Born | Marlborough, England | 11 November 1949
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Died | 16 September 2015 | (aged 65)
Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1972-1979 | Swindon Robins |
1972 | Peterborough Panthers |
1979 | Milton Keynes Knights |
David John Ashby (11 November 1949 – 16 September 2015) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1]
Born in Marlborough, England, he rode for Swindon Robins between 1972 and 1978, making 151 appearances,[2] and had spells riding for Peterborough Panthers and Milton Keynes Knights. He retired in 1979.
He died of cancer on 16 September 2015, aged 65.[3]
His brother Martin Ashby was a speedway rider. His two sons, Lee and Jamie, rode motocross with their dad, David, acting as mechanic.[citation needed]