10/11/2016
Reed Enters Round 2 of XFINITY Series Chase
Ryan Reed will make his third NASCAR XFINITY Series start at Kansas Speedway this weekend. In his two previous starts at the 1.5-mile track, Reed’s best finish of 12th came in 2014. In this event last season, Reed started and finished 17th. In two ARCA Racing Series starts at Kansas Speedway, Reed earned two top-10 finishes, crossing the finish line 10th in 2012 and fourth in 2015.
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Reed at Kansas
Ryan Reed will make his third NASCAR XFINITY Series start at Kansas Speedway this weekend. In his two previous starts at the 1.5-mile track, Reed’s best finish of 12th came in 2014. In this event last season, Reed started and finished 17th.
In two ARCA Racing Series starts at Kansas Speedway, Reed earned two top-10 finishes, crossing the finish line 10th in 2012 and fourth in 2015.
The Chase
After last weekend’s first cutoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Reed moves on to the Round of 8 in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase. Reed enters this weekend’s race sixth on the Chase Grid. The Round of 8 will be whittled down to the Championship 4 after the next three races at Kansas, Texas and Phoenix.
Charlotte Recap
Reed and the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association team earned a top-15 finish on Sunday afternoon at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With the result, Reed and team advanced to the next round of the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase.
2016 Season
Reed ranks sixth on the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase Grid after 29 races. He has recorded one top-five and six top-10 finishes, led eight laps for the season and has recorded an average finish of 16.
Reed on Kansas
“I’m really proud of this Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association team for putting together a strong first round of the XFINITY Series Chase,” said Reed. “We are working hard to step it up to be in contention for the next round of the Chase. We need to have a strong run and another mistake-free weekend.”
Meet Ryan
Reed will join Blake Koch on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. CT for a Q&A at the Kansas Speedway fan hospitality area. Following that appearance, Reed and Roush Fenway teammate Bubba Wallace will visit the Ford Display for another Q&A on Saturday at 9:55 a.m. CT.
Tune-in
Reed and the rest of the NASCAR XFINITY Series will take the green flag from Kansas on Saturday, October 15th at 3 p.m. ET on NBC.
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 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.
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 (800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
