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.

Sam Hunt Talks Road to NASCAR Ownership, Full-Time 2023 Effort & Virginia Roots

April 12, 2023April 11, 2023 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Sam Hunt Racing)

Sam Hunt discusses his road to NASCAR ownership, his team’s first full-time Xfinity Series entry, his roots at VCU and more.

Stock Car Scoop: Should Bristol Dirt Return for a 4th Year?

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 by Adam Cheek

Christopher Bell celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Was the third Bristol Dirt Race successful enough for NASCAR officials to consider adding on a fourth year to this experiment? Adam Cheek and Jared Haas debate in Stock Car Scoop.

Reel Racing: Dirt on the Silver Screen

April 4, 2023 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Dirt hasn’t been featured all that much in racing films, but there’s a few notable instances to check out as NASCAR prepares to race on the dirt at Bristol.

Stock Car Scoop: Toyota Falters at Richmond, Hendrick Capitalizes

April 3, 2023 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Adam Cheek and Michael Massie break down Hendrick Motorsports’ dominance at Richmond Raceway and Kyle Larson’s first victory of the season.

Strategy Call Pays Off for Josh Berry With Runner-Up Finish at Richmond

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Adam Cheek

Josh Berry in the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet racing at Richmond, NKP

Photo Credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography

A late strategy call landed Josh Berry a runner-up finish at Richmond Raceway as Hendrick Motorsports put three cars inside the top 10.

Justin Allgaier Scores “Weirdest” Xfinity Dash 4 Cash Win of Career

April 1, 2023 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Finishing 13th doesn’t sound like the result of a NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash winner, but that’s exactly what Justin Allgaier did at Richmond.

Stock Car Scoop: Reevaluating COTA, 3 NASCAR Visits In

March 26, 2023 by Adam Cheek

#45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry

(Photo: NKP)

Adam Cheek and Michael Finley break down the latest chaos at Circuit of the Americas and Tyler Reddick’s sudden road-course excellence.

Reel Racing: NASCAR Lands ‘Daily Show’ Spotlight With Kal Penn

March 21, 2023 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Bryan Nolen)

Kal Penn featured NASCAR while fill-in hosting on The Daily Show, the latest in more and more exposure for the sport.

Stock Car Scoop: Atlanta the Latest in Underwhelming Stretch of Races

March 19, 2023 by Adam Cheek

Photo Credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Adam Cheek and Alex Gintz break down the third superspeedway race at Atlanta, how other drivers could’ve combated the dominant Joey Logano and more.

Reel Racing: Oscar-Nominated Motorsports Films

March 15, 2023 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With the Oscars in the rear-view mirror, Adam Cheek looks back at which racing films have taken home Hollywood’s biggest trophy.