Inquest opens into deaths of two motorcyclists who were killed in 11-bike crash during race at Oulton Park
Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after the collision at Oulton Park in Cheshire on May 5.
Inquests into their deaths were opened at Cheshire Coroner's Court today, with brief hearings for both men told they were involved in the collision at the racetrack.
Mr Jenner, of Medway, East Sussex, was pronounced dead at the scene, the hearing was told.
Mr Richardson, who was originally from New Zealand but living in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, died later that day in the Winsford area while being taken to hospital.
Assistant coroner Elizabeth Wheeler adjourned the hearings and listed full inquests to be held on January 13, 2026. The cause of death for each man was not mentioned.
Race organisers previously said Mr Jenner suffered a 'catastrophic head injury' and Mr Richardson was taken to the medical centre with 'severe chest injuries' but died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The riders were taking part in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship organised by MotorSport Vision Racing, which abandoned the race as medical services were deployed to help the injured.
In a statement released at the time, a MotorSport Vision Racing spokesman said the race was immediately stopped after the 'chain reaction incident'.
The spokesman said: 'This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.'
Mr Richardson, who had a young family, previously described himself online as 'just a joiner from New Zealand chasing my dreams and racing'.
Organisers said a third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, suffered a broken bone in his neck in the crash.
Mr Tunstall was treated on the track and taken to the medical centre before being transferred to the Royal Stoke with 'significant back and abdominal injuries'.
Five other riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries, but did not need hospital treatment.
Cheshire Constabulary previously said officers were investigating the crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing.
The Supersport Championship is a support class to the main British Superbike series.
Mr Jenner was the 2024 British GP2 champion and was signed to Rapid Honda.
Mr Richardson was in the Astro JJR Hippo Suzuki team sponsored by Hippo waste removal service.
Former 'grid girl' Hannah James, who was Mr Richardson's partner, had also suffered the death of a previous partner in the sport.
Her previous boyfriend Billy Redmayne, 24, was killed in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016.
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