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.

Chase Briscoe Leads Laps, Spins From Lead Late at Darlington

September 6, 2020September 5, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Saturday afternoon’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway (Sept. 5) seemed to be shaping up into a solid day for Chase Briscoe. He …

Driver Vs. Driver: Rookies — Kasey Kahne Vs. Kyle Busch

September 3, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Graphic: Jared Haas)

Some drivers spend years in NASCAR’s top series, as journeymen or top contenders, while others come and go, but they all have to start somewhere. …

The Frontstretch 5: Playoff Eliminations, Round of 16

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

1. Austin Dillon Austin Dillon and Richard Childress Racing teammate Tyler Reddick dueled for the win at Texas Motor Speedway in mid-July, with the No. …

William Byron Signs With Hendrick Motorsports Through 2022

September 1, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron announced Sept. 1 that he has signed with Hendrick Motorsports through 2022, extending his tenure at the team for …

Aric Almirola, Smithfield Back at SHR in 2021

September 1, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

According to multiple reports on Tuesday (Sept. 1), driver Aric Almirola and sponsor Smithfield will return to Stewart-Haas Racing’s No. 10 entry in the NASCAR …

Driver Vs. Driver: Truckin’ — Ted Musgrave Vs. Dennis Setzer

August 27, 2020 Adam Cheek

Graphic: Jared Haas

Sometimes a driver makes it all the way to NASCAR’s Cup Series only to discover that their best success came elsewhere. Or they struggle in …

Reel Racing: NASCAR Schemes Go Hollywood

August 28, 2020August 27, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

In June, amid quarantine and with more time on my hands, I decided to undertake a project that just might be the magnum opus of …

ARCA Removes Salem, Adds Toledo Race for 2020

August 27, 2020August 25, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Jay Alley)

The ARCA Menards Series made additional changes to the 2020 schedule on Tuesday (Aug. 25), removing the planned October race at Salem Speedway and adding …

Formula 1 Confirms 4 Races to 2020 Schedule

August 25, 2020 Adam Cheek

Lewis Hamilton burns his tyres down after winning Abu Dhabi (credit: FIA Images)

After a number of race postponements and cancellations earlier in the year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Formula 1 announced the addition of four races to …

Seeking Full-Time Ride, James Hinchcliffe Scores 7th in Indianapolis 500

August 23, 2020 Adam Cheek

(Photo: Chris Owens/IndyCar Media)

Despite running just three races in so far in 2020, James Hinchcliffe made the most of his final scheduled start with Andretti Autosport, coming home …