About Bob Kilby
Lived 1944 – 2009 (aged 64). Bob Kilby was a British motorcycle racer.
Robert Stanley Kilby (23 September 1944 – 11 January 2009) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England, who rode for the Swindon Robins, Oxford Rebels and Exeter Falcons. He earned 37 international caps for the England national speedway team and 5 caps for the Great Britain team.
Speedway career From the start of his career in 1964 to its end in 1983, he rode some 2,226 times over 556 meetings, and amassed a total of 4,192 points. He was a member of the Robins' British League title-winning team of 1967.
He also won the Midland Cup on two occasions with the club in 1967 and 1968. He returned to Swindon in 1975 after two seasons with the Oxford Rebels.
He died on 11 January 2009 at his home in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon.
His son, Lee, wrote a biography of his father "To the Heart of Kilb".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Kilby?
British speedway rider
When was Bob Kilby born?
Bob Kilby was born on 23 September 1944 in Swindon.
When did Bob Kilby die?
Bob Kilby died on 11 January 2009.
What was Bob Kilby's occupation?
Bob Kilby was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Bob Kilby?
Bob Kilby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Kilby. https://biography.guide/bob-kilby/
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