| David Ashby | |
| Nationality: | British (English) |
| Birth Date: | 11 November 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Marlborough, England |
| Years1: | 1972-1979 |
| Career1: | Swindon Robins |
| Years2: | 1972 |
| Career2: | Peterborough Panthers |
| Years3: | 1979 |
| Career3: | 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.