08/01/2017
Reed Looks Ahead to Road Course Racing at Watkins Glen
Ryan Reed has competed at Watkins Glen International (WGI) three times in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Reed also has one start in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at WGI. In 2014, Reed finished seventh after starting 20th.
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Reed at Watkins Glen
Ryan Reed has competed at Watkins Glen International (WGI) three times in the NASCAR XFINITY Series.
Reed also has one start in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at WGI. In 2014, Reed finished seventh after starting 20th.
Watkins Glen 2016
Ryan Reed started at the rear of the field after changing out flat-spotted tires from qualifying. Crew chief Phil Gould used some pit strategy to gain track position. Pit strategy and a fast No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford put Reed in position to cross the finish line ninth, his best finish to date at Watkins Glen.
Reed in 2017
Reed is currently eighth in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship standings after 19 races. Reed has one win, two top-five and five top-10 finishes so far this season. He has an average starting position of 14.1 so far this season, with an average finish of 16.8.
Did You Know?
Ryan Reed was diagnosed at the age of 17 with Type 1 Diabetes. Through hard work, perseverance and working with his doctors he’s been able to manage his diabetes and set an example to others. To learn more visit www.LillyDiabetes.com/Drive
Reed on Watkins Glen
“I love road racing and I feel like we bring really strong road course cars. I spent some time out at Utah at Ford Performance’s course and got back into the road course mindset. We had good speed last year at the road courses and had some solid finishes. I think we have a really good chance at getting a win this weekend.”
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 Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at www.lilly.com and www.lilly.com/newsroom/social-channels.
