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.

Reaume Brothers Racing, Front Row Motorsports Teams Fined After Texas

July 21, 2020 Adam Cheek

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A pair of NASCAR teams were penalized $10,000 in the wake of the weekend’s tripleheader at Texas Motor Speedway, NASCAR announced July 21. Reaume Brothers …

NASCAR Nixing Practice, Qualifying for Rest of 2020

July 21, 2020 Adam Cheek

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NASCAR announced Tuesday (July 21) that the rest of the 2020 schedule will not feature practice or qualifying for any of the three major series. …

Team Penske, Acura Ending IMSA Partnership

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 Adam Cheek

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Team Penske’s IMSA sportscar team and manufacturer Acura announced the end of their exclusive partnership on Tuesday (July 21). The alliance between the two will …

Friday Faceoff: Should NASCAR Ban Political Sponsorships?

July 16, 2020 Adam Cheek

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Does NASCAR need to ban political/ campaign groups from sponsoring race teams? Adam Cheek: Yes. We all have our own political leanings, for sure, but …

Bubba Wallace, Michael McDowell Clash in All-Star Open at Bristol

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 Adam Cheek

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It didn’t take long for tempers to flare and paint to be traded on All-Star night at Bristol Motor Speedway. On Lap 17, Michael McDowell …

Jeremy Clements Racing Owner Fined for COVID-19 Protocol Violations

July 14, 2020 Adam Cheek

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Almost two months since NASCAR returned to action amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport’s sanctioning body has handed down its first punishment for violation of …

Bubba Wallace Adds Cash App Sponsorship

July 14, 2020 Adam Cheek

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Mobile payment provider Cash App has signed on to sponsor NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace and the Richard Petty Motorsports team, the team announced …

Entry List: 2020 Shore Lunch 150

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020 Adam Cheek

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The ARCA Menards Series heads to Iowa Speedway this weekend for its fifth consecutive week of racing. ARCA will run its race at 4:30 p.m., …

Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Quaker State 400 at Kentucky

July 13, 2020July 12, 2020 Adam Cheek

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The Headline(s): A relatively tame race ended in a chaotic final two laps, a four-wide battle for the lead and a Cup Series triumph for …

Sheldon Creed Wins Rain-Shortened Kentucky for 1st Career NASCAR Truck Win

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 Adam Cheek

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The apocalyptic-looking skies above Kentucky Speedway finally opened up, dumping rain on the racetrack and sending Sheldon Creed to victory lane for the first time …