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[3] and Milton Keynes Knights.

[4] His brother Martin Ashby was a speedway rider.

[5] His two sons, Lee and Jamie, rode motocross with their dad, David, acting as mechanic.

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