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.

Justin Haley Finishes 3rd at Darlington, Best Full-Time Cup Series Result

May 10, 2022May 8, 2022 Adam Cheek

#31: Justin Haley, Kaulig Racing, LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet Camaro, 2022 Darlington NASCAR Cup race NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Justin Haley surged late to take home third place, his first top five of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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

December 6, 2022May 7, 2022 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 …

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

May 7, 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 …

Stock Car Scoop: How Will Darlington Impact Next Gen Tire Wear?

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Adam Cheek and Bryan Nolen

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How will Darlington wear on the NASCAR Next Gen car’s tires and what are hosts Adam Cheek and Bryan Nolen’s favorite throwback schemes?

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

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Adam Cheek

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.

Josh Berry Discusses NASCAR Journey, Late-Model Pipeline & Breakout 2021 Season

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Adam Cheek

Josh Berry stands along pit road at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Photo: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

It took eight years from his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, but Josh Berry is finally thriving as a full-time regular.

Stock Car Scoop: Did the Next Gen Deliver at Dover?

May 3, 2022 Adam Cheek

NASCAR Cup Series cars of Ross Chastain and Martin Truex Jr. pack racing at Dover Motor Speedway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

After some lackluster races at the one-mile venue, did Dover put on a better show than it has in recent memory, and is its slot on the schedule safe? Adam Cheek and Michael Massie discuss this and more.