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Brad Lackey

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Brad Lackey, born in 1953, is an American former professional motocross racer. He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1970 to 1972 and then in the Motocross World Championships from 1973 to 1983, crossing the Atlantic to race against the European riders who dominated the sport. He is notable for becoming the first and only American to win the 500cc motocross world championship, in 1982. Nicknamed Bad Brad, he was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 and into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2013. This entry records his career span, his world title and his nationality and leaves his teams and results for deeper research.

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Birth Year
1953 1
Medals or Titles Band
1 1
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is an American former professional motocross racer
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    born July 8, 1953
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    becoming the first and only American to win the 500cc motocross world championship in 1982
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    is an American former professional motocross racer
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