Ryan Reed – Watkins Glen Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-753
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Watkins Glen
o This weekend Roush Fenway Racing rookie Ryan Reed visits Watkins Glen, which is the second road course of the season for the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS). This is Reed’s first start at the 2.45-mile course.
· The Car
o The No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes team unloads Chassis RK-753 for the second time this season. This is the same chassis that the team raced earlier this season at Road America, where Reed spent the majority of the day racing inside the top-10, before an untimely caution left the team in 21st.
· Double Duty
o In order to gain some additional seat time at Watkins Glen, Reed will also participate in the K&N Pro Series East Race. The Bully Hill Vineyards 125 will take the green flag at 6:15 pm ET on Aug. 8. Reed will race the No. 99 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Fusion for Bill McAnally Racing.
· Recapping Iowa
o Reed rallied to a 15th-place finish in his No. 16 Ford Mustang in his second NNS start at Iowa Speedway after battling a car that was loose on entry and tight on exit for the majority of the race.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Watkins Glen:
“Our Drive to Stop Diabetes Mustang was really fast in the first road course race of the season at Road America. This is the same car we raced there, so I’m really optimistic for this weekend. I’ll be racing in the K&N race on Friday, to get some extra seat time and hopefully get up to speed quicker.”
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.
Richard Lewis – Second Truck Driver – Charlotte, N.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.
