Talking NASCAR TV: FOX Needs to Stop Following the Leader
This past weekend, the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series were both at Richmond International Raceway near Richmond, Va.
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.
5 Points to Ponder: Labonte Spin Intentional?, Underdog Spotlight & Too Silly, Too Early
Considering fans’ reaction to any late-race yellow flag, we’re shocked throwing the caution for Bobby Labonte’s one-car incident isn’t getting more press.
Talking NASCAR TV: Commercials Seriously Affect the Flow at Talladega
This past Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 23-25) Talladega Superspeedway was our focus, with the “Aaron’s Dream Weekend” playing host to three major races.
Beyond the Cockpit: Parker Kligerman on Penske, Potential & Golf?
Parker Kligerman may have been the ARCA Re/MAX Series runner-up last season, but his association with Roger Penske has him bursting onto the national scene.
Talking NASCAR TV: Rain Delay Verdict – ESPN Pretty Good, FOX? Not So Much
This weekend, the action was at the Texas Motor Speedway in Justin, Texas, just a few miles north of Fort Worth.
Kelly Bires Out of JRM No. 88, Mike Bliss Out of No. 36 for TBR
Two driver changes, one each in NASCAR’s Cup and Nationwide divisions, were announced Tuesday (April 13).
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN Focus on Cup Drivers Hurts Nationwide Coverage
On Friday night (April 9), ESPN2 broadcast the NASCAR Nationwide Series Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 from Phoenix International Raceway.
Talking NASCAR TV: SPEED Takes a Step Back While ESPN Shines at Nashville
Saturday brought the Nationwide Series to Nashville Superspeedway for their fifth race of the season. This event was televised on ESPN as opposed to ESPN2.
Talking NASCAR TV: SPEED Shines While FOX Fickle at Martinsville
This past weekend, the Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck series were both at Martinsville Speedway for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 and Kroger 250.
Tracking the Trucks: 2010 Kroger 250 at Martinsville
Kevin Harvick led a race-high 187 of the 250 laps on his way to the victory in Saturday afternoon’s Kroger 250 at Martinsville.