Chad Reed to be inducted into AMA Hall of Fame

Following his induction into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame earlier this year, Chad Reed is also set to be honoured in the USA. The Aussie-born, US-based star of supercross and motocross will be inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame this October.

Born in Kurri Kurri, NSW, in 1982, Reed was already a two-time Australian 250cc Supercross Champion and moto winner in the FIM World MX Championship when he moved to the US in 2002. In AMA competition, he hit the ground running, easily winning the 125cc Eastern Regional Championship on debut, before moving up to the premier 250cc class in 2003. Finishing runner-up behind Ricky Carmichael that year, Reed would win the AMA 250 SX Championship in 2004.

The Aussie would win the SX title again in 2008, followed by the AMA Pro MX Championship in 2009, when he also received the AMA’s ‘Athlete of the Year’ award. While he would never clinch another AMA SX or MX title, Reed remained competitive, still winning races in his 30s.

When he retired in 2020, Reed’s AMA SX record stood at 265 starts (the most ever), 44 wins, 132 podiums and 160 Top 5 finishes. Reed’s combined SX and MX victories totalled 61.

Along with Reed, the AMA Hall of Fame ‘Class of 2025’ includes former World Superbike and MotoGP rider Colin Edwards (Road Racing), Flat Track racer, Joe Kopp (Dirt Track), and six-time Trials Champion, Ryan Young (Specialty Competition). Non-rider inductees include Dana Bell, who will be recognised for her work in rider’s rights and AMA leadership, and Chris Carter, founder of Motion Pro Inc., who will be honoured for his ambassadorial role and support of the motorcycling industry.

“This distinguished group of motorcyclists exemplifies the spirit, diversity and dedication of the motorcycling community,” said AMA President and CEO, Rob Dingman. “Each has made a lasting impact on our sport and lifestyle — whether through competition, advocacy, innovation or inspiration.

“Their contributions, from racetracks to legislative chambers to the open road, have shaped motorcycling as we know it, and we are proud to recognise them with this well-deserved honour.”