Kiwi rider's death revealed as second racing tragedy for partner
The death of New Zealand rider Shane Richardson after a 'catastrophic' 11-bike crash in the British Supersport Championship has been revealed as a second racing tragedy for his partner.
The 29-year-old and Owen Jenner, 21, could not be saved after being caught up in a 'chain reaction incident' exiting the first turn of the first feature race of the 2025 season.
Richardson died on his way to hospital while Jenner, after resuscitation attempts, died at the Oulton Park circuit medical centre.
Richardson is survived by his partner Hannah and their two children Max and Maddie, with Hannah sharing a photo of the family following his death.
Hannah previously lost a partner following a race crash in 2016.
Billy Redmayne died in hospital on their two-year anniversary, days after suffering significant brain injuries in an accident in the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in England.
'Myself and his family decided rather than prolong the inevitable, we would turn off his life support machine and donate whatever organs we could,' Hannah wrote at the time.
'A match was found for his liver and kidneys and his pancreas will be used for research. I am holding on to the fact that Billy died died doing what he loved, and that was the way he always wanted it.
'Today was our anniversary. Today was also the day that I lay in Billy's arms whilst he took his last breath. Saying goodbye to him was the hardest thing I have ever done.'
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Richardson was also friends with Redmayne and shared a photo of the pair with Hannah and another friend as he mourned Redmayne's death at the time.
'How quickly it all can change. I'll never forget the short-lived time we shared both racing, and getting the most drunk I've ever been!' Richardson wrote.
'RIP Billy, ride on up there.'
Richardson's death came just two years after fellow Kiwi and friend Damon Rees died aged 28 following a short battle with illness while in England competing in the Supersport Championship.
Kiwi riders paid tribute to Richardson on Monday.
New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood was also hurt in the crash at Oulton Park but escaped with minor injuries.
'Struggling to find the words for what happened,' he wrote.
'Rest in peace Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time.'
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New Zealand's Moto3 rider Cormac Buchanan shared a heartfelt tribute to Richardson.
'Shane was truly one of the best people I ever had the privilege of sharing the track with, not only a super talented rider but a down to earth person away from it.
'You never failed to put a smile on all of our faces. You were someone I could look up too and learn from and I am so lucky to have had your guidance in my first year in Europe in the UK.
'I cherish all of the track walks with you ... the hard battles we had, bumping bars and swapping paint.
'I'm grateful to have been able to consider you a competitor, rival, and a friend. I always felt your support no matter what the situation, race, or outcome was.
'To Hannah, Max, and Maddie I send you all of my love, support, and condolences. I am always riding with you, thank you for everything Shane.'
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