Jerry Bonkowski is a Senior NASCAR Correspondent at EssentiallySports, bringing over three decades of experience in motorsports journalism. A veteran reporter, columnist, and editor, Jerry has worked full-time for some of the most respected media organizations in the world, including USA Today, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Athlon Sports, and NBC Sports, covering more than 1,500 races across NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, and Formula One. He is the author of “Trading Paint: 101 Great NASCAR Debates” and currently serves as Editor and Publisher of AutoRacingDigest.com, launched in partnership with Sports Illustrated. Jerry is also a regular contributor to NASCAR.com and Autoweek.com, continuing to deliver authoritative insights into motorsports’ biggest stories and personalities. Throughout his career, Jerry has reported on everything from Michael Jordan’s NBA championships and the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX season to Tiger Woods’ PGA debut and multiple NASCAR Cup Series eras. Known for his sharp analysis, deep industry knowledge, and engaging storytelling, Jerry remains one of motorsport’s most trusted and recognizable voices.