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South Wales Guardian
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Ammanford rider speaks on fatal tragedy in motorbike race
Lewis Jones was one of 11 riders involved in a crash in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, which led to the rest of the event being cancelled. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, both died whereas another rider was taken to hospital and five other riders suffered minor injuries. Lewis was one of three riders who were not injured. (Image: Gavin Elliott) Despite being involved in the crash, Lewis was one of three riders who were not hurt. A spokesperson for Lewis Jones Racing said: 'On behalf of Lewis and the team we want to send out our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and teams of the riders who sadly lost their lives in this tragic accident and those injured speedy recoveries. 'Thank you also to the medics, marshals and officials.' The Ammanford racer finished day one with a combined practice of 37th in the main Supersport Series and 1st in the Supersport Cup. (Image: Gavin Elliott) Jenner died from a severe head injury despite resuscitation efforts at the circuit's medical centre while Richardson, who suffered severe chest injuries, died en route to Royal Stoke University Hospital. Meanwhile, Tom Tunstall, 47, was taken to hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. The first round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship began on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Bank Holiday weekend, but was cancelled following the fatal crash. On Saturday, Lewis had two free practice sessions in the morning. For the FP1 session he tried out some gearing and suspension settings and made good progress. Then, Lewis took this forward into the afternoons FP2, finishing day one with a combined practice of 37th in the main Supersport Series and 1st in the Supersport Cup. With further setting changes, he felt confident going into day two's Qualifying and Sprint Race. The crash happened on the first corner of the first lap of the feature race. (Image: Gavin Elliott) Lewis qualified in P31 in the main series and P1 in the Supersport Cup Championship - the settings helped move him up the grid and maintain his first position in the Supersport Cup. In the sprint race, Lewis enjoyed good battles with his fellow riders, making it up to P22 and winning the Supersport Cup trophy at the same time, along with attaining a personal best lap time at the Oulton Park track of 1.39.569. On day three everything went well in the morning warm up and Lewis was ready for the afternoon's feature race. Unfortunately, due to an accident on the first corner of the first lap of the feature race, the red flag came out. Lewis was caught up in the accident and walked away from the scene, yet no further racing took place.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist involved in fatal superbike crash suffers broken neck
A motorcyclist who was involved in a race crash that killed two fellow riders suffered a broken bone in his neck, organisers have said. Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, died after 11 riders fell at the first corner at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on Monday. Former 'grid girl' Hannah James, who was Mr Richardson's partner, had also suffered the death of a previous partner in the sport. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement In an update on Tuesday, it was confirmed that a third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, was in a serious but stable condition in hospital after the incident. MSVR Statement: BSB Medical team update – Tom Tunstall We can confirm that Tom Tunstall has sustained a broken bone in his neck and is currently under the care of a team of specialists at the Royal Stoke Hospital. While his condition is serious, he is stable and receiving the… — Bennetts British Superbike Championship (@OfficialBSB) May 6, 2025 Doctors will decide if he needs surgery on the broken bone in the coming days, but 'a slow but hopefully full recovery is expected', the organisers said. 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. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Mr Jenner, from Crowborough, East Sussex, was taken to the circuit medical centre and given further resuscitation treatment but died from a 'catastrophic head injury', the organisers said. Mr Richardson, who friends said has a young family and who described himself online as 'just a joiner from New Zealand chasing my dreams and racing', was taken to the medical centre with 'severe chest injuries' but died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital, they added. 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. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Ms James spoke of losing a previous boyfriend, Billy Redmayne, 24, who was killed in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016. Ms James, a social worker and former promotional model, updated her Facebook profile photo on Tuesday, showing a photo of Mr Richardson and their two young children. Personal tributes were paid online to the family of Mr Richardson, his partner and children, and to Mr Jenner, from friends and the world of motorsport. Kate Buchanan wrote on Facebook: 'This sport can be so damn cruel. 'Our racing family is devastated to lose one of our best and my heart breaks for you Hannah James, Maddie and Max. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 'Shane's legacy lives on in each of you and all those who knew and loved him. Ride on forever Shane.' Steve Wilf Moore posted: 'Our best day of racing has turned to the worst imaginable. 'If you ever spent any time with Owen Jenner then you will feel the same terrible loss we do. 'RIP Shane M Richardson, such a gentleman you could barely think he was such a racer. I'm so sorry Hannah James. Get well soon Tom Tunstall. Truly awful day for everyone.' 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. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Mr Richardson was in the Astro JJR Hippo Suzuki team sponsored by Hippo waste removal service. Cheshire Constabulary said officers are investigating the crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
First survivor of British Superbike crash breaks silence after championship race horror left two riders dead
A SURVIVOR of the horrific 11-man British superbike crash has broken their silence after two fellow riders tragically died. Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, lost their lives after the shocking collision and pile-up at Oulton Park, Cheshire, on Monday. 3 Morgan McLaren-Wood shared a touching message to Shane and Owen, following the tragedy on Monday Credit: Instagram 3 Shane Richardson, 29, tragically died in the crash at Oulton Park Credit: Instagram 3 Owen Jenner, 21, also lost his life in the collision and subsequent pile-up Credit: Instagram The riders went down at the very first turn of the race, with horrific live footage showing how one racer lost control before skidding across the tarmac into the path of other bikers. Now, fellow rider Morgan McLaren-Wood has taken to social media to share his emotions, following the tragic deaths. He wrote: "Struggling to find the words for what happened today. Rest in peace, Shane and Owen. "My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time." Read More on Motorsport DOUBLE TRAGEDY Girlfriend of Superbike rider killed in smash lost ex in race 9 years ago Owen had been treated trackside, following the disaster, but tragically died due to a "catastrophic" head injury, despite undertaking further resuscitation treatment at the circuit. Shane, who was dad to two kids, was also treated on site by medical teams for severe chest injuries. He was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital but sadly died prior to arrival. Tom Tunstall, 47, was also quickly taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries, while five other riders, including Morgan, were treated for minor injuries at the track. In the tragic "chain reaction" crash on Monday, multiple bikes began piling into each other, after one rider lost control and veered across their paths. One bike even caught fire in the devastating scenes as medics rushed to try and limit the damage. Haunting final post of tragic Shane Richardson just hours before fatal crash at Superbikes event The event at Oulton Park was subsequently cancelled, and a police investigation has been launched into the tragedy. Shortly after the crash, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing issued a statement confirming the tragic deaths of Shane and Owen. While Shane died from his "severe chest injuries", Owen tragically passed away after suffering a "catastrophic head injury". The statement read: "At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling. "The race was immediately stopped, and trackside medical services deployed. "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled. "This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another sustaining significant injuries. "The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary." Cheshire Police also confirmed it would be investigating the two deaths. A spokesman for the force said: "Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon. 'Emergency services were called to the scene following the collision which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another with serious injuries." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
First survivor of British Superbike crash breaks silence after championship race horror left two riders dead
A SURVIVOR of the horrific 11-man British superbike crash has broken their silence after two fellow riders tragically died. Shane Richardson, 29, and 3 Morgan McLaren-Wood shared a touching message to Shane and Owen, following the tragedy on Monday Credit: Instagram 3 Shane Richardson, 29, tragically died in the crash at Oulton Park Credit: Instagram 3 Owen Jenner, 21, also lost his life in the collision and subsequent pile-up Credit: Instagram The riders went down at the very first turn of the race, with horrific live footage showing how one racer lost control before skidding across the tarmac into the path of other bikers. Now, fellow rider Morgan McLaren-Wood has taken to social media to share his emotions, following the tragic deaths. He wrote: "Struggling to find the words for what happened today. Rest in peace, Shane and Owen. "My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time." Read More on Motorsport Owen had been treated trackside, following the disaster, but tragically died due to a "catastrophic" head injury, despite undertaking further resuscitation treatment at the circuit. Shane, who was dad to two kids, was also treated on site by medical teams for severe chest injuries. He was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital but sadly died prior to arrival. Tom Tunstall, 47, was also quickly taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries, while five other riders, including Morgan, were treated for minor injuries at the track. Most read in Motorsport In the tragic "chain reaction" crash on Monday, multiple bikes began piling into each other, after one rider lost control and veered across their paths. One bike even caught fire in the devastating scenes as medics rushed to try and limit the damage. Haunting final post of tragic Shane Richardson just hours before fatal crash at Superbikes event The event at Oulton Park was subsequently Shortly after the crash, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing issued a statement confirming the tragic deaths of Shane and Owen. While Shane died from his "severe chest injuries", Owen tragically passed away after suffering a "catastrophic head injury". The statement read: "At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling. "The race was immediately stopped, and trackside medical services deployed. "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled. "This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another sustaining significant injuries. "The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary." Cheshire Police also confirmed it would be investigating the two deaths. A spokesman for the force said: "Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon. 'Emergency services were called to the scene following the collision which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another with serious injuries." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Herald Scotland
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Partner of death crash cyclist had lost previous boyfriend to race accident
Ms James spoke of losing a previous boyfriend, Billy Redmayne, 24, who was killed in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016. In April 2020, Ms James, posted a tribute online to Mr Redmayne, a former paratrooper, who she met two years before his death. Ms James, a social worker and former grid girl and promotional model, updated her Facebook profile photo on Tuesday, showing a photo of Mr Richardson and their two young children. Tributes have poured in for both men since the devastating crash. A third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, also suffered 'significant injuries'. They were taking part in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship organised by MotorSport Vision Racing, which abandoned the race as medical services deployed to help the injured. Mr Jenner, from Crowborough, East Sussex, was taken to the circuit medical centre and given further resuscitation treatment but died from a 'catastrophic head injury', the organisers said. Mr Richardson, who friends said has a young family and who described himself online as 'just a joiner from New Zealand chasing my dreams and racing', was taken to the medical centre with 'severe chest injuries' but died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital, they added. Mr Tunstall was treated on the track and then taken to the medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with 'significant back and abdominal injuries'. Five other riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries, but did not need hospital treatment. MSVR statement: Quattro Group British Supersport Championship Race, Oulton Park The full statement is available here: — Bennetts British Superbike Championship (@OfficialBSB) May 5, 2025 Personal tributes were paid online to the family of Mr Richardson, his partner and children, and Mr Jenner, from friends and from the wider world of motorsport. Kate Buchanan, writing on Facebook said: 'This sport can be so damn cruel. 'Our racing family is devastated to lose one of our best and my heart breaks for you Hannah James, Maddie and Max. 'Shane's legacy lives on in each of you and all those who knew and loved him. Ride on forever Shane.' Steve Wilf Moore, writing online, said: 'Our best day of racing has turned to the worst imaginable. 'If you ever spent any time with Owen Jenner then you will feel the same terrible loss we do. 'RIP Shane M Richardson, such a gentleman you could barely think he was such a racer. I'm so sorry Hannah James. Get well soon Tom Tunstall. Truly awful day for everyone.' Will Juggins, paying tribute to Mr Richardson, said: 'Saddened to hear the news today. Condolences to your family your parents raised a true gentleman, you have done New Zealand motor sport proud and will be remembered in history. 'It was a pleasure to share the track with you some of my best racing memories were junior motards at go kart tracks and car parks in adult sized leathers. Rest in Peace.'. New Zealand motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan said Mr Richardson was 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'. Australian rider Ben Currie said the loss was 'hard to put into words'. The Supersport Championship is a support class to the main British Superbike series. Mr Jenner became 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 Cheshire Police said they are investigating the fatal crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing.
