David John Ashby (11 November 1949 â 16 September 2015) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England.
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. He retired in 1980.
He died of cancer on 16 September 2015, aged 65.
His brother Martin Ashby was a speedway rider. His two sons, Lee and Jamie, rode motocross with their dad, David, acting as mechanic.