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.

NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021

June 16, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its 2021 Hall of Fame class on Tuesday (June 16), inducting three new members. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer …

ARCA Moves Charlotte Race to Kentucky, Reveals Schedule Through Late July

September 23, 2020June 16, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The ARCA Menards Series announced a minor schedule change on Tuesday (June 16), changing the venue of the race originally slated for Charlotte Motor Speedway …

James Davison Making Cup Debut at Talladega

June 16, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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James Davison will be behind the wheel of Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway, the …

Entry List: General Tire 200

September 23, 2020June 16, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The ARCA Menards Series returns to the track for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit, with the field racing in the General Tire …

Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead

June 15, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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The Headline(s): Denny Hamlin scored his third victory of 2020 and second since NASCAR returned from hiatus on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway (June 14). All …

Kyle Busch Comes From Back, Wins Truck Race at Homestead

June 15, 2020June 13, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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A pre-race setback didn’t derail Kyle Busch from a win Saturday night, as the defending Cup Series champion raced his way to the front and …

Harrison Burton Outlasts Field to Win from Pole at Homestead

June 15, 2020June 13, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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Nineteen-year-old Harrison Burton came out of nowhere to win the Hooters 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday (June 13) afternoon, his second win of the …

Ryan Blaney Overcomes Bad Start, Penalty to Finish Second at Martinsville

June 11, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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Ryan Blaney rebounded from multiple incidents on Wednesday night to finish second under the lights at Martinsville Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR’s midweek race …

Bubba Wallace Driving #BlackLivesMatter Scheme at Martinsville

June 9, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Bubba Wallace’s No. 43 will have a new look this Wednesday, June 10 at Martinsville. The Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet will sport an all-black paint …

NASCAR Allowing 5,000 Fans at Talladega Cup Race

June 9, 2020 by Adam Cheek

The Cup Series field races at 2019 Talladega Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

A small number of fans will be allowed to attend the June 21 NASCAR Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR announced today, June 9. …