Ryan Reed – Chicago Advance
Team: No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Chassis: RK-827
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Chicagoland Speedway
o Ryan Reed will make his second NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. In his first start, coming earlier this season, Reed started 14th and finished 15th.
o Reed also has one start in the ARCA Racing Series at Chicagoland Speedway, coming in 2012, where he started fourth and finished fifth.
· The Car
o The No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes team will race Chassis RK-827 for the fifth time this season. This chassis previously raced at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (15th), Darlington Raceway (13th), Michigan International Speedway (11th) and Chicagoland Speedway (15th).
· Riding with Ryan
o Reed has a special guest riding along with him during Saturday’s NNS race at Chicagoland Speedway. The No. 16 Ford Mustang will carry Rachel Janovsky’s name above the passenger side window.
o Janovsky was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2004. However, she refuses to let diabetes derail her goals. Instead, she has dedicated herself to her studies and her role as an American Diabetes Association Youth Ambassador. Eighteen-year-old Janovsky has flourished as a camp counselor at the American Diabetes Association’s Camp Discovery for four years, while also volunteering as a moderator through the Caregiver Program. In addition to her public speaking roles as a Youth Ambassador, Janovsky also informs the public about diabetes through her blog. Aside from her responsibilities as a student and her duties as a Youth Ambassador, Janovsky participates in an all-girls show choir, is the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper and competes in beauty pageants.
o “It’s awesome to have another Youth Ambassador from the American Diabetes Association on the car this weekend,” said Reed. “The whole purpose of the Drive to Stop Diabetes platform is to show people living with diabetes that it doesn’t have to change your goals. It’s so inspiring to continue to find Youth Ambassadors like Rachel that exemplify that message so well.”
· 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 Chicagoland 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, September 13 from 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. CT.
· Recapping Richmond International Raceway
o Reed piloted his No. 16 Ford Mustang to a 16th-place finish in last Friday night’s NNS race at Richmond International Raceway after battling a tight car for the majority of the 250-Lap event. With the result, Reed remains ninth in the NNS point standings.
QUOTE WORTHY
Reed on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:
“I’m really looking forward to Chicago this weekend. It’s a track that we ran pretty well at earlier this season, and I feel like I learned a lot as a driver. I know the guys in the shop are working hard to prepare a fast Drive to Stop Diabetes Mustang and I’m just ready to go racing.”
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.
