Chad Reed began his quest to become Supercross Champion on March 15, 1982 when he was born in the small town of Kurri Kurri, Ausralia.
In 1985 at about 3 1/2 years old, Chad received his first motorcycle, a Yamaha PW50, and entered his first race in 1986 at just 4 years old. Determined to be the best since day one, Chad Reed raced his way to the top of the Australian Supercross circuit taking the the championship in 1999 and again in 2000.
In 2001 Reed came one step closer to becoming the next King of Supercross by heading to Europe and the famed GP tracks. Chad competed in the FIM 250 World Championships finishing second and secured himself a spot on the Yamaha of Troy racing team for 2002. Reed's dream was now reality with the title for the taking. Yamaha of Troy put Chad Reed on a YZ250F in the 125 East Championship, and Reed blazed past the competition winning seven of eight races and the 2002 125 Supercross Championship. An amazing rookie year for now 20-year old Reed.
For 2003, Chad Reed would go on to win an outstanding 15 out of 18 races, the last six in a row, and the World SXGP title. Because Chad Reed is doing something that he loves, motocross could probably never be considered a job. Living in Dade City, FL Chad also enjoys golf, blackjack, cycling, water sports, jet skiing, boats, building things and just hanging out with friends. Some of his favorites are Steak and Lobster, action and comedy movies, many kinds of music, lifting weights, and of course, his wife Ellie. Chad Reed is definite proof that if there is a will there is a way.
