Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_35884 ( "Year" real, "Chassis" text, "Engine" text, "Start" real, "Finish" real, "Team" text )

### Question ###
How many starts have a year prior to 2012, and team penske as the team, with a finish greater than 27?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM("Start") FROM table_35884 WHERE "Year" < '2012' AND "Team" = 'team penske' AND "Finish" > '27'