Perks rode in the
top two tiers of British Speedway from 1972 to 1987, riding for various clubs. Perks began a cycle speedway career with a team called the Oldbury Lions and after one appearance for
Scunthorpe Saints joined the
Cradley Heathens in 1972. He won the Ivor Hughes Trophy for best novice during his inaugural season at Dudley Wood. In 1984, he won the silver medal at the
National League Riders' Championship. Perks captained
Newcastle Diamonds in 1986. == References ==