Four-time British Champion Keith Farmer has died

All at MoreBikes are sad to learn of the sudden death of four-time British champion Keith Farmer.

Clogher, County Tyrone born Mr Farmer, 35, now residing in Cumbria, passed away at 0145 this morning surrounded by his family. He had officially retired this year after a glowing career – winning the Superstock 600 title in 2011, following that up with the Superstock 1000 crown the following year. The British Supersport Championship was won by Keith in 2017 who the claimed the Superstock 1000 title for a second time in 2018 with Northern Ireland’s TAS Racing team.

Tributes have started to pour in:

Andrew Irwin, who raced against Keith, said on Twitter: “Keith, you taught me more about race craft in 2017 than I’ve learnt in my whole race career. You were a four-time British champion that didn’t only have raw talent but also worked hard away from racing. Rest in peace mate until we meet again.”

Stuart Higgs, Series and Race Director of the British Superbike Championship, also paid tribute on social media: “Awful news to wake up to about the sudden and untimely passing of Keith Farmer. Thinking of his family, friends and loved ones. May he rest in peace.”

Multiple North West 200, Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix winner Phillip McCallen said Mr Farmer was a “great person and rider”.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Keith Farmer.