10/04/2016
Reed Readies for Chase Elimination Round at Charlotte
Friday night’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway marks Reed’s seventh start at the 1.5-mile track in Concord, N.C. In his previous six starts, Reed has never finished outside of the top-20. His best finish of 11th came in this event last season.
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Reed at Charlotte
Friday night’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway marks Reed’s seventh start at the 1.5-mile track in Concord, N.C. In his previous six starts, Reed has never finished outside of the top-20. His best finish of 11th came in this event last season.
The Chase
Friday night’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway marks the third race in the first round of the Chase. Following the race, four drivers will be eliminated from Championship contention. Reed enters this weekend fifth in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase Grid.
Riding with Ryan
Drive to Stop DiabetesSM representative Ryan Rice will “ride” along with Reed during Friday night’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Rice will have his name featured on a decal above the passenger-side window of the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang as part of the joint campaign to spread awareness and education about diabetes.
Like Reed, Rice has diabetes and knows the importance of staying healthy to manage the disease. Through working with his doctor, eating healthy and exercising, Rice successfully lives with diabetes and is an inspiration for those who live with it.
Rice is part of the planning committees for two signature fundraising events by the American Diabetes Association®, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®, a walk, and Tour de Cure®, a cycling ride. Rice’s favorite ways to stay healthy include walking and standing as much as possible while at work, as well as enjoying the outdoors by strolling around Lake Wylie. In addition, Rice speaks openly about diabetes in an effort to help other members of the diabetes community.
Dover Recap
Reed celebrated his 100th NASCAR XFINITY Series start with a 10th-place finish Sunday at Dover International Raceway. Reed’s solid run in his No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Mustang has him fifth in the Chase Grid heading into the first Chase cutoff race this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
2016 Season
Reed ranks fifth on the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase Grid after 28 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 Charlotte
“We were able to leave Dover with a strong finish, which is really important heading into this Chase cutoff race at Charlotte,” said Reed. “If we can put together another solid, mistake-free run, there’s no reason this team can’t advance to the next round in our Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford.”
Meet Ryan
Reed along with Jack Roush, Bubba Wallace and Gray Gaulding will participate in the NASCAR XFINITY Series autograph session at Roush Fenway as a part of the annual Fall Fan Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 6th. The autograph session is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets will be distributed at Roush Fenway on a first-come, first served-basis starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
Tune-in
Reed and the rest of the NASCAR XFINITY Series will take the green flag from Charlotte on Friday, October 7th at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
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.
