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: Will NASCAR Surpass 16 Cup Winners in 2022?

July 18, 2022 Adam Cheek

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Adam Cheek and Mike Bachmann discuss the possibility of 16 different NASCAR Cup winners, Christopher Bell’s New Hampshire win and more.

NASCAR 101: Most Prominent & Successful Team Switches

July 15, 2022July 14, 2022 Adam Cheek

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After the news of Tyler Reddick’s move, what are some of NASCAR’s biggest team-to-team moves this century, and how did the drivers fare?

Stock Car Scoop: Was Tyler Reddick’s Team Change the Right Move?

July 14, 2022 Adam Cheek

2022 Cup Road America Tyler Reddick woohoo (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Adam Cheek and Alex Gintz break down the impact on NASCAR Tyler Reddick’s announcement will have, preview New Hampshire and more.

Stock Car Scoop: Will Drivers’ Frustration With Ross Chastain at Atlanta Haunt Him Later in 2022?

July 10, 2022 Adam Cheek

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Will Ross Chastain’s aggressive driving during the NASCAR Cup Series’ return to Atlanta make things more dangerous for him in the playoffs?

Bobby Labonte Dominates Nashville, Scores Maiden SRX Victory

July 9, 2022 Adam Cheek

2022 SRX Five Flags Bobby Labonte car (Credit: Tom Bowles)

(Photo: Tom Bowles)

Bobby Labonte’s first-ever SRX victory came at Nashville in the fourth race of the series’ 2022 campaign.

Stock Car Scoop: How Chaotic Will Atlanta Be This Weekend?

July 8, 2022 Adam Cheek

#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #45: Kurt Busch, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry

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The Cup and Xfinity series return this weekend to the newly tricky track.

NASCAR 101: How Have Recent First-Time Winners Fared After Maiden Victory?

July 8, 2022 Adam Cheek

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How have the 10 first-time winners in the current decade fared after their maiden victories at NASCAR’s top level?

Stock Car Scoop: How Can NASCAR Improve the On-Track Road Course Product?

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 Adam Cheek

Tyler Reddick pack racing, 2022 NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America, NKP

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While Tyler Reddick’s battle with Chase Elliott added excitement to NASCAR at Road America, does the Next Gen need to be fixed for road course racing?

SRX Review: Ryan Newman Rockets to Win at Stafford

July 4, 2022 Adam Cheek

2022 SRX South Boston Ryan Newman (Credit: Michael Finley)

Photo: Michael Finley

Ryan Newman’s SRX win at Stafford Speedway continued a trend of parity within the series in 2022 as it reached its halfway point.

Tempers Flare at Road America, Spark Massive Xfinity Series Crash

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 Adam Cheek

2022 Xfinity Road America Sage Karam, No. 45 Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet, and Noah Gragson, No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Contact between Noah Gragson and Sage Karam ignited a huge crash in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Road America.