Talking NASCAR TV: Mixed Results for TNT’s New Personnel in New Roles
Welcome to our weekly look at race broadcasts. Last weekend was the first of many where the Sprint Cup Series ran separate from NASCAR’s other top divisions.
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.
Talking NASCAR TV: Networks Need to Ink Indy-like Side-By-Side Deal
Welcome to that weekly place where major race programming is put under a microscope. This past weekend, NASCAR was racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The Indianapolis 500 is Becoming a Little More… Feminine
At Indianapolis, five women had started the Indianapolis 500 prior to this year. This year, that many women entered the race, including two rookies.
Talking NASCAR TV: SPEED Strong, but Broadcasting Bias Stood Alone at Charlotte
It’s that time again, where I go over the NASCAR telecasts with a fine tooth comb. This week, the Sprint Cup Series held their annual Sprint All-Star Race.
Talking NASCAR TV: Tape Delay Hurts SPEED, FOX Shooting Themselves in Foot
Hello, race fans and welcome to my weekly TV critique. This past weekend, the three top NASCAR series were all in Dover, Del. for a tripleheader.
Talking NASCAR TV: FOX’s Telecasts Just Lack Panache
We had the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ Showtime Southern 500 on Saturday night. Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip and Larry McReynolds had the call for FOX.
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.
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.