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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

Jimmie Johnson to test an IndyCar next month

Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson announced Wednesday on Twitter that he will be testing an IndyCar at Barber Motorsports Park. Johnson will be testing an IndyCar with Arrow McLaren Schmidt … Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson to test an IndyCar next month

Stewart to run Xfinity Indy road course race; Speedweeks changes announced

Tony Stewart to run the July 4 Indianapolis Xfinity road course race In an official Stewart-Haas Racing press release, the team announced that Tony Stewart will run one of his … Continue Reading Stewart to run Xfinity Indy road course race; Speedweeks changes announced

Alex Bowman wins the Auto Club 400

Alex Bowman led 110 of 200 laps in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 to cap off a dominating weekend with his second career NASCAR Cup Series win. Bowman started third as … Continue Reading Alex Bowman wins the Auto Club 400

2020 Auto Club 400: What to watch for

The 14-degree banks of Auto Club Speedway of Southern California will be home to what’s become one of the most celebrated races of the season among drivers and fans. Sunday’s … Continue Reading 2020 Auto Club 400: What to watch for

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