[1] Born in Salinas, California, Chandler began competing in dirt track oval racing after experiencing success in motocross competitions.

[2] In 1991 Chandler travelled to Europe to compete in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing series.

He opened 1993 with a podium finish in Australia before things went sour and the team's support moved towards countryman John Kocinski.

[4] After the 1994 Grand Prix season, Chandler left Europe and returned to the AMA Superbike series with Harley-Davidson.

[1] As a result, he joined Fred Merkel and Reg Pridmore as three-time AMA Superbike champions.