Nick Lacey was one of the few riders to beat Dylan Clayton for a National title during his time racing in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Not content with just British titles, Nick also had big wins in Europe, taking the European title in 1989 while riding for Links Racing.
Still, Nick’s real standout year came in 1990 while riding for MCS, doubling at the European Championships in Switzerland and then going on to win the World Championships in France a few weeks later (Lane 8 as well), in dominant fashion.
Nick was known for his size, power, and strong starts, but maybe his biggest asset as a rider was his mental strength when it counted.
Shortly after his World title win, Nick had no real goals left in amateur, so he turned Superclass. Even at such a young age, he still made finals and podiums numerous times over the next few years before retiring from racing.
Photo Credit: Invert Magazine / Simon Parkinson
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