steve roberts Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago Sad to read that Martin has died...a true legend and loyal rider. RIP. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 15 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Sad to read that Martin has died...a true legend and loyal rider. RIP. Condolences to his Family at this time. Cracking rider for the 'Robins'. R.I.P. + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago Oh, I hadn't seen anything? That is so sad to hear. Absolutely legend, always got a very warm welcome at Plough Lane. What a rider... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago (edited) Such desperately sad news! Martin Ashby was a true Swindon sporting icon and one of my first sporting heroes. He won the 1st race I ever saw, was undefeated in the first 5 meetings I went to and was my Dad's favourite rider - these things stay with you. A glittering career, but always such a humble, polite and generous man with fans. Sleep well Martin, and thank you! Edited 16 hours ago by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago R.I.P .Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggo Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago A Swindon legend, rest easy Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Sad news a true Swindon legend, a great rider and a humble man, very classy on the bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago He had some great races at Hyde Rd.... A time when this country had many absolute top level riders, and he was definitely one of the best... RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago A credit to the sport in every way RIP . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Sad news, he was a genuine Top Rider and very stylish.Remember him winning the Scottish Open at Coatbridge against a World Class field and he was a World class rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago (edited) Sad news, other sharing the same name, 'Crash' was one of my favourite riders back in the day as I thought his white face mask, distinctive red leathers with white & black stripes looked so cool. He was popular at Hull, Boulevard days, guested for the Vikings helping secure a few away wins. The nickname, Crash, was a true misnomer, Martin was one of the safest riders in the sport, think it came after a spill very early doors in his career, it rhymed & so it stuck. RIP Martin.... Edited 4 hours ago by martinmauger spelling x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Martin Ashby was my absolute hero when I started going to speedway in the early 70’s. A brilliant rider with many seasons averaging over 10. I remember one race at the Abbey where he forgot to turn his fuel on in heat one, was miles at the back but came through and beat I think Valentine off the last bend to take the win. Also the 1975 British Final at Coventry when he was in a race off for the final spot at Wembley against Ray Wilson. Wilson gated, Ashby attacked up the inside for three laps and got through, but gave Wilson racing room for the Leicester rider to. Last around and win by half a bike. True gentleman. Swindon hero. RIP Martin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 32 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Martin Ashby was my absolute hero when I started going to speedway in the early 70’s. A brilliant rider with many seasons averaging over 10. I remember one race at the Abbey where he forgot to turn his fuel on in heat one, was miles at the back but came through and beat I think Valentine off the last bend to take the win. Explore Riding Gear Also the 1975 British Final at Coventry when he was in a race off for the final spot at Wembley against Ray Wilson. Wilson gated, Ashby attacked up the inside for three laps and got through, but gave Wilson racing room for the Leicester rider to. Last around and win by half a bike. True gentleman. Swindon hero. RIP Martin. That Valentine race is on Retro Speedway's 1974 production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK246 Posted 56 minutes ago Report Share Posted 56 minutes ago R.I.P. a true legend of the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted 17 minutes ago Report Share Posted 17 minutes ago A great rider and always seemed a decent guy. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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