Sharp, born in
Arcadia, New South Wales, began his British leagues career riding for
Glasgow Tigers during the
1952 Speedway National League Division Two season. He won the Scottish novices Championship in September 1952. He spent two full seasons with Glasgow but in 1954 was forced to find a new club following Glasgow's withdrawal from the league campaign. He switched to
Ipswich Witches and began to build on his previous seasons averages, recording 6.38 for the 1954 season. He came to prominence in 1956 after recording an 8.93 average for Ipswich. However, following a disappointing 1958 campaign he returned to ride in Australia. He became the Australian champion after winning the
Australian Solo Championship in 1962 and
New South Wales champion in 1964. He won a second Australian title in 1965. == References ==