Ron Chandler

Ron Chandler was a British short-circuit road racer who entered selected Grand Prix motorcycle events between 1966 and 1971.

A Thames Lighterman by trade, Chandler was sponsored during his early career from 1962 by entrant Tom Kirby a motorcycle dealer with premises at Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, Essex. Breaking his ties to Tom Kirby in 1964, Chandler was then sponsored by Reg Kirby, Tom's brother and a motorcycle dealer from Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, whose bikes were prepared by Colin Seeley's race shop, Colin Seeley Racing Developments.

In 1967 Chandler won the prestigious 'King of Brands' title race.

His best Grand Prix season was in 1969, when he finished in seventh place in the 500cc world championship.