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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

Allmendinger tops favorites for Saturday’s Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard

Although fans will be absent from this weekend’s racing, they will still be witness to a new tradition of NASCAR and INDYCAR taking to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the same … Continue Reading Allmendinger tops favorites for Saturday’s Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard

NASCAR Champion’s Week in Nashville canceled for 2020

On Monday (June 29), NASCAR released a statement announcing that the annual Champion’s Week festivities in Nashville will not be occurring this year. The festivities were scheduled for December 3-5 … Continue Reading NASCAR Champion’s Week in Nashville canceled for 2020

Denny Hamlin passes Mark Martin on all-time Cup wins list

Denny Hamlin’s win in Sunday (June 28)’s Pocono 350 was his fourth of 2020 and 41st in his career, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame inductee Mark Martin on … Continue Reading Denny Hamlin passes Mark Martin on all-time Cup wins list

2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after the Pocono Doubleheader Weekend

After 15 races in 2020, 107 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 Pocono Doubleheader Weekend

Natalie Decker hospitalized, will miss Pocono Truck race

Niece Motorsports announced Friday that no. 44 Natalie Decker will miss this weekend’s NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Pocono Organics 150 due to complications from a gallbladder removal … Continue Reading Natalie Decker hospitalized, will miss Pocono Truck race

“No federal crime was committed”: U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town on Talladega noose incident

On Tuesday afternoon (June 23), U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, of the Northern District of Alabama, concluded in a statement that there was no hate crime committed during a reported … Continue Reading “No federal crime was committed”: U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town on Talladega noose incident

2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after GEICO 500 at Talladega

After 13 races in 2020, 94 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 GEICO 500 at Talladega

2020 GEICO 500: Most competitive Talladega race since October 2011

Ryan Blaney won at Talladega in Monday’s GEICO 500, which was the most competitive race at the 2.66-mile high-banked superspeedway since October 2011. The GEICO 500 featured 56 lead changes, … Continue Reading 2020 GEICO 500: Most competitive Talladega race since October 2011

NASCAR All-Star Race to be run at Bristol

It’s official: The July 15 NASCAR All-Star Race will be moving from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Bristol Motor Speedway. SMI President Marcus Smith made the announcement Monday night on NASCAR … Continue Reading NASCAR All-Star Race to be run at Bristol