Australian Supercross icon earns place among the US greats after a legendary two-decade career in AMA competition
Australia’s most decorated motocross export, Chad Reed, is set to be officially immortalised in American motorcycling history, with confirmation that he will be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.
Reed’s induction will take place during this year’s AMA Hall of Fame Days, held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio—just steps away from the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) headquarters. The celebration includes an induction ceremony followed by a reception at the prestigious AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
Few riders have made as big an impact on American Supercross and Pro Motocross as Chad Reed. Debuting on U.S. soil as a teenager in 1999, the Kurri Kurri native launched into stardom in 2002 by dominating the 125cc East Supercross series—winning the first six rounds and taking the championship title. That would only be the beginning of a career spanning nearly two decades, filled with grit, determination, and an unrelenting commitment to success.
By the time Reed retired, his CV included two AMA Supercross Championships (2004, 2008), one AMA 125cc East title (2002), and the 2009 AMA Pro Motocross 450cc Championship. He earned AMA Athlete of the Year honours that same year and currently holds the all-time record for most AMA Supercross Main Event starts (265) and podium finishes (132). In total, Reed amassed 61 AMA professional wins across Supercross and Motocross disciplines.
His versatility and longevity were matched by a natural charisma that made him one of the sport’s international icons. Reed competed for various teams over the years, including a successful stint with Yamaha and a championship-winning effort with Rockstar Energy Makita Suzuki in 2009. He also became synonymous with privateer success, launching his own race teams through later chapters in his career.
Beyond American soil, Reed remained a proud ambassador for Australian motocross. He won four Australian Supercross Championships and flew the flag high for Team Australia at the Motocross of Nations. His incredible effort in 2011 to win the combined MX1/MX2 moto in France further sealed his reputation as a world-class competitor.
That same year, Reed was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), recognising his outstanding achievements and contributions to sport.
The 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony will also welcome fellow competition legends Colin Edwards (Road Racing) and Joe Kopp (Dirt Track), as well as influential figures Dana Bell and Chris Carter under non-competition and well-qualified categories, respectively.
For Australian fans and supporters of the global Supercross scene, Reed’s induction is not just a recognition of individual excellence, but a celebration of a rider who helped shape and globalise the sport.
CHAD REED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 1997 Australian Junior Motocross Champion
- 1999 Australian Supercross Champion
- 2000 Australian Supercross Champion
- 2001 Motocross of Nations (Belgium) – Race 2 (125/250), 1st Place
- 2002 AMA Eastern Regional Supercross Champion
- 2003 U.S Open Champion
- 2003 FIM World Supercross GP Champion
- 2004 U.S Open Champion
- 2004 AMA Supercross Champion
- 2005 X-Games Supermoto – Bronze Medal
- 2007 King of Bercy Supercross Champion
- 2007 Motocross of Nations (USA) – Race 1 (MX1/MX2), 2nd Place
- 2008 AMA/FIM World Supercross Champion
- 2008 Australian Supercross Champion
- 2009 Monster Energy Triple Crown Motocross Champion
- 2009 AMA National Pro Motocross Champion
- 2009 Motocross of Nations (Italy) – Race 1 (MX1/MX2), 2nd Place
- 2009 AMA Athlete of the Year
- 2009 Australian Supercross Champion
- 2011 Motocross of Nations (France) – Race 1 (MX1/MX2), 1st Place
- 2016 AUS-X Open Champion
- 2018 The Ironman of Supercross (Most AMA Supercross Starts Record)
- 2018 SX-Open Champion
- 2018 FIM Oceania Supercross Champion
