Was adopted as a child. Ran a banana farm and restaurant in South Africa, but no longer lives there, partly because son Gary was shot dead there, whilst Ted's brother was killed in a racing accident in the 1970's. Ted still remains linked to the sport as an advisor and also runs Australia's Mini Challenge Series and has links with powerboating and yachting, as well as business interests in Australia and the Phillippines, where he now lives. Originally he was a car transporter businessman in Essex, although he has also run a number of businesses including lines in hosiery and patrol boats. Real name is Norman.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010