Ryan Reed – Daytona 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 Daytona International Speedway
o Reed visits Daytona International Speedway for the second time this season. In his first NASCAR Nationwide Series start at the 2.5-mile track earlier this season, Reed finished 18th.
· The Car
o Chassis RK-794 returns to a restrictor plate track for the third time this season. The team unloaded this car in Daytona, but was forced to a backup car after a qualifying accident. This chassis most recently raced at Talladega Superspeedway this season, starting fourth, leading 29 laps and finishing 24th.
· Patriotic Paint Scheme
o Daytona marks the final race for the patriotic No.16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang.
o Visit www.drivetostopdiabetes.org or click here to watch Reed discuss the paint scheme in support of the NASCAR Salutes program.
· Friends for Life
o On Wednesday, July 2, Reed will attend the Friends For Life International Children with Diabetes Conference in Orlando. The conference features an international group of world-renowned clinicians, researchers, physicians, adults, children, and families with diabetes, who are there to learn the most current information in diabetes care. Reed will be available at the Lilly Diabetes and American Diabetes Association’s booth throughout the day.
· Recapping Kentucky
o Reed made his first NNS start at Kentucky Speedway Friday night under the lights. The driver of the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang had a fast car with strong lap times, battling for position inside the top-15 all evening. The rookie driver ultimately crossed the finish line 17th.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Daytona International Speedway:
“I’m excited to head back to Daytona. I feel like I’ve learned a lot about drafting and restrictor plate racing in our other two restrictor plate races this season. We’re racing on the Fourth of July and we have a great looking patriotic paint scheme on the Drive to Stop Diabetes Ford Mustang. If we run a smart race and work with our teammates, I know the guys are going to give me a car capable of running up front.”
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.
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.
Michael Russell – Pit Support – Tilley, N.C.
