Career
Crutcher made his debut for third division team the Poole Pirates in 1951 at age 16. He made his first World Final appearance in only his second year of racing in 1952, finishing in twelfth place. At the start of 1953 Crutcher moved to first division team the Wembley Lions and appeared in the next four World Championship finals, finishing second in 1954 behind Ronnie Moore.
Wembley closed down in 1956 and Crutcher moved to the Southampton Saints until he retired from the sport at the end of 1959.
1952 - London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 6pts
1953 - London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 6pts
1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - Second - 13pts
1955 - London, Wembley Stadium - 5th - 10pts
1956 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 9pts
1958 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - did not ride
1959 - London, Wembley Stadium - 6th - 10pts.
