Ryan Blaney finished 28th at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the No. 29 Cooper Standard RAM on Friday evening. The Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) driver had a tough ending to the night in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season finale.
Blaney qualified in the 16th position on Friday afternoon pacing the 1.5 mile oval in 32.472 seconds or 166.297 M.P.H. to begin the Ford EcoBoost 200.
The Cooper Standard RAM methodically moved through the field in the opening laps with the help of spotter Joey Meier. On lap 35, the yellow flag waved for the first time of the night. Blaney had advanced to the ninth position at the time of the caution. Crew Chief Doug Randolph called Blaney on to pit road for four tires, fuel, and a track bar adjustment. The Cooper Standard pit crew had a lighting fast stop, picking up two positions on pit road. Blaney restarted seventh on the lap 40 restart. Another quick yellow flew on lap 44 for a Bryan Silas crash in turn three. The Cooper Standard R...
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