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.

John Hunter Nemechek Finishes 4th at Darlington, Scores Sam Hunt Racing’s 2nd-Best Result

Adam Cheek
#26: John Hunter Nemechek, Sam Hunt Racing, Stillhouse Vodka Toyota Supra, 2022 Darlington NASCAR Xfinity, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

John Hunter Nemechek was less than 18 hours removed from leading 69 laps and winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ Dead On Tools 200 at Darlington Raceway. On Saturday (May 7) afternoon, he came close to winning the Xfinity Series’ Mahindra ROXOR 200 at the “Lady in Black,” finishing fourth. Nemechek was piloting Sam …

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Grant Enfinger Finishes 3rd at Darlington, Scores First Top 5 of 2022

Adam Cheek
2022 Trucks Darlington Grant Enfinger, No. 23 GMS Racing Chevrolet (Credit: NKP)

Credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Grant Enfinger‘s return to GMS Racing has now bore fruit as the Alabama native finished third in Friday’s (May 6) Dead On Tools 200 at Darlington Raceway. Enfinger started third in the rain-delayed race and was in prime position to capitalize if leaders John Hunter Nemechek and Carson Hocevar tangled in the two laps of …

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NASCAR 101: The 5 Best — & 5 Worst — 2022 Throwback Schemes

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Jeffrey Earnhardt Brandon Gdovic racing 2021 Darlington NASCAR Xfinity, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Let’s check out which NASCAR throwback schemes for Darlington rank among the best and worst for the weekend.