Career

Betts began his career with the Norwich Stars but joined the King"s Lynn Starsin 1965 after the closure of Norwich. He remained there for the majority of his career, spending one season with Reading Racers before he retired on the eve of the 1980 season. He was awarded a testimonial meeting in 1975 after ten years of continuous service to the club

Betts was a regular England international.

In 2005, Betts was voted as the greatest King"s Lynn Stars rider of all time by the clubs fans. Individual World Championship

1974 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 12th - 6pts

World Pairs Championship

World Team Cup

1966 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium (with Barry Briggs / Nigel Boocock / Ivan Mauger / Colin Pratt) - 4th - 8pts (0).

Achievements

• He became World Pairs Champion with Ray Wilson in 1972 and was a member of the Great Britain team that won the World Team Cup in 1972 and 1973. 1972 - Borås (with Ray Wilson) - Winner - 24pts (9) 1972 - Olching, Olching Speedwaybahn (with Ivan Mauger / Ray Wilson / John Louis) Winner - 36pts (8) 1973 - London, Wembley Stadium (with Malcolm Simmons / Ray Wilson / Peter Collins) – Winner – 37pts (9).