As the son of Steve McQueen, Chad grew up immersed in a world of film and motorsports. His father introduced him to motorcycles at a young age, and by nine, Chad was racing competitively.
He told Flick Feast in 2017: “I started racing at nine. It was a way for us to bond and spend weekends together, not throwing the ball around but racing motorcycles. I looked up to my dad and he’s someone I aspired to be as fast as.”
Chad’s deep love for racing led him to participate in numerous competitions, including the Baja 1000 and Motocross. At just 12 years old, he won the World Mini Grand Prix, an early sign of his talent and determination. However, his racing career took a tragic turn in 2006 during a practice session for a Grand Am GT Class race.
A devastating accident left Chad with severe injuries, including a shattered leg and multiple broken vertebrae. His recovery was long and grueling, but his perseverance never wavered. Chad dedicated himself to physical therapy, determined to regain his strength.
