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.

Toyota’s Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa Win 24 Hours of Le Mans

June 12, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa won the 24 Hours of Le Mans Sunday.

Brendon Hartley Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans Pole

June 10, 2022June 9, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Brendon Hartley won the pole for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Thursday (June 9) with a lap at 149.119 mph.

Kamui Kobayashi On Provisional Pole After Le Mans Qualifying Session No. 1

June 9, 2022June 8, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Kamui Kobayashi was fastest in the opening round of Le Mans qualifying with a lap at 147.077 mph.

Couch Potato Tuesday: Gateway Brings Ridiculousness On Track & With Kenny Wallace

June 6, 2022 Phil Allaway

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The FOX Cup broadcast? Just a little chaotic.

Ryan Blaney Recovers from Cut Tire & Spin to Finish 4th at Gateway

June 5, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Ryan Blaney cut his left rear tire and spun on lap 94 Sunday. He recovered from that incident to play a role in the finish and finish fourth.

Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande Dominate in Final IMSA Belle Isle Event

June 4, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande scored a street-race sweep by winning the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic at Belle Isle.

John Hunter Nemechek Loses Truck Series Points Lead After Gateway Crash

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 Phil Allaway

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John Hunter Nemechek was on his way to a great finish Saturday until trouble struck in turn 4. The resulting wreck cost him the points lead.

Parker Kligerman’s Next Gen Debut Marred By Flames

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Parker Kligerman was a last-minute call-up to drive Rick Ware Racing’s No. 15 this weekend. His practice ended due to a fire after four laps.

Sebastien Bourdais Wins 4th Pole of 2022 at Belle Isle

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Phil Allaway

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Sebastien Bourdais claimed his fourth pole of 2022 Friday at The Raceway at Belle Isle with a lap at 107.336 mph.

Ganassi Teammates Sebastien Bourdais, Earl Bamber Top IMSA Belle Isle Practice

June 3, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Chip Ganassi Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais was fastest overall in IMSA practice Friday at The Raceway at Belle Isle with a lap at 106.674 mph.

Olivier Pla Joins Action Express Racing For Remainder of 2022

May 31, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Action Express Racing announced that Olivier Pla will drive the No. 31 Cadillac alongside Pipo Derani for the remainder of the 2022 season.

Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Brings Viewers Competitive Coca-Cola 600, With Some Issues

May 31, 2022 Phil Allaway

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Memorial Day weekend means a lot of things to people. Generally speaking, it’s observed as a way to give thanks to those who died fighting for the United States. The vast majority of NASCAR RaceDay on both FOX and FOX Sports 1 catered to this aspect of the holiday. To others, it’s an excuse to …