[1][2][3] Sampson rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1971 to 1982, riding for multiple clubs.

[4] He started his career at Romford Bombers before going on to ride for West Ham Hammers and Barrow.

He was a member of the Exeter Falcons team that won the 1974 British League and doubled up for Eastbourne Eagles in division 2.

He continued to ride for Eastbourne[5] and also rode for the White City Rebels team that won the 1977 British League.

[6] In 1979 Sampson rode for Nottingham Outlaws and in 1980 for Cradley Heathens before finishing his career with Stoke Potters from 1981 to 1982 as the club captain.