Ryan Reed – Talladega Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-794
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Talladega Superspeedway
o Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) rookie Ryan Reed visits the high banks of Talladega Superspeedway for the first time in his NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) career. Reed’s first NNS restrictor plate start came in the 2014 season opener at Daytona International Speedway, where the 20-year-old driver finished 18th.
o In 2012, Reed made an ARCA Racing Series start at Talladega Superspeedway, qualifying 11th and finishing 13th.
· The Car
o Chassis RK-794 returns to a restrictor plate track for the second time this season. This is the same chassis that was involved in a qualifying accident earlier this season at Daytona International Speedway. The team was forced to backup chassis RK-718. That chassis again serves as the backup car.
· 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 Talladega Superspeedway. 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 Saturday, May 3 from 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. CT.
· Recapping Richmond
o Reed one-upped his best finish of the season, running a solid race last Friday night at Richmond International Raceway. Reed remained patient and avoided trouble, bringing his No. 16 Ford Mustang home in 12th.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Talladega Superspeedway:
“I ran an ARCA race at Talladega back in 2012, so hopefully some of that will translate. I’m looking forward to getting back on a restrictor place track since we had a great car in Daytona. Hopefully, we can have another solid restrictor plate run, minus the post-race incident.”
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.
