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.

NASCAR 101: A (Very) Brief History of the Charlotte ROVAL

October 6, 2022 Adam Cheek

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Adam Cheek reflects on four years of NASCAR at the Charlotte ROVAL, including playoff chaos at the track and what to expect in 2022.

Stock Car Scoop: What Led to NASCAR’s Talladega Tranquility?

October 3, 2022October 2, 2022 Adam Cheek

Talladega pack racing with Ross Chastain leading, NKP

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Adam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins discuss everything that went down at Talladega over the NASCAR playoff weekend.

NASCAR 101: A History of Playoff Chaos at Talladega

September 30, 2022 Adam Cheek

#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts, #48: Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally, #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Liberty University, #19: Martin Truex Jr., Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops

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Talladega represents the pinnacle of chaos in the playoffs. How have the postseason races at the superspeedway unfolded over the years?

Stock Car Scoop: How Concerning Are Safety Issues Ahead of Talladega?

September 30, 2022September 29, 2022 Adam Cheek

Justin Haley, Aric Almirola, Christopher Bell on bottom coming to finish line, Bubba Wallace crashed William Byron and Kurt Busch nascar Cup race at Talladega NKP

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With drivers sitting out Talladega and playoff chaos ahead, Adam Cheek and Jared Haas break down the safety concerns NASCAR faces.

Carson Hocevar Discusses Injury Rebound & Quest for 1st Career Win

September 29, 2022 Adam Cheek

Carson Hocevar on crutches at the NASCAR Truck Series race at Sonoma. Photo: NKP

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Carson Hocevar’s sophomore full-time season in NASCAR has featured a number of almost-wins, fun hats and a bounce-back from injury.

Only Yesterday: Texas Prompts Reflection on Kyle Busch, Johnny Sauter Suspensions

September 29, 2022 Adam Cheek

William Byron races in a NASCAR Cup series race at Texas Motor Speedway, September 2022.

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The William Byron and Denny Hamlin incident at Texas Motor Speedway brings to mind similar events in recent NASCAR history.

Stock Car Scoop: How Can NASCAR’s Tire & Safety Issues Be Addressed?

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Adam Cheek

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Adam Cheek and Beth Lunkenheimer break down all of NASCAR’s action at Texas, from William Byron’s retaliation to the safety issues that arose.

NASCAR 101: Breaking Down the Round of 12’s Playoff History

September 22, 2022 Adam Cheek

A pack of cars in the 2022 NASCAR All-Star Race. Photo: NKP

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Just 12 NASCAR Cup Series drivers remain in the playoffs.

Stock Car Scoop: What Does Texas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR Future Look Like?

September 22, 2022 Adam Cheek

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Adam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins discuss the chaos of the Round of 12 and how long Texas may remain on the NASCAR schedule.

Stock Car Scoop: Did The NASCAR Short Track Package Succeed at Bristol?

September 18, 2022 Adam Cheek

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 17: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, performs a burnout as his crew celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, 2022 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

After NASCAR’s elimination race at Bristol, Adam Cheek is joined by Michael Massie and Bryan Nolen to discuss the chaos.