[1] Hunter worked as an electrician and was a successful cycle speedway rider with Wembley before, winning scores of honours.
[2] After taking up motorcycle speedway in 1961 at the Rye House track, his first team place was with the Leicester Hunters in 1962,[3] reaching the Provincial League Riders Final in his first season.
[2][4] He then joined the newly formed Hackney Hawks in 1963, captaining the team in their first season, and won the London Riders' Championship at the first attempt.
He was also a part of the West Ham team that won the inaugural British League championship in 1965.
[2] After retiring from racing he was appointed to a technical adviser role for Leicester Lions in 1981, taking over management of the team the following year.