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-820 – New Chassis
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
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ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Phoenix International Raceway
o Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) driver, Ryan Reed will make his second start at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) on Saturday. Last fall, Reed started 18th and finished 15th in his fifth overall NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race.
· Up to Speed
o Reed made six NNS starts for RFR in 2013, earning his best finish of ninth at Richmond International Raceway in just his third start. Reed finished in the top-15 in four of his six starts.
o In 2012, Reed competed in 14 ARCA races, earning one top-five and six top-10 finishes. He had an average start of 8.6 and an average finish of 10.6. Reed also made one start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series last season at Las Vegas, where he finished 17th.
· The Car
o The No. 16 team brings a brand new chassis, RK-820, to PIR.
· Local Connections
o Jack man for the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang, Mike Brown, returns to his hometown of Phoenix this weekend.
· Recapping Daytona
o In his first career restrictor plate start, Reed battled from a 39th-place starting position in a backup car to finish 18th at Daytona International Speedway.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:
“I had a lot of fun at Phoenix last year; it takes me back to my short track roots. You can be so aggressive and race side by side there. Plus, it’s pretty close to home so I’ll have a lot of family and friends there.”
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.
