 In 1949 he placed third and fourth in the TT as well as taking the North West 200 again.Norton introduced the "Featherbed frame" in 1950 contributing to his 1950 first place in the 350cc Junior race and second place in the 500cc Senior race.Further placings in the 1950 Dutch TT and Swiss Grand Prix ensured his position in the 1950 Grand Prix season with seventh and fourth place respectively in the 500cc and 350cc championship standings.