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.

Tracking The Trucks: 2015 Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead

July 26, 2020November 21, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo credit: Zach Catanzareti)

In a Nutshell: Matt Crafton claimed his sixth victory of the season in the Ford EcoBoost 200. Crafton swept a number of drivers who either …

Kyle Larson Fastest in 2015 Ford EcoBoost 300 Xfinity Practice at Homestead

February 12, 2023November 20, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Credit: Mike Neff, Frontstretch)

On Friday afternoon, the Xfinity Series held a 45-minute practice session at Homestead-Miami Speedway ahead of Saturday’s season-ending Ford EcoBoost 300. The rain that ended …

Wood Brothers Racing, Ryan Blaney Plan Full-Time Cup Schedule in 2016

February 12, 2023November 20, 2015 by Phil Allaway

The Wood brothers are coming back to NASCAR full-time, and they’re bringing with them a young up-and-comer. Wood Brothers Racing announced Friday (Nov. 20) that …

Daniel Hemric Tops 2015 Ford EcoBoost 200 Truck Practice at Homestead

February 12, 2023November 20, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Photo Credit: CIA Stock Photography

Despite some overnight rains, the sole practice session for the Camping World Truck Series started on-time Friday morning at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After only a few …

Changes Afoot at Stewart-Haas Racing?

February 12, 2023November 19, 2015 by Phil Allaway

During Thursday’s Championship Media Day at the Diplomat Hotel & Spa in Hollywood, Fla., Stewart-Haas Racing co-owner/driver Tony Stewart was asked about his team and …

Couch Potato Tuesday: Phoenix a Tiring Challenge for NASCAR on NBC

January 30, 2023November 17, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

Normally, Sprint Cup races at Phoenix International Raceway are some of the shortest of the year. Sunday was clearly an exception to that rule, as …

Jimmie Johnson Fastest in 2015 Quicken Loans 500 Practice No. 1 at Phoenix

February 13, 2023November 13, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo Credit: Mike Neff, Frontstretch)

On Friday afternoon, the Sprint Cup Series teams took to Phoenix International Raceway’s 1-mile tri-oval for 85 minutes of practice. Unlike last week in Texas, …

Couch Potato Tuesday: NBC “Chase-Ing” Away Viewers With Title Focus

July 27, 2020November 10, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Photo Credit: CIA Stock Photography

After the events of Martinsville, I figured that I’d be able to relax a little bit. Yes, last year saw the tempers boil over. I …

Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Pulls No Punches With NASCAR on Intentional Wrecking

July 16, 2020November 3, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Martinsville Speedway. Home to tight racing, bumping and banging, and the occasional intentional crash. That’s what we had to deal with this past weekend at …

Texas Lottery to Sponsor Justin Allgaier at in 2015 AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

March 21, 2023October 29, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo: HScott Motorsports)

HScott Motorsports announced on Thursday that the Texas Lottery will serve as the primary sponsor of Justin Allgaier‘s No. 51 Chevrolet in the AAA Texas …