Career
Hunter worked as an electrician and was a successful cycle speedway rider with Wembley before, winning scores of honours. After taking up motorcycle speedway in 1961 at the Rye House track, his first team place was with the Leicester Hunters in 1962, reaching the Provincial League Riders Final in his first season. He also rode with the Wolverhampton Wolves and for Swindon Robins.
Hunter represented England on ten occasions, and Great Britain on ten, all between 1965 and 1971, including the World Team Cup in 1968.
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. World Team Cup.