Born in
Bath, Somerset, Hughes' first experience of speedway was at the training track at
Reading in 1999. After gaining experience in second-half rides at
Swindon, he was part of the
Mildenhall Fen Tigers team that won the
Conference League in 2004. Hughes represented
Great Britain at Under-21 level, in a test match against Australasia in 2009. He returned to Plymouth in 2011, after starting the season with
Somerset Rebels. He played a major part in Plymouth's first ever away win in the Premier League, scoring 11 points in the win at
Leicester Lions. but was forced to miss part of the season through injury after breaking his other collarbone on 12 August. He was subsequently loaned to
National League team
Isle of Wight Islanders, scoring a five ride paid maximum in his first match. In August, after blowing several engines during the season he announced his retirement from the sport for financial reasons. His retirement proved to be short-lived as he signed to ride for
Stoke Potters in 2013. In 2016, after signing for
Eastbourne Eagles he broke his leg during the first match of the season but would return later in the season for
Mildenhall Fen Tigers. ==Family==