Ryan Reed – Fontana Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-808 – New Chassis
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Auto Club Speedway
o Roush Fenway Racing rookie Ryan Reed will make his first NASCAR Nationwide Series start at Auto Club Speedway (ACS) in Saturday’s TreatMyClot.com 300.
· The Car
o The No. 16 team brings chassis RK-808 to ACS this weekend. Saturday’s race marks the first start for this new chassis.
· Visit the American Diabetes Association’s Drive to Stop DiabetesSM Midway Display
o Drive to Stop DiabetesSM (D2SD) will host an activation space in the fan midway at ACS. The display area features the No. 16 D2SD 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 DiabetesSM display on Saturday, March 22 from 9:20 – 9:35 a.m.
· Local Connections
o Reed heads “home” for this weekend’s race, as his hometown of Bakersfield is just over two hours away from ACS.
o Dan Bormann, Car Chief for the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes, visits his home state of California. His home town of Shingle Springs is almost seven hours away from ACS, in Northern California.
· Recapping Bristol
o Reed ran in the top-15 for most of the Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 presented by Lilly Diabetes at Bristol Motor Speedway, before a late-race accident relegated the team to 31st.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Auto Club Speedway:
“I am so excited to go race back home. Having so many friends and family there is going to be awesome. On top of that, this track looks like it is a blast to drive.”
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.
Justin Lages, Truck Driver, Ormond Beach, Fla.
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.
