He founded the Surtees Racing Organisation team that competed as a constructor in Formula One, Formula 2 and Formula 5000 from 1970 to 1978.
Osnovao je svoju trkaću momčad Surtees Racing Organisation koja se natjecala u takmičenjima Formule 1, Formule 2 i Formule 5000 od 1970. do 1978.