Brad Lackey’s Wild Ride to America’s First MX World Title

We had the honor of welcoming 1982 World Champion Brad Lackey—a man whose journey to the top is as wild as it is inspiring. Picture this: a 16-year-old American in the Czech Republic, working at the CZ factory by day, fueling up on pickles and beer, and chasing dreams before GPS, Google Translate, or even a decent map. No running water, no smartphone, no problem. Brad didn’t just ride to the top—he blazed the trail. What a ride it’s been!