His father Ken was a former rider with the Poole Pirates.

Lee opted for a change in clubs in 1983 and move to the Poole Pirates.

In 1969 he was transferred to the Poole Pirates.

Poole Pirates were the only new entrant, promoted from the former lower tier.

Poole Pirates won the title, having won Division Three in the previous season.

Crutcher made his debut for third division team the Poole Pirates in 1951 at age 16.

The name change proved to be unpopular and was reverted to the Poole Pirates after two seasons.

He moved once more in 2002 to the Poole Pirates before missing the 2003 and 2004 seasons while riding overseas.

The Poole Pirates are the defending champions from the 2011 season.

He has also ridden for the Poole Pirates but returned to the Panthers on a full transfer in 2006.