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!