He began his career as an amateur in 1981, driving a Simca, and quickly became very successful in the Belgian Rally Championship. by 1991 to 1993, he joined the GME team that contested only in some selected World Rally Championship (WRC) events and in non-WRC events. In 1992, he managed a first podium finish for him on the final running of the notorious Rallye Côte d'Ivoire and finished second in an ex-works Opel Kadett GSI.
He started his career as a hobbyist in 1981, driving a Simca, and rapidly achieved great success in the Belgian Rally Championship. By 1991 to 1993, he joined the GME team that participated only in some selected World Rally Championship (WRC) events and non-WRC events. In 1992, he secured his first podium finish for him on the final running of the infamous Rallye Côte d'Ivoire and finished second in an ex-works Opel Kadett GSI.