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.

Couch Potato Tuesday: NBC Brings Great Loudon Action, Flails with Field Movement

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Phil Allaway

#5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro, #2: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Autotrader Ford Mustang

Michael McDowell and Ryan Preece had a heated conversation post race but NBC didn’t broadcast the culprit for the conversation.

Friday Faceoff: Are Sunday Night Races Worth the Threat of Rain?

July 13, 2023 by Phil Allaway

2023 Cup Atlanta II pack racing II - Aric Almirola, No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford, and Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Does the risk outweigh the reward?

Lamborghini Unveils New SC63

July 13, 2023 by Phil Allaway

The new SC63 that Lamborghini will race in IMSA and WEC in 2024 (Photo: Lamborghini Squadra Corse)

(Photo: Lamborghini Squadra Corse)

The new prototype will race in both IMSA and the WEC starting at Daytona in 2024.

Couch Potato Tuesday: NBC Sports Gets Excited but Misses Things in Atlanta

July 10, 2023 by Phil Allaway

2023 Cup Atlanta II pack racing II - Aric Almirola, No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford, and Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

A busy Atlanta race with rain looming made for a sometimes-messy NBC Sports broadcast.

Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun Claim CTMP Victory via Energy Conservation

July 10, 2023July 9, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Colin Braun and Tom Blomqvist celebrate their victory in the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 7/9/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Meyer Shank Racing’s Colin Braun and Tom Blomqvist made their energy hold out to win in Ontario.

Toyota GAZOO Racing Wins Competitive 6 Hours of Monza

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Mike Conway during the 6 Hours of Monza, 7/9/2023 (Photo: Jan Patrick Wagner/FocusPackMedia)

(Photo: Jan Patrick Wagner/FocusPackMedia)

Toyota GAZOO Racing took their third win of 2023 at Monza.

Billy Johnson, Parker Thompson Win CTMP 120 After Turner Motorsport Cops Penalties

July 9, 2023July 8, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Parker Thompson during practice for the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120, 7/7/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Penalties given to Turner Motorsport allowed Hattori Motorsports to win on debut in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

Tom Blomqvist Claims 2nd Straight Chevrolet Grand Prix Pole

July 8, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Tom Blomqvist during practice for the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 7/8/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

It’s an Acura sweep of the front row for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at CTMP.

Parker Thompson Claims Maiden Michelin Pilot Challenge Pole At CTMP

July 8, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Parker Thompson claims the pole for the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120, 7/8/2023 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Parker Thompson wasted no time putting his Supra on the pole in his Pilot Challenge debut.

Entry Lists: Chevrolet Grand Prix/Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Phil Allaway

Roman DeAngelis doing battle with Philip Ellis at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, 7/3/2022 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

There will be 34 cars on Sunday and 35 on Saturday doing battle in Ontario.