Riding with … Dave Blaney

March 4, 2013 at 12:00a.m.

Sunday: The Hartford native finished 33rd at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. He earned $72,500.

Season to date: Blaney is tied for 24th in the Sprint Cup standings with Juan Pablo Montoya, one point behind Tony Stewart.

Next week: NASCAR’s top series moves to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Kobalt Tools 400 on March 10. The 3 p.m. race will be televised by FOX.

Staff report/Associated Press