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.

Couch Potato Tuesday: Chase Focus Continues to Haunt NBCSN

July 31, 2020September 29, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Photo Credit: CIA Stock Photography

Loudon is traditionally a quick race by Sprint Cup standards. As a result, there isn’t quite as much action to show on broadcasts. The track …

Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Tightens Up for NASCAR’s Chase

July 23, 2020September 22, 2015 by Phil Allaway

NASCAR Sprint Cup cars race past the grandstand at Chicagoland Speedway during the 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400

Last weekend marked the first weekend of the Chase. Oh boy. It’s the time of the year in which I become more and more irritable …

John Hunter Nemechek Wins 1st Truck Race on Fuel Mileage at Chicagoland

July 24, 2020September 19, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo Credit: Amy Henderson, Frontstretch)

On Saturday morning, the Camping World Truck Series took to Chicagoland Speedway to make up the American Ethanol E15 225, a race originally scheduled for …

2015 MyAfibRisk.com 400 Qualifying at Chicagoland Cancelled, Kevin Harvick on Pole

July 24, 2020September 18, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

Thunderstorms descended upon the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in the late afternoon on Friday. The heavy rains, thunder and lightning ultimately forced NASCAR to cancel Sprint …

Kevin Harvick Fastest in Opening 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400 Practice at Chicagoland

July 24, 2020September 18, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Gray skies greeted the 46 Sprint Cup teams gathered at Chicagoland Speedway when the green flag fell on 85 minutes of practice. The original grandmaster …

Beyond the Cockpit: Austin Cindric, a Young Jack of Trades

July 24, 2020September 16, 2015 by Phil Allaway

(Photo Credit: Phil Allaway, Frontstretch)

When you were 17 years old, what were you doing? For most people, they would have been going to school, trying to get good grades. …

Couch Potato Tuesday: How TV Tries To Keep Richmond Relevant

July 24, 2020September 15, 2015 by Phil Allaway

The sun sets over the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway

Before we start, I should explain something really quick. I’m not a fan of the Chase. I don’t like the way the champion is determined. …

Couch Potato Tuesday: Throwback Darlington Announcers Big Hit For NBC

August 1, 2020September 8, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Photo Credit: CIA Stock Photography

It’s Labor Day Weekend, folks. With NASCAR’s scheduling move for 2015, you know that means. 90-degree weather, humidity and Darlington. Yes, it was a throwback …

Greg Biffle, Brad Keselowski Lead 2015 Southern 500 Practices

August 1, 2020September 4, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Photo Credit: Mike Neff, Frontstretch

Friday afternoon saw the Sprint Cup teams on-track for nearly four hours to test the low-downforce rules package and new softer tires. NASCAR considers Friday’s …

Sprint Cup Veterans Dominate 2015 VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 Practice at Darlington

July 25, 2020September 4, 2015 by Phil Allaway

Friday saw the Xfinity Series take to the 1.366-mile oval for two practice sessions. Unlike Sunday’s Bojangles’ Southern 500, the VFW Help a Hero Sport …