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[[Image:KatieHolmes.JPG|thumb|Katie Holmes, a William Lacey look-alike]]
 
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'''William "shadow" Lacey''' is a [[Mario Kart 64]] player, staff member, and popular personality in the [[mariokart64.com|kart community]], finishing 3rd in the Karter Contest 2004. According to his copy of Websters Dictionary, he is described as "''a handsome and talented young fellow with a flair for words. Quick to laugh, slow to anger. A lady's man. A man for every occasion and with an intellect to match''". He is a vetaran in the community, but is still active on the forum, and is a moderator.
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'''William "shadow" Lacey''' is a [[Mario Kart 64]] player, staff member, and popular personality in the [[mariokart64.com|kart community]], finishing 3rd in the Karter Contest 2004. According to his copy of Websters Dictionary, he is described as "''a handsome and talented young fellow with a flair for words. Quick to laugh, slow to anger. A lady's man. A man for every occasion and with an intellect to match''". He is a vetaran in the community, but is still active on the forum, and is an administrator.
  
William's main claim-to-fame was being the first player to reach the vaunted God rank in MK64. He also set a DK 3lap [[WR]] that was extremely fast for its time, more than 1.5 seconds ahead of 2nd place.  He promptly typed up a detailed strategy and later released a [http://www.thengamer.com/MK64/13-DKsJungleParkway/dk-15158(pal)-Lacey.mpg video]. His other claim-to-fame was his MK64 strategy pages, that described his preferred routes for the non-shortcut races. The strategies were littered with wit and humour, and were an interesting read even for those who could not benefit from their tactics. Unfortunately, William never managed to be world champion, despite being ranked at the very top for years. He was ranked 2nd behind [[Sami Cetin]] for some time, and while he eventually overcame Sami, it was not until after [[Michael Jongerius]] had taken the top spot.
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William's main claim-to-fame was being the first player to reach the vaunted God rank in MK64. He also set a DK 3lap [[WR]] that was extremely fast for its time, more than 1.5 seconds ahead of 2nd place.  He promptly typed up a detailed strategy and later released a [http://www.thengamer.com/MK64/13-DKsJungleParkway/dk-15158(pal)-Lacey.mpg video]. His other claim-to-fame was his MK64 strategy pages, that described his preferred routes for the non-shortcut races. The strategies were littered with wit and humour, and were an interesting read even for those who could not benefit from their tactics. Unfortunately, William never managed to be world champion, despite being ranked at the very top for years. He was ranked 2nd behind [[Sami Cetin]] for some time, and while he eventually overcame Sami, it was not until after [[Michael Jongerius]] had taken the top spot. He is still occasionally active, even gaining a new WR on BC this year, and is currently ranked #4 on the Player's List.
  
 
He later had a much shorter career in the early days of [[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]], where he used to have a fairly decent rank but has since fallen all the way down to 190th.
 
He later had a much shorter career in the early days of [[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]], where he used to have a fairly decent rank but has since fallen all the way down to 190th.
  
As a staff member, William created MK64's profiles, times viewer and several interesting extras, such as the "Super Duper Magical Matchup Program Deluxe". William is highly respected in the kart community, for both his karting achievements, programming contributions and personality (he has a degree in Maths, so he knows something about everything).
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Recently, William has become the runner of the MKWii site, updating news and awards and adding many features such as the Domination page. His elaborate news updates often include humorous pictures and diagrams to keep the site entertaining. He also plays the game, having held the WR on his home course of DKJP in the early days of competition and currently fighting to stay in the top 30.
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William has also done a lot of work as a staff member of the MK64 site. He created MK64's profiles, times viewer and several interesting extras, such as the "Super Duper Magical Matchup Program Deluxe". Rumor has it that he is now also working on rebuilding the MK64 site to make it more automated and modern.
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William is highly respected in the kart community, for both his karting achievements, programming contributions and personality (he has a degree in Maths, so he knows something about everything).
  
 
One of the most infamous kart in-jokes originated with William posting a picture of himself dresses as a maid, nicknamed Susan. The photo was supposedly a Halloween cross-dressing costume, complete with wig, laced dress, dust wand, apron, and an enigmatic pout. But he got more than he bargained for, because Susan's legacy continues even today, and the joke occasionally pops up in conversation behind his back.
 
One of the most infamous kart in-jokes originated with William posting a picture of himself dresses as a maid, nicknamed Susan. The photo was supposedly a Halloween cross-dressing costume, complete with wig, laced dress, dust wand, apron, and an enigmatic pout. But he got more than he bargained for, because Susan's legacy continues even today, and the joke occasionally pops up in conversation behind his back.

Revision as of 12:57, 17 July 2008

William Lacey
In the full shot, he wears lace stockings.
Katie Holmes, a William Lacey look-alike

William "shadow" Lacey is a Mario Kart 64 player, staff member, and popular personality in the kart community, finishing 3rd in the Karter Contest 2004. According to his copy of Websters Dictionary, he is described as "a handsome and talented young fellow with a flair for words. Quick to laugh, slow to anger. A lady's man. A man for every occasion and with an intellect to match". He is a vetaran in the community, but is still active on the forum, and is an administrator.

William's main claim-to-fame was being the first player to reach the vaunted God rank in MK64. He also set a DK 3lap WR that was extremely fast for its time, more than 1.5 seconds ahead of 2nd place. He promptly typed up a detailed strategy and later released a video. His other claim-to-fame was his MK64 strategy pages, that described his preferred routes for the non-shortcut races. The strategies were littered with wit and humour, and were an interesting read even for those who could not benefit from their tactics. Unfortunately, William never managed to be world champion, despite being ranked at the very top for years. He was ranked 2nd behind Sami Cetin for some time, and while he eventually overcame Sami, it was not until after Michael Jongerius had taken the top spot. He is still occasionally active, even gaining a new WR on BC this year, and is currently ranked #4 on the Player's List.

He later had a much shorter career in the early days of Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, where he used to have a fairly decent rank but has since fallen all the way down to 190th.

Recently, William has become the runner of the MKWii site, updating news and awards and adding many features such as the Domination page. His elaborate news updates often include humorous pictures and diagrams to keep the site entertaining. He also plays the game, having held the WR on his home course of DKJP in the early days of competition and currently fighting to stay in the top 30.

William has also done a lot of work as a staff member of the MK64 site. He created MK64's profiles, times viewer and several interesting extras, such as the "Super Duper Magical Matchup Program Deluxe". Rumor has it that he is now also working on rebuilding the MK64 site to make it more automated and modern.

William is highly respected in the kart community, for both his karting achievements, programming contributions and personality (he has a degree in Maths, so he knows something about everything).

One of the most infamous kart in-jokes originated with William posting a picture of himself dresses as a maid, nicknamed Susan. The photo was supposedly a Halloween cross-dressing costume, complete with wig, laced dress, dust wand, apron, and an enigmatic pout. But he got more than he bargained for, because Susan's legacy continues even today, and the joke occasionally pops up in conversation behind his back.

Not only does William dress like a girl, but it's confirmed by MyHeritage that William looks like a girl. 9 of the top 10 people whose faces match most closely with William's face are all hot girls. Coincidence? I think not.

External Links

The 2008 Karter Contest
Complete Bracket | Prediction Contest | Matchups & Results

(BOLD indicates players in Round 3)


Mario Circuit (A)
Zwartjes | Jones
Taylor | Fabien
Moritz | L'Hoest
Ellis | Sacco
Toad's Turnpike (E)
Bukrim | Garman
van Asselt | Stinson
Patricio | Tanzer
Duff | Manning
Sherbet Land (I)
Hantson | Sullivan
Pugh | Babjar
Meaks | Bunde
Biff | Booth
DK's Jungle Parkway (M)
G-Danzee | Christensen
Make That Jump | Jongbloed
Hoernemann | Hermanny
Brutus | Sargoth

Peach Beach (B)
Segas | Balch
JSX | DarkRoy
Lacey | mattniss
Stellmacher | Faria
Coconut Mall (F)
Tapani | Benny
Lokken | TB1
Ostro | Langerak
Luca | Huber
Sky Garden (J)
Bhoja | Gregor
Clark | STanney
Stevie | GAS
Holmiere | Finn
Peach Gardens (N)
Holy Moly | Barnard
Billingsley | ALAKTORN
BPA | Rudmarker
Weatherton | Habben

Riverside Park (C)
Leare | Smith
Liem | Dufault
Steel | Engelsman
Karlo | Pacino
Waluigi Pinball (G)
Vince | Welch
Hasso | chili
Needham | Laflamme
PYL | Fried
Koopa Beach (K)
Stelzig | Michorius
Kles | KVD
Honko | Pobre
Shelbourne | LPS
Moo Moo Breadows (O)
Rub | Flemmer
Schiering | Jongerius
NeoSMK | Cole
Sword | Boudreau

Kalimari Desert (D)
Dunkel | Darius
Pulsar | Whalls
Miller | White
Kmacc | TvL
Ghost Valley (H)
Ord | P@UL
Miss April | Marques
Happy | Borne
Gaffikin | Runnelid
Bowser Castle (L)
den Dulk | SEB
Bernier | Maaatthew
Math | Etch
Layne | Wonn
Rainbow Road (P)
Karlsson | Thingy
di Vano | Stoneman
Pabst | Sascha
Cooper | Oliver