Arthur Price: key obituary facts
Is Arthur Price dead? Yes. Arthur Price died on August 9, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Arthur Price's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Arthur Price known for?
He was a British speedway rider.
More about Arthur Price
Born: 30 April 1946.
Place of birth: Wolverhampton.
Gender: male.
Occupation: motorcycle racer.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Arthur Malcolm Price.
Arthur Price, the British motorcycle speedway rider who died on August 9, 2026, aged 80, was born in Wolverhampton in 1946 and raced under his full name, Arthur Malcolm Price.
He began his speedway career in 1968 with Wolverhampton Wolves, making his competitive debut on loan to Crayford Kestrels and Nelson Admirals before moving to King’s Lynn Stars the following year. Price rode in both divisions of the British League during his career, including spells with Boston Barracudas, and was selected to represent England three times.
His most notable individual success came in 1973, when he won the Second Division Riders Championship at Wimbledon Stadium.