 2021. Jerry Baxter, who is the … Continue Reading Erik Jones signs multi-year deal with RPM

Hometown hero’s journey comes to an end in 26th

In his final race at his hometown track of Kansas Speedway, Clint Bowyer finished 26th in his No. 14 Dekalb Ford Mustang. Bowyer ran in the top 15 for 227 … Continue Reading Hometown hero’s journey comes to an end in 26th

Logano locks in while Busch has issues; Hollywood Casino 400 recap

Joey Logano entered Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 with a 28-race winless streak but ended the day with a win and his fourth Championship Four berth. Logano led 47 laps Sunday, … Continue Reading Logano locks in while Busch has issues; Hollywood Casino 400 recap

Brett Moffitt winless “Four” no more after Kansas; Clean Harbors 200 recap

Brett Moffitt won Saturday’s NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Clean Harbors 200, ending a 24-race winless streak and locking him into the Championship Four. Moffitt’s win was his … Continue Reading Brett Moffitt winless “Four” no more after Kansas; Clean Harbors 200 recap

Hailie Deegan scores best debut Truck finish for a female driver

Hailie Deegan scored a 16th-place finish in Saturday’s Clean Harbors 200 at Kansas, scoring the best debut finish for a female driver in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck … Continue Reading Hailie Deegan scores best debut Truck finish for a female driver