He is a four times British Masters Grasstrack Champion, 2 times European Grasstrack Champion and world long track competitor.
[2] In 2015, Shanes was part of the British team with Richard Hall, Glen Phillips and Andrew Appleton that won the world championship gold medal at the 2015 Team Long Track World Championship.
He progressed through the youth classes with some success, including British Championship wins in 2010 and 2011.
He upgraded to adult 250cc racing on his 15th birthday and finished 3rd place in the 250cc British Championship that year.
European Championship British Masters In 2017, he signed for Poole Pirates.