Ryan Reed – Iowa Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes
Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-801
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Iowa Speedway
o Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) rookie Ryan Reed will make his first NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Iowa Speedway this weekend.
o In 2012, Reed made an ARCA Racing Series start at Iowa Speedway, starting third and finishing ninth.
· The Car
o Chassis RK-801 makes its second start of the season this weekend at Iowa Speedway. This chassis last raced at Bristol Motor Speedway, running strong until a late race accident left the No. 16 machine in 31st.
· Recapping Talladega
o Reed earned his career-best starting position in the NNS, qualifying his Mustang in fourth. The 20-year-old driver had the strongest run of his young NNS career, leading 29 laps before being collected in a restrictor-plate racing accident. The No. 16 would ultimately finish 24th.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Iowa Speedway:
“I can’t wait to get back on the track after a week off. I’m excited with the direction this team is heading. I really enjoy this race track, and I’m hoping that my ARCA start a few years ago will help me out here. We led some laps at Talladega and I’d love to put this American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang up front again.”
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.
