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24. The Racing Champ

After Jon left the show, producers knew they needed to fill some big shoes. They turned to Tom Reilly. While good looking, Reilly was much more than a handsome guy. He was actually a motorcycle Speedway champion. Footage from his 1982 racing competition actually appears on CHiPs. He helped inspire motorcycle fever among the show's fans.

Tom Reilly CHiPs

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