Riding with Dave Blaney

Friday: The Trumbull County native qualified 34th for Sunday’s Auto Club at Fontana, Calif. His speed was 180.433.

Season to date: Blaney is 25th in the Sprint Cup standings with 76 points. He’s six points behind Marcos Ambrose.

Sunday: Race coverage (Fox) begins at 2:30 p.m., with the green flag scheduled to drop shortly after 3. WBBG-FM 106. also will broadcast the race.

Staff report