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.

Stock Car Scoop: Who’s the Most Desperate Exiting Kansas?

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Adam Cheek

Bubba Wallace burnout after winning at Kansas in NASCAR Cup Series, Root red white and blue scheme, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Adam Cheek and Jack Swansey discuss Bubba Wallace’s victory at Kansas and which drivers are in the biggest holes heading to Bristol.

Stock Car Scoop: Will Desperation Reign at Kansas?

September 8, 2022 Adam Cheek

#43: Erik Jones, Petty GMS Motorsports, FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro, #47: Ricky Stenhouse Jr, JTG Daugherty Racing, Dillons/ Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet Camaro, #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, RaptorTough.com Chevrolet Camaro, #8: Tyler Reddick, Richard Childress Racing, BetMGM Chevrolet Camaro, #23: Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, McDonald's Toyota Camry

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With Kansas the final race of the playoffs for the Truck Series and getting down to the wire in the Cup and Xfinity series, what can viewers expect this weekend?

NASCAR 101: Toto, I Have a Feeling We’re Back in Kansas

September 8, 2022 Adam Cheek

Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin lead the pack at Kansas Speedway in the 2021 Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Kansas Speedway awaits. Who’s moving on in their respective playoffs?

Scott, Layne Riggs Continuing Family Legacy in NASCAR

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 Adam Cheek

Layne Riggs at Richmond Raceway in front of his truck ahead of NASCAR Truck Series race, Adam Cheek

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Scott Riggs’ son Layne has made his own foray into NASCAR competition, impressing in his first two Truck Series starts at IRP and Richmond.

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

January 28, 2023September 5, 2022 Adam Cheek

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.

Jesse Iwuji on Future of Jesse Iwuji Motorsports: “We Plan on Eventually Expanding”

September 5, 2022September 3, 2022 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

At Darlington, Jesse Iwuji commented on Kyle Weatherman’s performance in the No. 34 so far in 2022 and potential future expansion plans.

Stock Car Scoop: How Much Will Tempers Flare at Darlington?

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Adam Cheek

Kyle Larson leads the pack at Darlington, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Adam Cheek and Bryan Nolen discuss what might unfold this weekend at Darlington Raceway as the NASCAR playoffs get underway.

NASCAR 101: 2022 Round of 16 Playoff Driver Outlook

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Adam Cheek

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.

Stock Car Scoop: How Can NASCAR Better Handle Inclement Weather?

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022 Adam Cheek

(Photo: NKP)

Adam Cheek and Tom Bowles discuss the NASCAR regular-season finale at Daytona, from the weather to Martin Truex Jr.’s elimination and more.

Stock Car Scoop: Will Chaotic Daytona Cause Playoff Havoc?

August 26, 2022 Adam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins

NASCAR Cup cars wrecking at last year's Daytona race, NKP

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

With Cup’s regular-season finale at Daytona this weekend, Adam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins break down what to expect from the chaos.