04/05/2016
Reed Ready to Return to Action in Texas
Reed has competed at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) four times in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. His top finishes at the track came in 2015, finishing 15th in both the Spring and Fall races. In 2014, Reed recorded 20th– and 17th-place finishes in the two events at TMS.
Team: No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Twitter: @driverRyanReed, @Reed16Team and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Reed at Texas Motor Speedway
Reed has competed at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) four times in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. His top finishes at the track came in 2015, finishing 15th in both the Spring and Fall races. In 2014, Reed recorded 20th– and 17th-place finishes in the two events at TMS.
Reed in 2016
In the first five races of the 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series season, Reed has recorded four top-15 finishes and is scored ninth in the championship standings, 49 points out of the lead.
Fontana Recap
The No.16 team finished 14th at Auto Club Speedway on March 19th after starting 10th and overcoming a pit road penalty to record a top-15 finish.
Reed on Texas Motor Speedway
“After two weeks off, I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of my No. 16 Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association Ford Mustang for the first night race of the season. There’s just something special about racing at night that’s so intense and makes the racing really fun. We definitely deserve redemption after having some bad luck in the first five races and I think this is our chance. We were really fast here last year after figuring out what we needed setup-wise. We should have the car dialed in as soon as we unload and hope to have a shot at a good finish here.”
Local Connections
Team Mechanic Troy Phillips hails from Texas. His hometown of Pasadena, Texas is located just over four hours from TMS.
The No. 16 team’s Rear Tire Carrier, Eric Wallace, is also a Texas native. Wallace calls Austin, Texas his hometown.
Meet Ryan
Reed and teammate Bubba Wallace will sign autographs for fans at the TMS Fanatics Trackside Superstore on Friday, April 8 from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. The Superstore is located outside Gates 4 and 5, behind the TMS Frontstretch.
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.
