Ryan Reed – Homestead Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-807
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Homestead-Miami Speedway
o Ryan Reed will make his second NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend. Last year, Reed started 19th and finished 13th.
· The Car
o The No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes team brings Chassis RK-807 to the track for the third time this season. This chassis raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway, finishing 20th and 11th, respectively.
· Diabetes Awareness in November
o Throughout the month of November, Roush Fenway Racing will support partners Lilly Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association as they highlight American Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day. In addition to unique video and social content, the team will carry special decals on all six of its Fords in both the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series during the month.
· Riding with Ryan
o For the 11th time this season, Reed has a special guest riding along with him during Saturday’s NNS race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang will carry the name of Ariela Benchlouch above the passenger side window.
o Benchlouch, who is now 19, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of five. Her mother, Carla, who also has type 1 diabetes, has always encouraged her daughter not to let diabetes slow her down.
o The 19-year-old Miami native has always been extremely active. In her early years, she participated in soccer, ballet and cross country. She has been riding and competing in local and national equestrian horse competitions for more than 10 years. She also keeps active by cycling, attending the gym and has recently become a CrossFit enthusiast.
o The ‘Riding with Ryan’ program rolls into its 11th weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The name of an American Diabetes Association Youth Ambassador was featured on the No. 16 Ford Mustang at 11 races this season, coinciding with races where there was an activation space for Drive to Stop Diabetes.
o “Just like so many of the Youth Ambassadors we’ve worked with this season, Ariela is another example of a person who hasn’t let diabetes stop her from doing the things that she loves,” said Reed. “She has continued to live an extremely active lifestyle, showing people who have diabetes that they can keep doing the things they want to do. The Drive to Stop Diabetes platform exists to show people just that – that diabetes does not have to define who you are or what you can accomplish.”
· Visit the American Diabetes Association’s Drive to Stop Diabetes Midway Display
o Drive to Stop Diabetes presented by Lilly Diabetes will host an activation space in the fan midway at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The display area features the No. 16 Drive to Stop Diabetes 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 Diabetes display on Saturday, November 15 from 12:20 – 12:35 p.m. ET.
· Recapping Phoenix International Raceway
o Reed was poised for a top-15 finish late in last Saturday afternoon’s NNS race at Phoenix International Raceway, until an unscheduled green flag pit stop with 24 Laps remaining left the team with a 19th-place finish.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway:
“I can’t believe this season is almost over, but I’m ready to get to Homestead. I’m really hopeful that we can have a strong run and finish out the year on a high note. It would be great to start building some momentum heading into 2015.”
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.
