Dave Blaney Battles Ill-Handling Racecar to Finish 26th in Phoenix

Dave Blaney started the AdvoCare 500 from the 42nd position. The Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) team worked on the No. 36 Accell Construction Chevrolet’s handling throughout the race and finished in the 26th position at Phoenix International Raceway. Blaney started the AdvoCare 500 from the 42nd position and drove the No. 36 Accell Construction Chevrolet into the 26th position by lap 15. He told the crew that the Chevrolet started the race loose off the corner. On lap 18, the No. 19 had an incident in turn three and brought out the caution. Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin called Blaney down pit road for a four-tire pit stop and no adjustments as the car began to tighten up throughout the run. The field restarted on lap 21 with the Accell Construction Chevrolet in the 30th position. Blaney drove in the top-30 until the No. 38 brought out the caution on lap 53. He told the crew that the car was now really loose getting into turn one and tight off the corner. Baldwin called the No. 36 Chevrolet d...