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Jerry Bonkowski

Jerry Bonkowski

Joined: Dec 31, 2023

@JerryBonkowski is an award-winning writer/columnist/editor who has specialized primarily in motorsports -- most notably coverage of NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA -- for much of his 30-plus-year career. He has worked full-time for many of the largest media brands including USA Today, ESPN, Yahoo and NBC. He started AutoRacingDigest.com in partnership with Sports Illustrated in 2022 and serves as the site's editor and publisher. He also is a regular contributor to Autoweek.com and NASCAR.com. Follow Jerry on Twitter @JerryBonkowski

The F1 season isn't over just yet -- here's the 2023 finale of the Drive to Wynn podcast
Formula One

The F1 season isn't over just yet -- here's the 2023 finale of the Drive to Wynn podcast

Justin Bell's special guest on this episode is veteran F1 commentator Bob Varsha.

Jerry Bonkowski
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Drive To Wynn: Las Vegas Grand Prix -- That's a Wrap!
Formula One

Drive To Wynn: Las Vegas Grand Prix -- That's a Wrap!

Host Justin Bell and guest Darren Jack recap last Saturday's Las Vegas Grand Prix and all the excitement that came with it!

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Drive To Wynn pre-Las Vegas episode features Valtteri Bottas, Magnus Walker
Formula One

Drive To Wynn pre-Las Vegas episode features Valtteri Bottas, Magnus Walker

See what Justin and his guests had to say prior to Saturday's big event.

Jerry Bonkowski
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Drive to Wynn podcast: More previews of Las Vegas race
Formula One

Drive to Wynn podcast: More previews of Las Vegas race

The host, Justin Bell, has plenty to talk about, plus his guest is Darren Cox, creator of GT Academy and CEO of The Race Media

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AutoRacingDigest.com welcomes Justin Bell's 'Drive To Wynn' podcast with special guest Jay Leno
Formula One

AutoRacingDigest.com welcomes Justin Bell's 'Drive To Wynn' podcast with special guest Jay Leno

Former championship driver Justin Bell brings you into the Formula One cockpit

Jerry Bonkowski
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Legendary sportscar racer Pat Long turns a Porsche 944 into an off-road 'Dirtmeister'
Extras

Legendary sportscar racer Pat Long turns a Porsche 944 into an off-road 'Dirtmeister'

Long combines three of his loves -- Porsche, Hot Wheels and Mobil 1 -- and comes up with a unique one-of-a-kind off-road ride

Jerry Bonkowski
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Going back in (racing) time at Historic Sportscar Racing event at Daytona
IMSA

Going back in (racing) time at Historic Sportscar Racing event at Daytona

Some of the most prolific and popular sportscars over the last 50 years were back on the racetrack this past weekend -- and fans loved it!

Jerry Bonkowski
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Oh, Canada: James Hinchcliffe named to Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
IndyCar

Oh, Canada: James Hinchcliffe named to Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

The semi-retired IndyCar driver and current IndyCar on NBC analyst is part of a group of 15 new members to enter the nation's preeminent motorsport honorarium group

Jerry Bonkowski
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Bing Bang Boom: NHRA race in Vegas had a number of wild incidents
NHRA

Bing Bang Boom: NHRA race in Vegas had a number of wild incidents

Fortunately, all drivers emerged uninjured

Jerry Bonkowski
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NHRA: Tony Stewart Racing's Pruett, Hagan riding high, No. 1 in their classes (VIDEO)
NHRA

NHRA: Tony Stewart Racing's Pruett, Hagan riding high, No. 1 in their classes (VIDEO)

Leah Pruett leads the Top Fuel class heading into Las Vegas next weekend, while teammate Matt Hagan sits atop the Funny Car standings.

Jerry Bonkowski
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Tony Stewart finishes second in NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster championship in Dallas
NHRA

Tony Stewart finishes second in NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster championship in Dallas

Stewart was close, but not quite enough as Norway native Julie Nataas captured her first TAD championship in the NHRA FallNationals near Dallas

Jerry Bonkowski
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Smoke out: Tony Stewart DQ'd from NHRA Carolina Nationals after parts violation
NHRA

Smoke out: Tony Stewart DQ'd from NHRA Carolina Nationals after parts violation

NHRA officials said Stewart's car -- which he does not own, but is a hired driver for -- had unapproved ignition parts

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