Bad Brad's Birthday

The first American to win a motocross world championship was Brad Lackey. I'm not prone to hero-worship but if I have a hero, it is Brad Lackey. It was through my admiration of him that I got a start in journalism. My first published article was about Brad Lackey and his "Elusive Dream." A year later he realized his dream and I was living mine. Lackey was World Champion and I was there -- as a real-life photojournalist, working on assignment. Today is Brad's birthday. He is 54. It was 25 years ago this year that he won that championship. I'm still getting my Brad Lackey stuff published.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRAD!!!
I sent some pictures to Racer X Magazine, suggesting a tribute to Bad Brad. The editor responded with a request for more. Racer X is working on a feature article about the TWO Americans who won motocross championships in 1982 -- Brad Lackey won the 500cc World Championship and Danny LaPorte followed two weeks later winning the 250cc World Championship. I covered both races for Cycle Magazine. I'm excited. I can hardly wait to see my stuff in Racer X Magazine.
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