 After becoming Dunlop Star of Tomorrow Champion in 1982 his early racing included Formula Ford 1600, racing against Ayrton Senna in 1981.Andy went on to Rallying in National and International Rallys, including the 1984 RAC Rally and 24 hours of Iepres, in which he won class in a semi works Toyota Corolla GT.He Then won Saloon car titles in 1988 Monroe Saloon Championship and 1989 Firestone Saloon Champion, in Vw golf 16v.He was 1990 Nationl Production Saloon Car Champion, in A Ford Sierra Cosworth, which led to a drive in the prestigious British Touring Car Championship.