Race Weekend Central

By Adam Cheek

Adam Cheek joined Frontstretch as a contributing writer in January 2019. A 2020 graduate of VCU, he works as a producer and talent for Audacy Richmond's radio stations. In addition to motorsports journalism, Adam also covered and broadcasted numerous VCU athletics for the campus newspaper and radio station during his four years there. He's been a racing fan since the age of three, inheriting the passion from his grandfather, who raced in amateur events up and down the East Coast in the 1950s.

Stock Car Scoop: What Does Erik Jones’ Darlington Win Mean for Other Playoff Spoilers?

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Erik Jones celebrates with a burnout after winning the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. (Photo: NKP)

#43: Erik Jones, Petty GMS Motorsports, FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro celebrates winning the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

Adam Cheek and Jared Haas break down Erik Jones’ Darlington victory, as well as the issues that befell playoff drivers and more in South Carolina.

NASCAR 101: 2022 Round of 16 Playoff Driver Outlook

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Denny Hamlin ahead of Kyle Larson at Darlington in 2021, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Adam Cheek checks out playoff driver statistics at the first three tracks in the NASCAR playoffs and how recent races might factor into the Round of 16.