David Ashby (speedway rider)

David Ashby
Born (1949-11-11)11 November 1949
Marlborough
Died 16 September 2015(2015-09-16) (aged 65)
Nationality British
Current club information
Career status retired 1979
Career history
1972-1978 Swindon Robins
1972 Peterborough Panthers
1979 Milton Keynes Knights

David Ashby (11 November 1949 – 16 September 2015) was a British motorcycle speedway rider, brother of Martin Ashby.

Career

Born in Marlborough, England, he rode for Swindon Robins between 1972 and 1978, making 151 appearances, and had spells riding for Peterborough Panthers and Milton Keynes Knights. His two sons, Lee and Jamie, rode motocross with their dad, David, acting as mechanic.

Background

He retired in 1979. He died of cancer on 16 September 2015, aged 65.[1]

References

  1. "Speedway legend David Ashby loses cancer fight". Swindon Advertiser.


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