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 Elliott Wins Truck Series Return at Charlotte

June 4, 2020May 26, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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The Kyle Busch Bounty didn’t last long, as Chase Elliott outraced the 2019 Cup Series champion to win Tuesday night’s (May 26) NASCAR Gander RV …

Tyler Courtney Attempting Truck Debut at Eldora

May 26, 2020 by Adam Cheek

#44: Jeffrey Abbey, Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet Silverado Niece Equipment

USAC National Midget Series driver Tyler Courtney will enter the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series event at Eldora Speedway, supported with backing from …

Gray Gaulding in at Charlotte, JJ Yeley Switches to No. 77

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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JJ Yeley will be behind the wheel of Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 on Wednesday night, replacing the originally slated Reed Sorenson for the NASCAR Cup …

5 Points to Ponder: Chase Elliott and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

May 25, 2020 by Adam Cheek

Chase Elliott has been snake-bitten of late (Photo: NASCAR Media/Getty Images)

ONE: Chase Elliott and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week Chase Elliott’s potential race-winning Sunday night at the Coca-Cola 600 was foiled by …

Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott Tangle Late at Darlington

July 3, 2020May 21, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott were battling for second late in the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500. That was before contact sent Elliott’s No. 9 …

Xfinity Series Toyota 200 Postponed to Thursday

May 19, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series’ return to the track will have to wait two more days, as relentless rain delayed the Toyota 200 at Darlington Raceway …

Toyota 500 Start Time Moved Forward Due to Weather

May 19, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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Wednesday night’s (May 20) NASCAR Cup Series race, the Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway, has been moved up in the wake of weather off of …

Kurt Busch Finishes 3rd in NASCAR’s Return at Darlington

May 17, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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Kurt Busch tied his best finish of the season with a third-place effort at Darlington, NASCAR’s first race back amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sunday afternoon’s …

Kevin Harvick Wins The Real Heroes 400 in NASCAR’s Return to Action

May 17, 2020 by Adam Cheek

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Kevin Harvick was never far from the lead on Sunday afternoon, cruising to victory in the Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway. The win was …

Hendrick Horror: Jimmie Johnson Crashes From Lead at Darlington Raceway

May 17, 2020 by Adam Cheek

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

89 laps into The Real Heroes 400 Sunday (May 17), Jimmie Johnson was headed for just the third stage win of his career. The No. …