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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

NextGen car debut delayed until 2022

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, NASCAR announced Thursday that the NextGen car’s debut will be delayed until 2022. The NextGen car was set to make its debut in the 2021 NASCAR … Continue Reading NextGen car debut delayed until 2022

FS1 to televise first-ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race

FOX Sports has announced that they will be broadcasting the first eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race Sunday. The race will feature 35 drivers from NASCAR’s top three series (Cup, … Continue Reading FS1 to televise first-ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race

NASCAR teams restricting public access to shops amid COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Gibbs Racing announced March 12 that the team would be closing the shop to the public in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. JGR made the announcement on … Continue Reading NASCAR teams restricting public access to shops amid COVID-19 pandemic

Newman gives his first formal post-Daytona 500 crash interview

This morning, Ryan Newman gave his first formal post-Daytona 500 crash interview on NBC’s Today Show. The extent of his interview dealt with discussion about the crash, his injury and … Continue Reading Newman gives his first formal post-Daytona 500 crash interview

2020 FanShield 500: What to watch for

When the Cup cars last raced in the Phoenix metro area, they graced the surface of what was known as ISM Raceway which joined names such as Phoenix International Raceway … Continue Reading 2020 FanShield 500: What to watch for

2020 NASCAR Cup Series Free Pass Breakdown after Fan Shield 500 at Phoenix

After four races in 2020, 26 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 Fan Shield 500 at Phoenix

Elliott and Byron sweep Phoenix Cup practices for Hendrick Motorsports

As the old adage goes, it’s the “same song, different verse” as Hendrick Motorsports has now swept the Cup practice sessions for two weeks in a row. Last week, Alex … Continue Reading Elliott and Byron sweep Phoenix Cup practices for Hendrick Motorsports

Chastain, Busch top Phoenix Xfinity practices

Ross Chastain opened the day and the weekend off with being the fastest in the first Xfinity Series practice Friday. He drove his no. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet to the … Continue Reading Chastain, Busch top Phoenix Xfinity practices