When he first rode at Cradley in second half rides, he had no transport and he would push the bike the two miles from home to the track, which he did several times before a lift was organised for him.

As Wolves were about to tour in Italy and offered him a place on the team, he signed without hesitation.

[3][4] Starting his career at Wolverhampton Wolves, where he spent five seasons, he was transferred in controversial circumstances to West Ham Hammers in 1971.

[7] He continued to ride for the Cheetahs for seven years despite a serious crash in 1980 when he sustained serious leg injuries.

[8] He had still remained a builder by trade throughout his career and returned to housebuilding full time after hanging up his leathers.