Christie joins forces with Prostar

From Roz-Gar Racing

KEENE, ON -- Roz-Gar Racing has announced its championship winning rider Jodi Christie of Keene, ON has joined forces with Joel Nodell and Ben Gartner of Prostar Motorsports to compete in the upcoming Parts Canada National Superbike Series and the RACE Regional Series for 2009.

After the news Jan. 15 of the cancellation of the Red Bull AMA US Rookies Cup team manager Gary Christie immediately set to work exploring options to secure a team and motorcycle to move back into the Canadian Series.

“The Red Bull deal appeared to be a great opportunity for Jodi," Gary Christie said. "The chance to train and ride with world class people on a world class team only comes up so often. We had centered all our efforts towards that effort. We would like to thank Red Bull and Kevin Schwantz for everything that they did provide and accept the reasons for the cancellation."

Understanding the need to move forward quickly the Roz-Gar team entered into talks with Prostar Motorsports. The team has the experience and dedication to run a Pro effort and provide Jodi with the guidance and machinery to run at that level.

At this time talks are in progress to secure motorcycles for the upcoming series and although late in the season there are doors opening.

Jodi Christie is excited to be back in the series and race the tracks he did in 2008 on his way to winning three number one plates and many other awards. Stepping up to the Pro level he understands will be a learning year and he is ready for the challenge with the same positive outlook he carried through last season.