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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

Daytona 500 postponed until Monday

The 62nd Daytona 500 has been postponed until 4pm EST Monday, February 17 (TV: FOX; Radio: MRN). After a just over one hour rain delay, the 62nd Daytona 500 got … Continue Reading Daytona 500 postponed until Monday

2020 Daytona 500: What to watch for

The hype for the 62nd Daytona 500 (TV: FOX; 2:30 PM EST) is building with Thursday night’s pair of thrilling 150-mile qualifying races coming on the heels of the speedway … Continue Reading 2020 Daytona 500: What to watch for

2020 NASCAR preview: RCR & Germain Racing

In this edition, we will cover Richard Childress Racing and its close affiliate team, Germain Racing. We are aiming to have all previews done in time for February 16’s Daytona … Continue Reading 2020 NASCAR preview: RCR & Germain Racing

2020 Ganassi Racing NASCAR preview: Kyle Larson

In 2014, Kyle Larson came into the NASCAR Cup Series with high expectations and when 2017 turned out to be his much-anticipated breakthrough year, many wondered about what greatness he … Continue Reading 2020 Ganassi Racing NASCAR preview: Kyle Larson

2020 Ganassi Racing NASCAR preview: Kurt Busch

2020 will mark Busch’s second season driving for Chip Ganassi Racing in NASCAR’s premier series. Busch’s final points position may read 13th and an early out in the Playoffs, but … Continue Reading 2020 Ganassi Racing NASCAR preview: Kurt Busch

Johnson to retire after the 2020 Cup season

Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson announced Tuesday that he would be retiring at the conclusion of the 2020 Cup season. Johnson made the announcement on social media that 2020 … Continue Reading Johnson to retire after the 2020 Cup season

The 2010s: A historic decade in NASCAR Cup champion numerology

Kyle Busch’s win in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway not only led to his second NASCAR Cup title but it also led to the 2010s going down in … Continue Reading The 2010s: A historic decade in NASCAR Cup champion numerology

Hamlin wins fifth of 2019; Hollywood Casino 400 recap

The spoils went to Denny Hamlin who was the victor of Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400, leading 153 laps en route to his 36th career win. The win was Hamlin’s fifth … Continue Reading Hamlin wins fifth of 2019; Hollywood Casino 400 recap

Eliminated Playoff drivers talk after Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan — Four drivers failed to advance to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 proceeding the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway Sunday, October 20. … Continue Reading Eliminated Playoff drivers talk after Kansas

Clements and Black Jr. post strong Kansas Xfinity Series finishes

KANSAS CITY, Kan — Jeremy Clements and Ray Black Jr posted career-best Kansas NASCAR Xfinity Series finishes in Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300. Clements, who started sixth, ended up finishing sixth … Continue Reading Clements and Black Jr. post strong Kansas Xfinity Series finishes