By Phil Allaway

Phil Allaway has three primary roles at Frontstretch. He's the manager of the site's FREE e-mail newsletter that publishes Monday-Friday and occasionally on weekends. He keeps TV broadcasters honest with weekly editions of Couch Potato Tuesday and serves as the site's Sports Car racing editor. Outside of Frontstretch, Phil is the press officer for Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y. He covers all the action on the high-banked dirt track from regular DIRTcar Modified racing to occasional visits from touring series such as the Super DIRTcar Series.

NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers: Exceptional Longevity

February 8, 2023February 2, 2023 Phil Allaway, Luken Glover, Joy Tomlinson, Bryan Gable, Josh Calloni and Stephen Stumpf

Harry Gant

16 February 1992, Daytona Beach, Florida USA Harry Gant © 1992, Nigel Kinrade NKP

Some of NASCAR’s greatest aren’t just such because of their win totals — it’s also all about the length of their staying power.

NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers: Masters of the Modifieds

February 8, 2023January 31, 2023 Mike Neff, Garrett Cook, Phil Allaway and Michael Massie

Town Fair Tire 100

(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

Some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers weren’t even mainstays of its national series.

Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Repeat As Rolex 24 At Daytona Champions

January 29, 2023 Phil Allaway

Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian's Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud celebrate their Rolex 24 at Daytona victory, 1/29/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian’s Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud claimed victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Rolex 24 At Daytona Hour 18 Update: MSR Leads The Cadillac Contingent During Stops

January 29, 2023 Phil Allaway

2023 Daytona Iwsc Scott Dixon Car Courtesy Of Imsa

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Colin Braun was in the overall lead after 18 hours, but the Chip Ganassi-run Cadillacs are now the primary competition in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Rolex 24 At Daytona Hour 12 Update: Simon Pagenaud Leads Despite Oil Issues

January 29, 2023 Phil Allaway

Colin Braun slows for the International Horseshoe during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/29/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Acura continues to show their might in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, but oiling issues are starting to emerge.

Rolex 24 At Daytona: WTR Leads After 6 Hours

January 28, 2023 Phil Allaway

Louis Deletraz slows for West Bend during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/28/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport’s Filipe Albuquerque led the Rolex 24 at Daytona overall at the six-hour mark.

Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller to Race Next Gen At Le Mans

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Phil Allaway

Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button during the Garage 56 driver announcement press conference, 1/28/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have tapped Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller to drive the Next Gen Garage 56 entry at Le Mans.

Harrison Burton, Zane Smith Win BMW M Endurance Challenge

January 27, 2023 Phil Allaway

Harrison Burton slowing for West Bend, 1/26/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Harrison Burton took the lead with 22 minutes to go and held to win the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona.

Chevrolet Reveals Corvette Z06 GT3.R

January 27, 2023 Phil Allaway

The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R GT3 for 2024 (Photo: Corvette Racing)

(Photo: Corvette Racing)

Corvette Racing officially unveiled the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R GT3 Friday in the former victory lane at Daytona International Speedway.

Alexander Sims Quickest in Final Rolex 24 at Daytona Practice

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Phil Allaway

Alexander Sims travels through turn 2 of the tri-oval, 1/27/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Action Express Racing’s Alexander Sims was fastest in final practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona with a lap at 134.209 mph.

Lucas Auer Suffers Back Injury In Practice Crash

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Phil Allaway

Lucas Auer celebrates after winning the GTD pole for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/23/2022 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Lucas Auer has been hospitalized with back injuries after a big crash in WeatherTech Practice No. 1 Thursday.

Richard Westbrook Quickest in Early Daytona WeatherTech Practices

January 26, 2023 Phil Allaway

Richard Westbrook during practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/26/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Cadillac’s Richard Westbrook was fastest overall in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship practice Thursday with a lap at 134.643 mph.