John began his career in a Cooper Mk VI in 1952. He immediately achieved some good results including third in his heat at Castle Combe in April, third in the Earl of March Trophy in April to Moss and Brown, fourth at Ibsley, second to Stuart Lewis-Evans at Chimay in May, fifth at the Grand Prix meeting in July and second at Fairwood. In August he achieved a win at Thruxton and then a win at the prestigious 100 mile Commander Yorke Trophy.

For 1953 John used a Staride to finish fourth at the Grand Prix meeting on the 18th of July, against top opposition, and take a win at Thruxton in August.

Thereafter, he switched to driving and preparing a variety of Jaguar cars, most notably Mk IIs and was friends with Mike Hawthorn. He still competes occasionally at the Goodwood Revival.

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