Achievements

• Eric became British Champion in 1974 after finishing on the rostrum three times previously. In 1976 he also helped Peter Collins win the Speedway World Championship by stripping, cleaning and rebuilding his clutch between heats in the final, and by keeping away an attempt by the Polish contingent to put off Collins who were making irrational protests over his fuel. In 1980 he became coach of England with Ian Thomas as team manager, winning the World Team Cup and the Speedway World Pairs Championship, with Michael Lee also becoming World Champion. In 2004 Eric became co-promoter of the Hull Vikings where they won the Premier League, the Knock-Out Cup and the Craven Shield.