riding with … Dave Blaney

November 18, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

Sunday’s race: The Trumbull County native finished No. 27 in last Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500. He earned $67,925.

Season to date: Blaney is in 32nd place in the Sprint Cup standings with 492 points.

Next: NASCAR will conclude its Sprint Cup season on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the Ford 400. ESPN will cover the 3 p.m. race.

Staff report/Associated Press