Career
He entered his first major race, the first in 1930 riding an over-the counter, 350 cc Velocette KTT in the Junior event, finishing third at a speed of 60.34 mph. He retired from the 500 cc race with a blown engine, again riding his 350, when holding third place. lieutenant was a winning combination as he claimed the Junior TT and finished second in the Senior TT as well as winning the 350cc European Championship.
After finishing third in the 1939 Senior he missed the 1947 TT due to a practice spill on a 500cc Moto Guzzi.
Frith, alongside other riders from Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, Ariel and Matchless works teams, served in the army during World War 2 at the Infantry Driving & Maintenance School stationed at Keswick, where officers and NCOs learned how to ride cross-country. Sergeant Freddie Frith taught teams of four on Norton 500s over Skiddaw in all weathers.
A special treat on the last day was reserved for roadwork, following Frith"s track-style fast cornering. 1949 point system (key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap).