Courtney comes from a speedway family; His brother Scott and uncle
Sean Courtney were both speedway riders before him, and his father
Mark Courtney is a former England international. In 2002 he became British under-15 champion. In 2010, he rode for
Glasgow Tigers on loan from
King's Lynn Stars before returning to ride for King's Lynn towards the end of the season. In 2010 he signed for
Leicester Lions, the team that his father rode for 126 times, for their return to speedway in the
Premier League. After being released by Leicester mid-season he later joined National League team
Dudley Heathens. ==Management==