Keith Farmer. | |
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Born | Clogher, Northern Ireland | 5 February 1987
Died | 10 November 2022[1] | (aged 35)
Occupation | Motorcycle racer |
Keith Farmer (2 February 1987 – 10 November 2022) was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer. A four-time national champion, he was described as "one of Northern Ireland's most successful motorcyclists".[2]
Farmer retired in 2021 after receiving injuries in accidents.[3][4][5][6][2] He died suddenly on 10 November 2022, at the age of 35.[1][7]
Farmer was born on 5 February 1987 in Clogher, County Tyrone.[8][7]
On 4 November 2022, Farmer was found unresponsive and was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary where he died on 10 November.[7]
Farmer became 2011 National Superstock 600 champion and National Superstock 1000 champion in 2012 and 2018.[9] He also won 2017 British Supersport Championship.[10] Farmer was a member of prominent BSB teams, including the Paul Bird Motorsport team, Buildbase Suzuki and TAS Racing.