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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

Bowman sweeps Friday’s Cup practices at Auto Club Speedway

Coming off of what might’ve been a close battle for the win before a late race caution at Las Vegas turned that battle into heartbreak, Alex Bowman was quickest in … Continue Reading Bowman sweeps Friday’s Cup practices at Auto Club Speedway

Gragson, Burton top Xfinity Series practices at Auto Club Speedway

Noah Gragson and Harrison Burton topped Friday afternoon practices at Auto Club Speedway, in preparation for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300. Gragson was fastest in first practice … Continue Reading Gragson, Burton top Xfinity Series practices at Auto Club Speedway

Elliott, Larson accept Truck Series bounty challenge

Kyle Busch beware, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson have accepted the bounty challenge and will each do one NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck race for GMS Racing. Elliott will … Continue Reading Elliott, Larson accept Truck Series bounty challenge

DiBenedetto ties career-best finish in first top 5 with Wood Brothers Racing

LAS VEGAS — Matt DiBenedetto was no stranger to the top 10 near the end of Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 but a late-race chain of events resulted in a career-best second place … Continue Reading DiBenedetto ties career-best finish in first top 5 with Wood Brothers Racing

What’s old is new: Ford and Chevrolet dominate Las Vegas top 10 as Toyota struggles

LAS VEGAS —  The old Ford vs. Chevrolet rivalry was revived once more in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400. Chevrolet took six of the first ten finishing spots and Ford took the … Continue Reading What’s old is new: Ford and Chevrolet dominate Las Vegas top 10 as Toyota struggles

Eventful and competitive Pennzoil 400 ends under caution; race recap

LAS VEGAS —  Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 was a competitive showing for the NASCAR Cup Series in terms of who’s going to be good this season.  25 lead changes among 7 … Continue Reading Eventful and competitive Pennzoil 400 ends under caution; race recap

Cup qualifying cancelled; pole sitter Kyle Busch to start from rear

LAS VEGAS —  Qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 was set to take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway but inclement weather led to qualifying being cancelled. … Continue Reading Cup qualifying cancelled; pole sitter Kyle Busch to start from rear

“It’s the ‘Big 3 and what about me?'”; John Hunter Nemechek talks on the Cup rookie battle

LAS VEGAS — While much of the talk about the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series rookie class has focused on the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series “Big 3” of Tyler Reddick, Cole Custer … Continue Reading “It’s the ‘Big 3 and what about me?'”; John Hunter Nemechek talks on the Cup rookie battle

Almirola tops SHR 1-2 in opening Las Vegas Cup practice

LAS VEGAS — Seeking redemption from a good Daytona 500 run cut short, Aric Almirola topped first practice with a lap speed of 178.654 MPH with his no. 10 Smithfield Ford. … Continue Reading Almirola tops SHR 1-2 in opening Las Vegas Cup practice