Ryan Reed – Phoenix Advance

Ryan Reed – Phoenix Advance
Team:           No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief:   Seth Barbour
Chassis:       RK-825
Twitter:         @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway

ADVANCE NOTES

·         Reed at Phoenix International Raceway

o   Ryan Reed will make his third NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Phoenix International Raceway this weekend.  In those two races his best start is 15th (2014) and his best finish is 15th (2013).

·         The Car

o   The No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes team brings Chassis RK-825 to the track for the fourth time this season.  This chassis raced in both events at Richmond International Raceway (12, 16), as well as New Hampshire Motor Speedway (11).

·         Diabetes Awareness in November

o   Throughout the month of November, Roush Fenway Racing will support partners Lilly Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association as they highlight American Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day.  In addition to unique video and social content, the team will carry special decals on all six of its Fords in both the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series during the month.

·         Recapping Texas Motor Speedway

o   Reed finished 17th after battling a loose race car for the majority of Saturday afternoon’s NNS race at Texas Motor Speedway.  With the finish, Reed remains ninth in the NNS point standings.

QUOTE WORTHY

Reed on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:

“I’m excited to head back to Phoenix with just two races to go this season.  I feel like I’ve learned a lot as a driver since we were here at the beginning of the year.  I know the guys at the shop have been working nonstop to make our Drive to Stop Diabetes Mustang fast.  I’m really optimistic that we can get a solid finish this weekend.”

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

About Lilly Diabetes

Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world’s first commercial insulin. Today we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com.