NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers: Masters of the Modifieds
Some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers weren’t even mainstays of its national series.
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.
Some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers weren’t even mainstays of its national series.
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian’s Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud claimed victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Colin Braun was in the overall lead after 18 hours, but the Chip Ganassi-run Cadillacs are now the primary competition in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Acura continues to show their might in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, but oiling issues are starting to emerge.
Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport’s Filipe Albuquerque led the Rolex 24 at Daytona overall at the six-hour mark.
NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have tapped Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller to drive the Next Gen Garage 56 entry at Le Mans.
Harrison Burton took the lead with 22 minutes to go and held to win the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona.
Corvette Racing officially unveiled the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R GT3 Friday in the former victory lane at Daytona International Speedway.
Action Express Racing’s Alexander Sims was fastest in final practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona with a lap at 134.209 mph.
Lucas Auer has been hospitalized with back injuries after a big crash in WeatherTech Practice No. 1 Thursday.