Inquests opened into deaths of motorcyclists killed in 11-bike crash during British Supersport race
Inquests have been opened into the deaths of two motorcyclists who died following an 11-bike crash during a championship race.
Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after the collision, which saw the 11 riders fall at the first corner of the the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, Cheshire on 5 May.
Inquests into the pair's deaths were opened at Cheshire Coroner's Court on Wednesday 11 June.
The brief hearings for both riders heard how they were involved in the crash 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 in Warwickshire, died later that day in the Winsford area while being taken to hospital, the inquest heard.
Assistant coroner Elizabeth Wheeler adjourned the hearings and listed full inquests to be held on 13 January next year.
The cause of death for each man was not mentioned during the hearing.
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 spokesperson from MotorSport Vision Racing said the race was immediately stopped after the 'chain reaction incident'.
They said: 'This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.'
Organisers said a third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, suffered a broken bone in his neck in the crash.
Five other riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries, but did not need hospital treatment.
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