By Adam Cheek

Adam Cheek joined Frontstretch as a contributing writer in January 2019. A 2020 graduate of VCU, he covered sports there and later spent a year and a half as a sports host on 910 the Fan in Richmond, VA. He's freelanced for Richmond Magazine and the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and also hosts the "Adam Cheek's Sports Week" podcast. Adam has followed racing 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.

Bubba Wallace, Martin Truex Jr. Escape Chaotic Bristol, Advance in Playoffs

September 17, 2023 Adam Cheek

(Photos: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Bubba Wallace and Martin Truex Jr. did enough to survive mayhem at Bristol and move on in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

RCR Teammates Hill, Creed Tangle at Bristol

September 15, 2023 Adam Cheek

Nascar Xfinity Series cars of Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill racing at Bristol Motor Speedway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Contact between Austin Hill and Sheldon Creed sent Hill spinning and out of the race at Bristol.

Christian Eckes Dominates Bristol, Loses Win Late

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Adam Cheek

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series No. 19 Christian Eckes truck on track at Bristol Motor Speedway, NKP

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Christian Eckes saw a dominant night slip away as Corey Heim passed him late at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Reel Racing: ‘Gran Turismo’ Delivers Decent On-Track Action Amid Tepid Drama

September 13, 2023 Adam Cheek

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Adam Cheek breaks down his thoughts on ‘Gran Turismo,’ the latest motorsports film to hit theaters.

Stock Car Scoop: The NASCAR Playoffs Taketh Away From Denny Hamlin

September 11, 2023 Adam Cheek

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Neither of two consecutive dominant weeks have led to Denny Hamlin finding victory lane, the latest of which was Sunday’s race at Kansas.

Rajah Caruth Learning in Classroom, on Racetrack in 2023

September 6, 2023September 5, 2023 Adam Cheek

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth prepares for the race at Darlington Raceway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Rajah Caruth continues balancing education in the classroom and education in the driver’s seat.

Stock Car Scoop: Which Drivers Are in Desperation Mode for Kansas?

September 4, 2023 Adam Cheek

2023 Cup Darlington II Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota, is pitted by his Joe Gibbs Racing team (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Adam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins break down Kyle Larson’s win at Darlington and which drivers need to make up ground at Kansas.

Stock Car Scoop: Flips, Eliminations Abound at Chaotic Daytona

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 Adam Cheek

NASCAR Cup Series cars, led by Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski, coming to the finish in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Adam Cheek and Vito Pugliese recap the carnage at Daytona, Ryan Preece’s flip and Bubba Wallace securing the last playoff spot.

Bringing the Heat: Rajah Caruth Talks His Rookie Truck Season

August 24, 2023 Trey Lyle, Chase Folsom, Adam Cheek and Stephen Stumpf

(Graphic: Jared Haas)

Hear Caruth on his first year in the series, balancing racing and school work, and his prerace playlist.

Stock Car Scoop: A One-Berth Playoff Race After Watkins Glen

August 21, 2023August 20, 2023 Adam Cheek

#24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro wins

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Adam Cheek and Anthony Damcott discuss what’s next for the NASCAR Cup Series with just one playoff spot remaining after Watkins Glen.