Team Australia - Profiles for the 2007 Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations -ozzy go-

After the disappointing 11th place finish of last year, the Aussies will go back
to this year’s Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations with a very strong squad,
made of Chad Reed (31), Andrew McFarlane (32) and Michael Byrne (33).

Chad Reed is the most popular and successful Australian star. The San Manuel
–Yamaha rider achieved his dream to become a supercross specialist in the US
scene after making his first steps in the national series in Australia and then
competing in the MXGPs for a season under the guidance of recently
disappeared great tuner Jan De Groot. Once on the US ground Chad proved
right away to have the speed to become one of the most important riders of the
sport and, step by step reached, in 2004, the goal of becoming the 250cc 2
stroke SX class Champion. Since then Chad remained one of the top riders in
the US series and while recently decided to race in supercross only he
undoubtedly has generous speed in the outdoor scene as well.

Former long time top MXGP’s racer and long time MXoN participant Andrew
McFarlane will join his friend Chad Reed in the mission of achieving one of
the top spot in the final standings for Australia. Andrew as well moved to US
where he spent the last two years with inconsistent results but his brilliant past
in the GP’s scene makes him one of the most experienced rider in the sport.

Third member Michael Byrne is as well an “Aussie” in US. Michael will bring
his precious knowledge to the group with his good speed and long experience
in the American scene.

Team Australia’s manager will be Gary Benn, who, after a rich career in both
Australian and International racing, became an expert mechanic, working both
in MotoGP and Motocross.

Last year’s result and team (MX1/MX2/Open): 11th; Daniel Reardon, Brett
Metcalfe, Cheyne Boyd.

Chad Reed at Budds Creek in June - tedescophoto.com