Ryan wrapped up his amazing season with a near prefect night last weekend at the Toyota Speedway @ Irwindale. With the 2009 Legends Track Championship already clinched Ryan had one thing on his agenda. To put the Langers Juice, JONS International Marketplace, Pepsi, K&N Filters, Kal Gard, Approved Memory, Sims Trucking Co., Citrus Industries team in the winner’s circle! To add to the night Ryan was pulling double duty between the Legends car and the Langers Juice S-2 Late Model.
"What a way to wrap up the championship with a win..."— Ryan Reed
Ryan set the stage by setting fast time in the Langers Juice S-2 and 7th in the Legends division. Irwindale Speedway known for their multi car inversions called for a full field invert for an exciting S-2 show. Ryan drove a great race working his way from the back and showing he had the car to beat. By lap 5 Ryan had worked his way up to 3rd and was tracking down the top 2 cars. When Ryan caught 2nd place and teammate Kyle Longmore they staged a side-by-side battle for almost 5 laps that had everyone on the edge of their seat. With just 10 laps remaining Ryan cleared Kyle and tried to catch the leader but had to settle for 2nd as the laps ran out.
After just a short break Ryan was suited up in his Legends car and ready to wrap up his championship season with a win! The Legends race was definitely one of the most exciting events of the night. By lap 3 Ryan was on the move taking over 3rd and had a lock on the leaders. After a few more laps had moved into 2nd and was all over the leader Darren Amidon looking for any opportunity to take the lead. “This was the best car I’ve had all year. Once I could get clear for a few laps we would just pull away. What a way to wrap up the championship with a win and share this night with all of our great sponsor and friends.” – Ryan
Ryan, the 16-year-old son of Mark Reed a veteran driver in the NASCAR Camping World West and Southwest Series, is making his own impressive stats. With only 5 starts in a full size Late Model he has finished 2nd four times and holds the 2009 track record in the Langers S-2 late models. Ryan competed in 25 races this season posting 8 poles, 3 wins and 22 top five finishes. “Ryan’s year has just been amazing. Irwindale has one the toughest Legends field in the country with nearly 30 cars every weekend and to watch him transition into a Late Model with immediate success…I am a very proud father.” – Mark Reed
Ryan Reed Racing wants to thank JONS International Marketplace and Pepsi for their support and hospitality last weekend. What a great way to wrap up the season and celebrate an incredible year… Thank you Tom Thomas for all your help and support! RRR would like to recognize our amazing team Bruce Langer, Dave Reed, Jim Reed, Karla Reed and crew chief Robert “Toby” Tobias. We also want to thank Tim and everyone at High Point Racing.
