Four-time British motorcycle champion, Keith Farmer passed away at age 35. Farmer, known as the Clogher Bullet, passed away suddenly, his brother David announced on Thursday.
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The cause of his death is not known.
David in his statement said, “I’m lost for words our little brother left us at 1:45 this morning with us all by his side. Life will never be the same again, he made us all so prod and he will be very sorely missed. Love you Meekie #33”.
Tributes have been pouring in from the motocross community following the news of his passing.
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TAS Racing, Farmer’s team when he raced the Superstock 1000 series, wrote in a Twitter post that his “infectious smile will be missed by everyone who knew him.”
They added that the team remained in touch with Farmer after his retirement and that many happy memories were enjoyed with him on a personal and professional level.
Farmer who was based in Cumbria was described as a pure raw talent whose motorsport career was hampered by injury and bad luck.
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