Ryan Reed – Homestead Advance
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Reed at Homestead
Ryan Reed will make his fourth NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) start at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend. In his three previous starts, Reed’s best finish of 13th came in 2013. In this race last season, Reed started and finished 17th.
Phoenix Recap
Reed and the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association team gave one of its best performances of the season last weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Reed earned a career-best third-place starting position for the Chase elimination race. Reed was able to run in the top-10 for the majority of the race, crossing the finish line in sixth and just barely missed advancing to the final round of the inaugural NXS Chase.
American Diabetes Month
November 1st officially kicked off American Diabetes Month and the American Diabetes Association’s 2016 campaign, This Is DiabetesTM.
This year’s campaign captures the authenticity of people who understand diabetes best, by inviting them to share a glimpse of their lives on social media using #ThisIsDiabetes.
Roush Fenway Racing and Reed will support the cause in a variety of ways. Reed and all Roush Fenway Fords will carry a special C-Post decal all month long, highlighting that November is American Diabetes Month.
In addition, Reed’s No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang will sport a special design this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway and at Homestead-Miami Speedway in three weeks. The deck lid will carry “This is the fast lane. #ThisIsDiabetes,” bringing the campaign theme to life through Reed’s personal perspective.
Roush Fenway, Reed Ink Multi-Year Renewal with Lilly Diabetes
Roush Fenway Racing has signed a multi-year renewal agreement for driver Ryan Reed to continue to pilot the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Reed, who five years ago was told he would never race again after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, qualified for the 2016 inaugural XFINITY Series Chase and scored his first victory in the series last season at Daytona.
2016 Season
Reed is currently fifth in the NASCAR XFINITY Series driver point standings after 32 of 33 races. He has recorded one top-five finish and seven top-10 finishes, led eight laps for the season and has recorded an average finish of 15.6.
Reed on Homestead
“I’m so proud of this Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association team,” said Reed. “We obviously wish we were competing for the Championship this weekend, but we have nothing to lose and will do our best to get a win as we head into the offseason.”
Tune-in
Reed and the rest of the NASCAR XFINITY Series will take the green flag from Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, November 19 at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
About the Drive to Stop Diabetes
The Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign strives to educate people about living well with diabetes. The campaign encourages the millions of Americans who have diabetes to talk about it with their doctor, family, and friends and to actively manage their health.
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 wide range of therapies 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.
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, the Association’s 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 diabetes.org. Information from both of these sources is available in English and Spanish. Find us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn) and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
