Career
Wright was also a squad member for Unia Tarnow in Liga I in Poland along with his Belle Vue Aces team mates Steve Boxall and Patrick Hougaard. James" brother Charles is also a speedway rider. He started his career with the Buxton Hitmen before progressing to his current clubs.
In June 2007, Wright signed for Vastervik to ride in the Swedish Elite League.
Wright represented Great Britain for the 2007 Under 21-World Cup Final. In November 2007 Wright announced he had signed a two-year deal to ride for Unia Tarnów in Poland.
The Swindon Robins announced that Wright would ride for them in 2008 in the Elite League. After Swindon couldn"t fit James into their 2009 team James was signed by the Belle Vue Aces to continue his career in the Elite League.