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Chad Reed's Biography

Chad Reed (born in 1982, in Kurri Kurri, Australia) is a multi-time Supercross champion, winning the U.S. AMA 250 Supercross title in 2004 & 2008. He recently won the 2009 AMA 450 National Motocross Championship. He has also won the Australian Supercross Series three times. Chad is married and currently resides in Tampa, Florida.

After winning the Australian Supercross Championship in 2000, Reed went to Europe in 2001 to ride for Jan DeGroot's factory Kawasaki team. Reed was a revelation aboard his KX250, winning the Grand Prix of Lierop and eventually finishing the year second to multi-time World Champion Mickael Pichon.

Eager to move to America and campaign to world's premiere series, Reed picked up a ride with Yamaha of Troy to ride 125 East Coast Supercross and 125 Nationals aboard the four-stroke YZ250F. Reed won all but two Supercrosses that season and earned the East Coast championship. He scored his lone 125cc National victory at Mount Morris PA, and finished the season third behind James Stewart and Branden Jesseman.

Reed moved directly to the 250 class full-time in 2003 with Factory Yamaha. Aboard a YZ250, he won one more race than chief rival Ricky Carmichael, but lost the title at the last round to the Honda rider. He finished his first season on the 250cc Nationals third behind Carmichael and Kevin Windham.

In October of 2009, Chad signed with Monster Kawasaki.

Chad Reed's Career Championships

2009: AMA 450 Motocross Series Champion

2008: AMA/FIM Supercross Series Champion, Australasian Supercross Series Champion

2007: 2nd Place - Supercross Championship

2006: 3rd Place - Supercross Championship, 4th Place - X Games, Supermoto

2005: Bronze Medal - X Games, Supermoto

2004: AMA 250cc Supercross Champion, Action Sports Athelete of the Year Nominee, ESPY Awards, 6th Place - X Games, Supermoto

2003: FIM World Supercross Champonship

2002: AMA East Coast 125 Supercross Champioship

2000: Australian Supercross Champion

1999: Australian Supercross Champion

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Chad Reed's Details

D.O.B.: March 15, 1982

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 170 LBS

Residence: Tampa FL

Hometown: Kurri Kurri, Australia

Team: Monster Kawasaki

Website: http://www.chadreedracing.com
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Chad Reed in 2009
written by alexander, February 01, 2009
Chad's done a lot of testing on the Suzuki. I think he's riding aggressively, yet smartly as well - he knows it's a long season. Plus he's really matured as a person.
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written by Amanda, February 21, 2009
Twist that throttle Chad. smilies/wink.gif
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WOW !!!
written by JamesB69, March 09, 2009
Chad really rode his ass off to get that win at Daytona.Amazing skills.He is a true champ,never gives up.He was running 1:10,1:11 laps.With very few laps left he gained 2 and 3 seconds out of every lap,reeled Lawrence in,took the lead and won. AMAZING !!! He wanted and deserved that win.Love to watch him race.
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written by josh crowder, March 15, 2009
TAKE THAT DAMN BUBBA STEWART RETARD DOWN FOR GOOD
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YEEEAYAH BABY !!!
written by JamesB69, March 26, 2009
CHAD! CHAD! CHAD! Man I love to watch you race!That win at ST.Louis was all about the pressure.James can't handle your pressure!!! You rode hard,put on the pressure,..and...Ha!Ha!...Stewart had to get out the feather duster ...AGAIN!!!Way to never give up.You ARE the MAN!!! Keep up the pressure and you'll be on that podium crowned the new Champion Of Supercross!!!
BULLSH!!!T !!!
written by james, May 01, 2009
I don't care what anybody says,that crap that Chisholm pulled in SaltLake City totally ruinedChads focus.He was what,in 16th place and he pulled over and waits,"Even looks over to see them coming",for the leader go by,"James Stewart",then pulls out in front of Reed who is directly behind Stewart.Tries like hell to catch up to Reed.Then,"BLAM",runs right into him.He was aiming right for him.Did'nt even try to turn the corner,but did turn very little when he saw he was a little off his mark.In slow-motion,he hit the brakes about a foot from Reeds back tire.He had plenty of time to slow down.I'm glad I'm not Chad Reed.I would've beat him down with my helmet in the pits after the race.If you don't believe me and you have the race recorded slow-mo from the time he pulls over and watch.You will see what I see....."BULLSH!T"!!! Chad had the ride of his life going,and "THE LOSER CHISHOLM RUINED IT:!!!They were neck to neck,but watch how far Stewart pulled ahead after that "LITTLE" as some people have called it,bump.PAYBACKS ARE A MUTHER F ER!!! Stewart may be good,but.."HE BETTER FEAR CHAD WHEN THEY GO TO VEGAS"!!! First or second,Chad Reed is a REAL CHAMPION!!!
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written by james, May 01, 2009
SORRY FOR SOUNDING..SO....ANGRY!!!
Your the Man
written by Hilton Harper, May 02, 2009
from South Africa....best if luck
DIRTTTYYYY
written by Adam demoss, May 02, 2009
Couldn't even get the job done tonight 2009 James Stewart 2009 SX Champion!
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written by Andrew Kanik, May 02, 2009
thanks for giving everyone a great show all season. i love the way u ride..so smooth and super fast but not out of control. and me bein 14 ur the idol i look at now. the way u handled things with stewart at vegas on the podium. all he did was talk bad about you and you only said good things. unlike stewart..i wana ride the way you do. your the real champ he didnt deserve it. he was unsports man about everything. thanks chad
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Put crap behind you
written by Nick, May 08, 2009
Hey Reed,

Put all the sh!t you recieved from stewart behind you. I dont know what his dealio is but he's been acting weird, and I have lost respect for him this racing season, and that much more for you. I dont know why Larry Brooks/Stewart are trashing you, and you know that is stuff you might here from a fellow rider but to here that from the guy you brought the title to last year is very dissappointing. Put it all behind you and dont worry what haters have to say your the best and alot of people's hero (mine for sure). Best luck for the future years of your incredible career. smilies/wink.gif
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written by Natalia, June 08, 2009
its really nice 2 c reed racein in ama motocross again but when im watchin the races it doesnt seem like reed is riding as well as he has in the past. reed is an awesome racer and is gorgeous but i want 2 c him step up and take 1st... kick alessi's ass! the way reed has been racin is great and better than i could ever do but i want 2 c him race like i have before! smilies/wink.gif And wuts up wit skipin out on the podium.. dont u loose sponsers 4 that?
2009 motocross champion?
written by James, July 18, 2009
hey everyone better get ready to see
2009 motocross champion added to reed's list of
career championships!
Nice job chad!
written by James Bubba Stewy, August 15, 2009
Hey nice job on the outdoor season this year.
I'm glad you won it. so I hope to see you next year racing supercross because I would love to battle you one last time! smilies/wink.gif
Haha Chad
written by Brad, August 23, 2009
Back to number 22 and he will have to ride harder and smarter to ride with bubba and not ride so dirty.Chad's in my prayers to not ride so dirty to bubba which is way better and to stay safe
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written by stace, August 28, 2009
congrats. chad you deserve it mate the one you always wanted cant wait to c you battle james in australia its going to be awsome man you the best!hope your going 2 dominate in 2010 all the best man
Reed is awesome
written by Kyle, September 04, 2009
i love reed he rocks the track if i could meet reed i would be so happy
Chad for South Africa
written by Hilton Harper, September 04, 2009
You have proved again to the world that you only have to ride using your brains and not rely on speed and luck to be one of the great riders of the century. We at Rover MX in South Africa congratulate you Chad for sticking it to them. May you show the young riders how it is done for many years to come.

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