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.

Helio Castroneves Driving Limited 2021 IndyCar Schedule With Meyer Shank

November 10, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

For the first time in its existence, Meyer Shank Racing announced in a statement on Tuesday it will field a second, part-time NTT IndyCar Series …

Jimmie Johnson Finishes 5th in Final Cup Start: ‘My Heart’s Full’

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

In his final start in full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition, Jimmie Johnson secured a top-five finish to close out his 19-year career in the sport’s …

Denny Hamlin Finishes 4th at Phoenix & in Cup Championship

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 by Adam Cheek

Denny Hamlin scratches his head on pit road at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Photo: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

After a seven-win season led Denny Hamlin to a berth in the NASCAR Cup Series championship round at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 11 team couldn’t …

Austin Cindric Wins Phoenix, Clinches 2020 Xfinity Series Championship

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Austin Cindric survived an overtime restart, hard racing and challenges from his fellow title contenders to win the Desert Diamond Valley Casino 200 at Phoenix …

Brett Moffitt Dominates Phoenix, Loses Race on Final Restart: ‘I’m Just Glad it’s Over’

November 6, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Everything looked perfect for Brett Moffitt as the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors’ Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway was winding down. He had led …

A Look Ahead to Cup Championship Weekend

November 5, 2020 by Adam Cheek

After a season that featured a stoppage due to a global pandemic, way too many rain delays, a frightening crash and more oddities and bizarre …

Did You Notice?: Martinsville Brought Chaotic Season to a Head

November 3, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Did You Notice? … As if the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season (and 2020 as a whole) hadn’t been chaotic enough and there wasn’t enough …

Denny Hamlin Squeaks Into Championship Round at Martinsville

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Despite seven wins so far in 2020, Denny Hamlin rode the playoff cutline for most of the NASCAR Cup Series’ Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. …

The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2020 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Who… should you be talking about after the race? Kyle Busch hadn’t won a race all year, but he managed to squeak in a victory …

Christopher Bell Scores Career-Best Finish at Fall 2020 Texas Race

October 28, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The third-place finisher on Wednesday (Oct. 28) night at Texas Motor Speedway had a different look to his car, but it was still Christopher Bell …