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.

Talking NASCAR TV: SPEED Takes a Step Back While ESPN Shines at Nashville

August 16, 2022April 5, 2010 Phil Allaway

Saturday brought the Nationwide Series to Nashville Superspeedway for their fifth race of the season. This event was televised on ESPN as opposed to ESPN2.

Talking NASCAR TV: SPEED Shines While FOX Fickle at Martinsville

August 15, 2022April 1, 2010 Phil Allaway

This past weekend, the Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck series were both at Martinsville Speedway for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 and Kroger 250.

Tracking the Trucks: 2010 Kroger 250 at Martinsville

August 14, 2022March 29, 2010 Phil Allaway

Kevin Harvick led a race-high 187 of the 250 laps on his way to the victory in Saturday afternoon’s Kroger 250 at Martinsville.

Talking NASCAR TV: Timing Troubles Haunt Bristol FOX, ESPN Coverage

August 14, 2022March 22, 2010 Phil Allaway

On Saturday afternoon (March 20), ESPN on ABC brought us live coverage of the NASCAR Nationwide Series’ Scotts Turf Builder 300.

Talking NASCAR TV: IndyCar Blues & Fast Track to Nowhere… Er, Fame

August 13, 2022March 15, 2010 Phil Allaway

The Izod IndyCar Series had their season opener on Sunday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Since I like all kinds of motorsports, I naturally gave it a watch.

Talking NASCAR TV: Tire Problems Atlanta Crisis FOX Didn’t Cover Enough

August 13, 2022March 9, 2010 Phil Allaway

The one major complaint that most viewers and I had is the fact that FOX wasn’t giving potential tire issues at Atlanta the attention that they deserved.

Weekend Lowdown: 2010 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta

August 9, 2022March 4, 2010 Phil Allaway

Race number four of the Sprint Cup Series and race number two of the Camping World Truck Series take us to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga.

Talking NASCAR TV: Pizzi Problematic, But Vegas Very Good for FOX

August 8, 2022March 2, 2010 Phil Allaway

To FOX’s credit, there was very little mention of Kim Kardashian’s presence at the race.

The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2010 Shelby American at Las Vegas

August 8, 2022February 28, 2010 Phil Allaway

Sunday’s Shelby American had two cautions thrown due to issues with the caution lights.

Weekend Lowdown: 2010 Shelby American at Las Vegas

August 7, 2022February 25, 2010 Phil Allaway

Race No. 3 of the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series schedules brings both series to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Talking NASCAR TV: Telecasts OK, But Improvements Can Always Be Made

August 7, 2022February 22, 2010 Phil Allaway

The start of NASCAR Countdown prior to the Stater Brothers 300 was delayed by approximately seven minutes due to a college basketball game.

Jimmie Johnson Wins 2010 Auto Club 500 After Getting a Lucky Break

August 6, 2022February 21, 2010 Phil Allaway

In Fontana, the status quo returned. Jimmie Johnson had the best car on Sunday, leading eight times for a race-high 101 laps.