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 began his career as a weekend driver in 1981, driving a Simca, and quickly gained recognition for his success in the Belgian Rally Championship. Between 1991 and 1993, he joined the GME team that competed only in select World Rally Championship (WRC) events and non-WRC events. In 1992, he achieved his first podium finish on the final running of the notorious Rallye Côte d'Ivoire and finished second in an ex-works Opel Kadett GSI.