Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Chad Reed finished just four points behind arch rival James Stewart in the 2009 AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, series, losing his title to Stewart but capping off one of the greatest seasons in the Australian’s career. MotoOnline.com.au catches up with Reed during his short holiday back in his home country, speaking about his season, his rise to the top, the pressure of the sport, and what it will take for the next young Aussie to make it big in the States.

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