Was Brad Lackey bad a**?

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Are you fu king kidding me?

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BobbyM 11/28/2017 10:49am
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When Brad was serious nobody but FUCKING NOBODY in the US could even hold a candle to him. NOBODY.. not the janmer nor Marty nor anybody.
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jeffro503 11/28/2017 10:50am
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I've seen that episode.....and yes sir , they didn't call him " Bad Brad " for nuthin'! That whole series is really good.
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Motoxdoc 11/28/2017 12:36pm
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Hell yes he was bad! He was "Bad Brad Ass!" I watched him a few times at the Carlsbad-Brad USGP....If I'm not mistaking I saw his last race ever there...the year after he won the title.

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ruy 11/28/2017 2:19pm
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Lackey is an authentic legend, a titan, a mythic rider of the 500cc world championships.

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ATKpilot99 11/28/2017 2:58pm
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ruy wrote:
Lackey is an authentic legend, a titan, a mythic rider of the 500cc world championships.[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/11/28/228201/s1200_1604827_844832855536202_5508979427445333065_n.jpg[/img]
Lackey is an authentic legend, a titan, a mythic rider of the 500cc world championships.

Yep. The 500 gps were the very top of the sport then . He most likely would have been a multi time AMA champion had he stayed here . Much respect to him.
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Uncle Tony 11/28/2017 3:57pm
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I got to see him ride at Belgium and Luxembourg in 1982, yeah a real bad ass!! When men were men!
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dkg 11/28/2017 4:08pm
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Yep, that first championship was epic. He's part of the reason the MXDN and sending our bests is of such importance to many.
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NorCal 50+ 11/28/2017 4:21pm
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Talk about a lone wolf- the dude is a legend. Having to wait until the last lap to pass so fans don't attack you is straight up insane. There will never be an era like that in motocross again.
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vetmxr 11/28/2017 5:03pm
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Who thought he wasn't a bad ass. Why is this up for debate now?
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JustMX 11/28/2017 5:14pm
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How bad ass do you have to be to move thousands of miles from home and live in a cabin without plumbing in Sweden because that it what chasing your dreams is all about?
To ride in a series where you are the outsider/new guy, where officials and even your own team is biased and obstructs your pursuit every chance they get.
To finally accomplish your goal against unbelievably long odds.
All this in the days before the internet to research your new environment and stay in touch with friends and family.
With 45 minute motos against hard men.

You would have to be Brad lackey level bad ass.
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plowboy 11/28/2017 5:20pm
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I saw Lackey win the '78 British GP at Farleigh Castle. Yes, he is one bad ass dude. I wish there was a real in depth interview with DeCoster about this stuff. His memory is encyclopedic and he speaks the truth....no bullshit from that guy.
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magoo1982 11/28/2017 5:58pm
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JustMX wrote:
How bad ass do you have to be to move thousands of miles from home and live in a cabin without plumbing in Sweden because that...
How bad ass do you have to be to move thousands of miles from home and live in a cabin without plumbing in Sweden because that it what chasing your dreams is all about?
To ride in a series where you are the outsider/new guy, where officials and even your own team is biased and obstructs your pursuit every chance they get.
To finally accomplish your goal against unbelievably long odds.
All this in the days before the internet to research your new environment and stay in touch with friends and family.
With 45 minute motos against hard men.

You would have to be Brad lackey level bad ass.
Believe it was Czecho , young American going behind iron curtain to follow his Dream . How many of these pampered dudes they have now would do that... Ultimate BAAADD !!!! Never will forget Brad Flat Trackin his 450 Kaw on the outside by the fence on big downhill sweeper during 72 trans am , one of the coolest things I have seen in racing...
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EZZA 95B 11/28/2017 6:09pm
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I remember a segment during a race back in the early 2000's where he was being interviewed and he looked into the camera and basically asked DeCoster if he could help him get his championship bike.

He said something along the lines of only having one championship unlike Roger and how he would love to have it.
It actually made me a bit sad the way he asked, all gentle and humble.



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JustMX 11/29/2017 3:53am
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JustMX wrote:
How bad ass do you have to be to move thousands of miles from home and live in a cabin without plumbing in Sweden because that...
How bad ass do you have to be to move thousands of miles from home and live in a cabin without plumbing in Sweden because that it what chasing your dreams is all about?
To ride in a series where you are the outsider/new guy, where officials and even your own team is biased and obstructs your pursuit every chance they get.
To finally accomplish your goal against unbelievably long odds.
All this in the days before the internet to research your new environment and stay in touch with friends and family.
With 45 minute motos against hard men.

You would have to be Brad lackey level bad ass.
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Believe it was Czecho , young American going behind iron curtain to follow his Dream . How many of these pampered dudes they have now would...
Believe it was Czecho , young American going behind iron curtain to follow his Dream . How many of these pampered dudes they have now would do that... Ultimate BAAADD !!!! Never will forget Brad Flat Trackin his 450 Kaw on the outside by the fence on big downhill sweeper during 72 trans am , one of the coolest things I have seen in racing...
I believe you may be correct. I know it was at one of the factories. Just got the wrong one, and that only increases his badassedness

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newmann 11/29/2017 5:41am
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I got to spend a little up close and quality time with this beast of a bike. Brad put some serious wear on this beauty!

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magoo1982 11/29/2017 7:01am
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newmann wrote:
I got to spend a little up close and quality time with this beast of a bike. Brad put some serious wear on this beauty! [img]https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/e15/11176623_1097142663646101_302313873_n.jpg[/img]
I got to spend a little up close and quality time with this beast of a bike. Brad put some serious wear on this beauty!

GREAT PIC !!!! To me those were the coolest factory Honda s ever ....
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jeffro503 11/29/2017 9:43am
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Holy shit , those are some really cool old pics!
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magoo1982 11/29/2017 10:31am
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jeffro503 wrote:
Holy shit , those are some really cool old pics!
x2 , Early Christmas present ..... Is that Chuck Sun in background on last pic ??
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smezmx 11/29/2017 10:39am
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Yup chuck sun holding his "pussy" i believe WinkLaughing
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smezmx 11/29/2017 10:44am
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That's also chuck sun with him in the #7h honda pic,and jeff ward with the #711 kawi btw.

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