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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

The red-and-white slipper fits: DiBenedetto, Wood Brothers Racing earn playoff berth

For the first time in his career and only the second time in the team’s history, Matt DiBenedetto has made the playoffs with the Wood Brothers Racing team. DiBenedetto earned … Continue Reading The red-and-white slipper fits: DiBenedetto, Wood Brothers Racing earn playoff berth

Byron scores first victory for car #24 since 2015

For a young driver like William Byron, Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona was a big race for him for multiple reasons as both a fan and a … Continue Reading Byron scores first victory for car #24 since 2015

2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400: What to Watch For

28 weeks ago, the NASCAR Cup Series began its trek toward the playoffs with a rain-soaked, harrowing thrill ride of a Daytona 500 that saw one driver seal a playoff … Continue Reading 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400: What to Watch For

Noah Gragson re-signs with JRM for 2021

JR Motorsports announced Thursday afternoon that Noah Gragson will return to the team in 2021 to pilot the #9 NASCAR Xfinity Series Chevrolet. The announcement comes amidst speculation stemming from … Continue Reading Noah Gragson re-signs with JRM for 2021

Hamlin leads JGR 1-2-3 in Drydene 311 Race 1

In Saturday’s Drydene 311 Race 1, Denny Hamlin led a Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3, beating out teammate Martin Truex Jr. to win. Hamlin passed Truex with nine laps to go … Continue Reading Hamlin leads JGR 1-2-3 in Drydene 311 Race 1

Hamlin claims second consecutive Kansas victory; Super Start Batteries 400 recap

The heart in the “heartland” may belong to Denny Hamlin as he has now claimed two consecutive Cup wins at Kansas Speedway, a track in the heartland of the U.S. … Continue Reading Hamlin claims second consecutive Kansas victory; Super Start Batteries 400 recap

Almirola extends career-best top 10 streak

Aric Almirola’s sixth-place finish in Thursday night’s Super Start Batteries 400 at Kansas Speedway allowed the driver of the no. 10 Smithfield Ford to extend a career-best top ten streak. … Continue Reading Almirola extends career-best top 10 streak

2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after the Super Start Batteries 400 at Kansas

After 19 races in 2020, 144 free passes have been given out to the highest running driver one or more laps down at the time of caution. Below is a … Continue Reading 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after the Super Start Batteries 400 at Kansas

2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas

After 18 races in 2020, 133 free passes have been given out to the highest running driver one or more laps down at the time of caution. Below is a … Continue Reading 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas