Ryan Reed – Atlanta Advance
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Seth Barbour
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team, and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
· Reed at Atlanta
o Reed has competed at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) just once, earning an 18th -place finish after starting 12th and fighting loose conditions the entire race.
· Reed at 1.5 mile tracks
o Reed’s best finish at a 1.5-mile track came at Kentucky Speedway in September 2014, where he finished 11th.
· The Car
o The No. 16 Lilly Diabetes American Diabetes Association team will run a chassis that was last on track in October 2014 at Kansas Speedway and earned a 12th-place finish. The chassis also raced in 2014 at Texas Motor Speedway (20th), Dover Speedway (27th) and Bristol Motor Speedway (31st).
· Daytona Recap
o Reed earned his first career NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) victory on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. An excellent handling car combined with help from teammates in the draft placed the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang in the position to make the move for the checkered flag in the 120-lap Alert Today Florida 300.
o Reed became the first Roush Fenway Racing driver to earn a victory in the NXS series at DIS.
o Reed is the current NXS points-leader, earning a total of 47 points with his win at DIS.
· Local Connection
o The No. 16 team’s rear tire changer, Thomas Parker, is from nearby Newnan, Ga.
Reed on Atlanta:
“This past week has been a whirlwind after earning my first win at Daytona – just overwhelming. Seth (Barbour), the team and I have a tremendous amount of confidence and momentum from the win that will carry us into this weekend’s race at Atlanta. Our communication has improved so much since the last time we were there and I really think we have a chance to continue our hot streak and bring home another win in our Lilly Diabetes American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang.”
Barbour on Atlanta:
“The whole team is on such a high after last weekend’s win at Daytona. Our success at Daytona shows just how prepared we are to be competitive in 2015 and how hard we have worked this offseason. Ryan has grown so much as a competitor since our first trip to Atlanta last year. Roush Fenway Racing has put the necessary components into the program to be competitive at every track this season. We’re looking forward to showing that again this weekend and hope for another successful weekend for Roush Fenway and Ford.”
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 or follow us on Twitter: @LillyDiabetes.
