Ryan Reed – Texas Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes
Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-859 – New Chassis
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Texas Motor Speedway
o Roush Fenway Racing rookie Ryan Reed will make his first NASCAR Nationwide Series start at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Friday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 300.
· The Car
o Reed and the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes team will race brand new chassis RK-859 at TMS this Friday.
· Local Connections
o Shock Specialist for the No. 16 Team, E.C. Nichols, returns to his home state this weekend. His home town of Detroit, Texas is located two-and-a-half hours from TMS.
o Tire Specialist and Rear Tire Carrier Eric Wallace also hails from Texas. His home town of Austin is three-and-a-half hours from the Speedway.
· Recapping Fontana
o Reed finished 17th at his home track of Auto Club Speedway after battling loose conditions in his Ford Mustang.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Texas Motor Speedway:
“Texas is one of the fastest places we go to, and I have never been there. I am sure it will be a big learning experience. Roush Fenway has always had good results there, so hopefully I can lean on my teammates and have a good run.”
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.
No. 16 Team Roster
Seth Barbour – Crew Chief – Princeton, W. Va.
Dan Bormann – Car Chief – Shingle Springs, Calif.
Casey Povelones – Engineer – Danville, Ill.
Craig Herrmann, Engine Tuner – Albany, N.Y.
E.C. Nichols – Shock Specialist – Detroit, Texas
Tyler Paxton – Mechanic – Saint Charles, Mo.
Craig Kemp – Mechanic – Randallstown, Md.
Eric Wallace – Tire Specialist and Rear Tire Carrier – Austin, Texas
Jay Maybry – Truck Driver – Campobello, S.C.
Justin Lages, Truck Driver, Ormond Beach, Fla.
Joel Edmonds, Spotter, Dobson, N.C.
Houston Stamper, Front Tire Changer, Mt. Pleasant, N.C.
Matt Rawling – Front Tire Carrier – Seymour, Conn.
Mike Brown – Jack Man – Phoenix, Ariz.
Raphael Diaz – Rear Tire Changer – Durham, N.C.
Josh Patch – Gas Man – Salisbury, N.C.
Tyler Odendahl – Pit Support – Pine Bush, N.Y.
Garrett Sherrill – Pit Support – Kannapolis, N.C.
