John Fisher was a contemporary of Fangio, Moss, Surtees and Hawthorn, who was a good friend. He has raced at all of the UK circuits, including Dundrod TT 4 times,  in either a Lotus, Climax or a Cooper. In addition he has raced with Graham Hill, another friend. Hill infact used to work on Fisher's cars before his success!

As well as cars, John raced motorcycles and entered the Isle of Man TT 15 times. He won 5 Bronze Replicas there. He rode MV'sand AJS' for 6 years. Amongst others he raced against the great Geoff Duke. 

In 1957 John Fisher joined the BRDC as a Life Member.