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.

Jack Hawksworth Wins Michelin GT Challenge at VIR Pole

August 26, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Jack Hawksworth during practice for the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR, 8/26/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Jack Hawksworth put his Lexus on pole for Sunday’s 160-minute sprint race at VIR.

Cameron Lawrence Wins Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix Pole

August 25, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Cameron Lawrence during practice for the IMSA MIchelin Pilot Challenge Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix at VIRginia International Raceway, 8/25/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Cameron Lawrence put his Turner BMW on the overall pole for Saturday’s two-hour sprint.

Entry Lists: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR/Virginia is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix

August 24, 2023August 23, 2023 by Phil Allaway

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

A total of 57 teams between IMSA’s top series will race this weekend on the undulating 3.27-mile road course in VIrginia.

Couch Potato Tuesday: Watkins Glen Brings a Lack of Action, Great Explanations

August 22, 2023 by Phil Allaway

NASCAR Cup Series car of Bubba Wallace drives ahead of other cars on track at Watkins Glen International, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

How did the broadcast fare covering a race with only one caution?

AJ Allmendinger Proud of Effort in Solid 4th-Place Finish

August 20, 2023 by Phil Allaway

AJ Allmendinger during the Go Bowling at the Glen, 8/20/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Allmendinger had a solid weekend in Watkins Glen, where he scored a top-five finish and kept himself clean.

Contact Between Sam Mayer, Ty Gibbs, Decides Shriners Children’s 200 at the Glen

August 19, 2023 by Phil Allaway

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Ty Gibbs and Sam Mayer had contact on the final restart, ruining Gibbs’ day and paving the way for Mayer to win.

Jack Aitken Expands to Full-Time Status With Action Express Racing in 2024

August 17, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Jack Aitken during driver introductions for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/28/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Jack Aitken is stepping up to full-time in IMSA starting in 2024.

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports Confirms 2024 Driver Lineup

August 17, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Tommy Milner during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/29/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports is going with known quantities in IMSA in 2024

WTRAndretti Signs Louis Deletraz, Jordan Taylor for 2024

August 17, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Filipe Albuquerque during practice for the IMSA Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, 4/14/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti Autosport is expanding to two Acura ARX-06s for 2024.

Couch Potato Tuesday: Pronouncing Names Still an Issue For NBC

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by Phil Allaway

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Kamui Kobayashi talk before the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

A big story Sunday was the influx of international racers on the grid – and with them the butchering of their names.