Many people think all the action is on
the track but even before competitors load their cars for the trip to
the track much has already been done. Dedicated people such as former
formula car racer Jack Christie have worked to create and administer
racing series, find sponsors, organize tracks and get it done all out of
the limelight.
For over 20 years, Jack Christie has filled that role, creating the
Canadian Tire Formula 2000 Series, the Nissan Racing program, the Super
Beetle Racing series, and the outstanding Rothmans Porsche Turbo Cup
which captivated Canadian and European racing fans.
Jack also founded the Canadian Formula Racing Drivers Association
improving safety and funding for Canadian racers and co-founded the
Canadian Motorsports Sponsors Association that assisted motorsports
sponsors in their use of racing as a marketing tool. As well, he was
instrumental in running several Canadian drivers in the 24 Hours of
LeMans. He built motorsports marketing opportunities for such companies
as Canadian Tire, Castrol, Pirelli Tire, Rothmans Canada, Shell Oil and
Porsche AG.
Jack was also instrumental in guiding the careers, as a manager, mentor
or advisor, to notable drivers such as Scott Goodyear, Ron Fellows, Paul
Tracy, and Greg Moore. Quietly, Jack got the job done and helped
build and advance the enjoyment of our sport.