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.

Porsche Penske Motorsport Wins Rolex 24 at Daytona

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 Phil Allaway

Dane Cameron, Matt Campbell, Felipe Nasr and Josef Newgarden celebrate their victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/28/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Porsche Penske Motorsport overcame the Cadillacs to triumph in the Rolex 24 at Daytona

Rolex 24 Hour 18 Update: Cadillac Still Leads, But Under Pressure

January 28, 2024 Phil Allaway

Jack Aitken during driver introductions prior to the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/27/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Cadillac still leads, but only one of them remains in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Rolex 24 Hour 12 Update: Action Express Leads, Porsche Challenging

January 28, 2024 Phil Allaway

Jack Aitken during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/27/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Action Express Racing leads after 12 hours, but five cars are still on the lead lap and nine are within a lap.

Rolex 24 at Daytona Hour 6 Update: Matt Campbell Leads for Porsche

January 27, 2024 Phil Allaway

2024 Daytona Iwsc Dane Cameron Car Phil Allaway

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The Cadillacs dominated early in Daytona, but it was Matt Campbell in front at the one-quarter mark.

Kellymoss with Riley Scores Surprise Daytona Win

January 26, 2024 Phil Allaway

Riley Dickinson, Brady Golan and Michael McCarthy in victory lane after winning the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona International Speedway, 1/26/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Kellymoss with Riley scored a surprise victory on fuel mileage in Daytona.

Alex Palou Fastest in Rolex 24 at Daytona Practice

January 26, 2024 Phil Allaway

Sebastien Bourdais during practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/25/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Cadillacs swept all four practice sessions for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Sean McAlister Wins BMW M Endurance Challenge Pole

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 Phil Allaway

Sean McAlister after winning the pole for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona International Speedway, 1/25/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

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Sean McAlister continued a perfect weekend in Michelin Pilot Challenge by winning the pole in Daytona

Entry Lists: Rolex 24 at Daytona/BMW M Endurance Challenge

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Phil Allaway

Tom Blomqvist leads the field to green at the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/28/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

A capacity grid of 60 teams have preliminary entries to January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Pipo Derani Wins Rolex 24 at Daytona Pole

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 Phil Allaway

Pipo Derani in the tri-oval during ROAR Before the 24 Session No. 3, 1/20/2024 (Photo: Phll Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Pipo Derani set an all-time Daytona road course track record to win the Rolex 24 pole.

Steven Aghakhani Scores Daytona VP Racing Challenge Sweep

January 21, 2024 Phil Allaway

Steven Aghakhani in victory lane after winning VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Race No. 2 at Daytona International Speedway, 1/21/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Steven Aghakhani scored his first VP Racing SportsCar Challenge sweep, but Cody Ware’s penalty cost him a podium.