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.

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

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: NASCAR Media/Getty Images)

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 …

Tommy Joe Martins’ Crew Chief Suspended for Shady Rays 200

July 7, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Tommy Joe Martins will be without regular crew chief Daniel Johnson this Thursday, June 9, at Kentucky Speedway. Johnson was suspended …

NASCAR, IndyCar Teams Approved for PPP Loans

July 10, 2020July 7, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

A number of teams in both NASCAR and IndyCar were approved for Paycheck Protection Program loans amid the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN reported Tuesday (July 7). …

Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The Headline(s): Kevin Harvick notched his fourth win of the season and third Brickyard 400 victory on Sunday (July 5) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, continuing …

Driver vs. Driver — No Title, No Problem: Mark Martin vs. Denny Hamlin

July 2, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Graphic: Jared Haas)

40 Cup wins is a big deal. In NASCAR’s history, spanning seven decades, just 20 drivers have claimed that many wins. And with those wins …

Entry List: 2020 GMR Grand Prix

July 2, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: John Cote/IndyCar Media)

NTT IndyCar Series drivers will be back at the track this weekend for the first time since early June for the GMR Grand Prix. Following …

Entry List: Calypso Lemonade 200

January 27, 2022July 1, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: ARCA Racing)

The ARCA Menards Series heads to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis this Friday (July 3), their third straight week of action after returning amid the …

Ryan Truex Back in Truck Series with New Team, New Hopes for 2020

July 2, 2020June 30, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Niece Motorsports)

Journeyman driver Ryan Truex has begun his 11th season in NASCAR competition, making the switch to Niece Motorsports (and back to the NASCAR Gander RV …

Takuma Sato 2020 IndyCar Season Preview

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: James Black/Courtesy of IndyCar)

Takuma Sato entered the 2020 IndyCar season coming off one of his best NTT IndyCar Series campaigns, winning two races for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. …

Xfinity Breakdown: Chase Briscoe Makes a Comeback, Ross Chastain Secures the Bag

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series took to the Tricky Triangle on Sunday afternoon, the second race of a tripleheader across the sport’s three major divisions. Chase …