Ryan Reed – Charlotte Advance
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Chad Norris
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Reed at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Reed has four starts in the NASCAR XFINITY Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, recording his best finish of 12th in the May 2015 event. In that race, Reed started 10th and fought loose conditions for much of the afternoon. The team made the necessary adjustment to put Reed in position to fight for a finish just outside of the top 10.
Riding with Ryan
American Diabetes Association Youth Ambassador Brianna Rochford will ride along with Reed during Friday’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Charlotte. The Charlotte native will have her name featured on a decal above the passenger-side door on the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang. Rochford was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007 at the age of six and decided at an early age that diabetes would not win. She serves as a mentor to kids who are newly diagnosed or struggling with their diagnosis. Like Reed, she is determined to pursue her hobbies and goals. The 10th grader at Kings Mountain High School is a cheerleader and a Champion Irish Step Dancer for Rince Na H’Eireann studio.
Dover Recap
Reed finished 14th on Saturday at Dover International Speedway after starting 16th. Due to rain, the field lined up by owner’s points to start the 200-lap race. Reed fought the handling of the car for the majority of the day, reporting that he needed forward drive. With necessary adjustments and fuel strategy, Reed was able to record his 15th top-15 finish of the season.
Local Connections
Several members of the No. 16 team call Charlotte Motor Speedway their home track:
Josh Patch
Gas Man
Salisbury, NC
Dave Sumner
Front-end mechanic
Winston Salem, NC
Hayden Reeves
Shock Specialist
Statesville, NC
Jimmy Holder
Engine Tuner
Randleman, NC
Tim Jones
Engine Tuner
Clemmons, NC
Ralph Diaz
Pit Support
Durham, NC
Roush Fenway Racing Fan Day
Roush Fenway Racing will host its annual fall fan day at its world headquarters in Concord, N.C. on Thursday, October 8th from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and will feature autograph sessions with each of Roush Fenway’s seven NASCAR drivers. Autograph sessions will kick off at 10 a.m. with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Trevor Bayne, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Greg Biffle plus Jack Roush himself. Roush Fenway’s NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers Bubba Wallace, Ryan Reed, Chris Buescher and Elliott Sadler will sign autographs at 11:30 a.m. Ticket distribution begins at 8 a.m.
2015 Season
Reed is currently 10th in the NASCAR XFINITY Series championship standings after one win and 15 top-15 finishes.
Reed on Charlotte
“Charlotte was one of the first tracks I competed at in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and I love it – day or night. I love racing at night, though. There’s a lot of grip and it feels like you can move around a little bit more than during the day race. I think everyone looks forward to this weekend as it’s a homecoming of sorts for the teams. I’m looking forward to meeting all the fans at RFR Fan Day this week and spending time with friends and family before we take to the track on Friday night.”
Tune-in
Reed and the rest of the NASCAR XFINITY Series will take the green flag from Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, October 9th at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network and PRN.
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. For the past 75 years, our mission has been 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 or follow us on Twitter: @LillyDiabetes.
