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.

Entry List: Biscuitville Grand Prix

August 23, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On the undercard of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is the Continental Tire SportsCar Championship. Biscuitville, a Greensboro, N.C.-based chain …

Entry List: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR

August 23, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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While Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams are relaxing before the 12 week grind to Homestead, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns to VIRginia International …

Couch Potato Tuesday: NBC Provides Good Bristol, Struggles With Progression

February 10, 2019August 21, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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For many, many years, Bristol Motor Speedway in August was one of the crown jewels of NASCAR’s schedule. The introduction of the Chase (now Playoffs) …

Team Penske, Acura Unveil New 2018 Acura ARX-05

August 18, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On Friday afternoon, Acura Motorsports and Team Penske unveiled the new Acura ARX-05, which will compete full-time in the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The …

Denny Hamlin Fastest in Bristol Cup Practice No. 1

February 10, 2019August 18, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On Friday morning, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin was fastest in the opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice session at Bristol Motor Speedway. Hamlin’s …

Memo Gidley to Return to Racing at Sonoma

August 17, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On Tuesday, TKO Motorsports announced that Memo Gidley will make his Pirelli World Challenge GT debut with a new team, TKO Motorsports, at Sonoma Raceway …

Juan Pablo Montoya, Dane Cameron To Drive for Acura Team Penske

August 15, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On Tuesday afternoon, Team Penske announced the first of their two full-time driver lineups for 2018. Former Verizon IndyCar Series, NASCAR and Formula One racer …

Pipo Derani to Remain at Tequila Patron ESM in 2018

August 15, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On Tuesday, Tequila Patron ESM announced that they have re-signed Pipo Derani to a new contract that will see him stay with Tequila Patron ESM. …

Couch Potato Tuesday: Michigan Brings Adolescence, Middling Coverage From NBCSN

August 15, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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Races at Michigan International Speedway can be a mixed bag. They can be runaways at times. For fans, whether they enjoy that would ultimately depend …

Rodrigo Baptista, Ian James Claim Utah GTS Victories

February 10, 2019August 13, 2017 by Phil Allaway

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On Saturday, Flying Lizard Motorsports’ Rodrigo Baptista earned his third win of 2017 in the first GTS race of the weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus. …