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". Farmer retired in 2021 after receiving injuries in accidents. He died suddenly on 10 November 2022, at the age of 35.

Personal life

Farmer was born on 5 February 1987 in

Clogher Clogher (; , ) is a village and civil parish in the border area of south County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Blackwater, 5.8 miles from the border crossing to County Monaghan. It stands on the townlands of Clogher Demesne ...

, County Tyrone. On 4 November 2022, Farmer was found unresponsive and was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary where he died on 10 November.

Racing background

Farmer became 2011 National Superstock 600 champion and National Superstock 1000 champion in 2012 and 2018. He also won 2017

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.BSB: Farmer finally claims British Supersport crown
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'', 15 October 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2022 Farmer was a member of prominent BSB teams, including the

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team, Buildbase Suzuki and

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References

1987 births 2022 deaths Motorsport people from County Tyrone Motorcycle racers from Northern Ireland People from Clogher {{motorcycle-sport-bio-stub