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.

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)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

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.

Steven Aghakhani Wins VP Racing Challenge Race No. 1 at Daytona

January 20, 2024 Phil Allaway

Steven Aghakhani during VP Racing SportsCar Challenge practice at Daytona International Speedway, 1/19/2024 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Steven Aghakhani took advantage of a slip to win in his first race in over a year.

30 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 30th (1988) Daytona 500

January 18, 2024 Phil Allaway

Daytona 1988 Throwback Bobby Allison Isc Archives:cq Roll Call Group Via Getty Images

(Photo: ISC Archives via Getty Images)

The 1988 Daytona 500 saw the modern debut of restrictor plates, a scary blowover for Richard Petty and a family duel for the win.

33 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 33rd (1991) Daytona 500

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 Phil Allaway

1992 Charlotte Cup Ernie Irvan Nigel Kinrade Photography

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

1991 at Daytona saw strange new rules for pit stops under caution and a team coming into its own.

Bubba Wallace, Corey Heim, John Hunter Nemechek Join Smooge for Daytona

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Phil Allaway

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace prepares for qualifying for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Smooge Racing will field two Supras for the Pilot Challenge opener, one with Bubba Wallace, Corey Heim and John Hunter Nemechek.

Alex Palou Completes Ganassi Rolex 24 Lineup

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Phil Allaway

(Photo: Chris Jones/Penske Entertainment)

Alex Palou will return to Daytona for his second run in the Rolex 24 later this month.