Ryan Reed – Darlington Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-827 – Last Raced at Las Vegas
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Darlington Raceway
o In his 13th overall NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start, Roush Fenway Racing rookie Ryan Reed will make his first start at Darlington Raceway.
· The Car
o Reed and the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes team bring chassis RK-827 to the track for the second time this season. This chassis last raced at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Reed finished 15th.
· Visit the American Diabetes Association’s Drive to Stop DiabetesSM Midway Display
o Drive to Stop DiabetesSM (D2SD) will host an activation space in the fan midway at Darlington Raceway. The display area features the No. 16 D2SD racing simulator, diabetes awareness and educational materials as well as various prizes.
o Reed will appear for a Q&A at the Drive to Stop DiabetesSM display on Friday, April 11 from 2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
· Local Connections
o Jay Maybry, Truck Driver for the No. 16 team, visits his home state of South Carolina this weekend. His hometown of Campobello, located close to the North Carolina border, is three hours from the track.
· Recapping Texas
o Reed overcame an ill-handling race car and a pit road speeding penalty to finish 20th in last Friday’s NNS race at Texas Motor Speedway.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Darlington Raceway:
“Darlington is definitely one of the most intimidating places we go to. I have been watching a lot of the old race tapes and talking to my teammates about what to expect. It looks like a blast to drive though, so I just want to go there and have some fun.”
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.
