American Diabetes Association Youth Ambassador Ryleigh Ashford ‘Riding with Ryan’

CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2014) – For the 10th time this season, Roush Fenway Racing’s Ryan Reed has a special guest riding along with him during Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race at Texas Motor Speedway.  The No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop DiabetesSM presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang will carry the name of Ryleigh Ashford above the passenger side window.

Ashford was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on April 8, 2013 at the age of eight.  The now 10-year-old has kept a positive attitude and refuses to let diabetes derail any of her goals.

“With the help of my family, friends and coaches, I have not let diabetes slow me down,” says Ashford.  “I still lead a very active, normal life doing all the things I love to do, such as playing softball, basketball, swimming, going to camp and much more.  Being a normal, active kid is a little bit harder for me because of the diabetes, but it is not impossible and I am not letting diabetes keep my from being myself and doing the things I love to do.”

The ‘Riding with Ryan’ program rolls into its 10th weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.  The name of an American Diabetes Association Youth Ambassador will be featured on the No. 16 Ford Mustang at 11 races this season.

“I am so inspired by how determined Ryleigh is to not let diabetes change the way she wants to live her life,” said Reed.  “She is such a great example to people living with diabetes.  Every week, I am fortunate enough to continue to pursue my dreams.  To see people like Ryleigh, who have not let diabetes stop them from doing the same, is such a reward.  It’s yet another reason I’m so proud to work with the American Diabetes Association and Lilly Diabetes.”

The NNS takes the green flag from Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and MRN.

Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series competition with drivers Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Trevor Bayne, Ryan Reed and Chris Buescher. Now in its 28th season, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development, having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport. Off-track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, pioneering motorsport’s first team-focused TV show and producing multiple award-winning digital and experiential marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by Jack Roush, the winningest team owner in NASCAR history and Fenway Sports Group, parent company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, circle on Google+, become a fan on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter at @roushfenway.

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