After Watkins Glen, What Happens Now for NASCAR’s 2 Foreign Stars
This past weekend’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide series races at Watkins Glen International were both won by drivers who have struggled at times this season.
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.
Nelson Piquet Jr. to Make Nationwide Series Debut at Watkins Glen
On Tuesday (Aug. 3), Baker-Curb Racing announced that Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his Nationwide Series debut in Saturday’s Zippo 200.
Talking NASCAR TV: Craven, Evernham, Burns Terrific Trio for NASCAR on ESPN
An old-school element came into play here. Due to ESPN’s live coverage of the Ricoh Women’s British Open, NASCAR Countdown was pushed to ESPN2.
Talking NASCAR TV: Did ESPN Cut the Mustard in Its Cup Debut?
ESPN did not mention the rain hurry-up until after the last commercial break of NASCAR Countdown, 24 minutes in Saturday at ORP.
Talking NASCAR TV: Controversy Never Keeps ESPN From Jumping Ship
NASCAR Countdown on ESPN was a full hour this week. You know I’m not a fan of that from past columns.
Beyond the Cockpit: Greg Sacks on Turning From Driver to Sponsor
In a wide-ranging interview, Greg Sacks explains how Daytona’s 21st-place run with JR Motorsports could turn into bigger and better things down the road.
Talking NASCAR TV: Grading TNT’s 2010 Season – How to Fix Some Glaring Issues
NASCAR Countdown was a run-of-the-mill affair. There were no special features for fans to watch.
Beyond the Cockpit: AJ Allmendinger on Turning It Around… on the Golf Course?
It’s been a rough week for AJ Allmendinger, under fire after a heated conversation with Richard Petty at Daytona.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drives the No. 3, Wins 2010 Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the overwhelming crowd favorite coming into the Daytona race and nothing less than a victory would appease the masses.
Talking NASCAR TV: TNT Does Well at Loudon… Until the Race Ends
Before I get into the actual race critiques, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the inexplicable substance-abuse suspension of Randy LaJoie by NASCAR.