Talking NASCAR TV: 2009 All-Star Race Not the Best Showcase for SPEED
Hello, fans. While the All-Star Race highlights the best drivers the Cup Series has to offer, the rest of the weekend itself has always been …
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: Some Thoughts About in-Car Cameras in Between Spotty Darlington Coverage
Hello, race fans. Hope you enjoyed this weekend’s racing from Darlington Raceway. I thought it was pretty good as well. Maybe a few too many …
Mark Martin Gambles on Fuel Mileage to Win 2009 Southern 500 at Darlington
Ever since Darlington Raceway was repaved, races can be run to different rules as compared to the past. Saturday night was no different. Mark Martin …
Talking NASCAR TV: FOX Forgets Important Pit-Road Injury During Kyle Busch Coronation
Hello, race fans. Hope you all enjoyed the action last week from Richmond. I enjoyed the competition – that much is clear – but did …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 Crown Royal presents the Russ Friedman 400 at Richmond
Who… gets my shout-out of the race? The shout out of the week goes to Sam Hornish Jr. in the No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge. …
Birthday Boy Kyle Busch Brings Home the Hardware in 2009 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond
Race winner Kyle Busch started in 14th, but immediately made great use of the second groove to move up the order.
Talking NASCAR TV: FOX “Back of the Pack” Battles No Laughing Matter for Fans
Hello, race fans. I don’t know about you guys, but I was real scared watching that wreck that Carl Edwards had Sunday at the end …
Talking NASCAR TV: Jump the Shark
Race fans, the title says it all for me. However, for those of you who may not be familiar with the term… let me explain. …
Mark Martin Breaks His Winless Streak, Wins 2009 Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix
Starting on the front row this season had been a mixed bag for Mark Martin. At Bristol, he ran up front for most of the …
Talking NASCAR TV: Creative Approach to Practice Makes ESPN Shine at Nashville… Until Nemechek’s Flip
Last weekend was Easter Weekend, a traditional week off for the Sprint Cup Series for as long as I can remember – and probably before …