David Ashby (speedway rider)
Born |
Marlborough | 11 November 1949
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Died | 16 September 2015 65) | (aged
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
- ↑ "Speedway legend David Ashby loses cancer fight". Swindon Advertiser.
External links
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