Reed Signs With Suzuki
Newly crowned AMA Supercross champion Chad Reed has recently signed with the powerful Rockstar Makita Suzuki team for the 2009 supercross season. Reed, a long time Yamaha rider, decided to make the switch over to the yellow bikes after his Yamaha contract expired. When asked about the switch, Reed has said that it was time for a change in his career, and what better of a change to make then a spot under the factory Suzuki tent of Roger DeCoster. Reed seems really excited on the deal and looks forward to the Motocross Des Nations where he will represent his home country of Australia aboard his new Suzuki. Reed also commented that if he gets back into shape he would like to race the final round of the outdoor series at Steele City. As of right now Reed is on a supercross only deal for 09′ but he has said that if things go well and he feels up to it, Chad and the team might race the outdoor series as well. If the Suzuki deal had not gone through as it did, Reed said he was planning on hanging up the boots and heading home to Australia where he would start a new career in car racing. Chad will continue to wear Thor gear, Alpinestar boots, and Scott goggles as well as use the normal team sponsors. Reed seems excited and ready to go come SX 09′, so look for great things out of him and the Suzuki squad. Stay tuned to the SHS Blog for more breaking news and inside information!