[3] Chitty started speedway racing in 1930 in Detroit, Chicago and New York City in the United States, where he was noticed in 1934 by Johnnie Hoskins.

He was not successful in his trial and was looking for other employment when the West Ham promoter Hoskins gave him another chance five months later, which he took.

[3] The 1938 season saw a considerable improvement in his racing, Chitty winning the Opening Cup and the London Riders' Championship, both at New Cross.

[3] Chitty qualified for the World Final held at Wembley Stadium in London in 1937, finishing 12th with 15 points.

[5] In 1946 he rejoined West Ham and was made team captain, reaching the finals of the British Riders Championship that year.