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Times
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Times
Two dead after 11-man ‘chain reaction' crash at British Superbikes event
Two riders have died after an 11-man crash that caused a 'chain reaction' at the British Superbikes Championship in Cheshire on Monday. Owen Jenner, a 21-year-old Briton, and Shane Richardson, a 29-year-old father of two from New Zealand, were killed in the incident that occurred on the first corner of the first lap at Oulton Park that was being televised by TNT Sports. The event was cancelled immediately after the crash. Jenner died from a catastrophic head injury having been taken to the circuit medical centre. Richardson was transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries but died before arrival. Tom Tunstall, 47, is also in Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. A further five riders — Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes, Morgan McLaren-Wood — were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. Three riders were involved but uninjured. Jenner dominated the 2024 Quattro Group British GP2 Cup as he won 18 races out of the 22 throughout the season. After winning the cup he joined the Rapid Honda squad for the 2025 Quattro Group British Supersport Championship. Richardson was racing for Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki team and was a joiner by trade, who built bespoke kitchens. 'This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries,' a statement from Motorsport Vision Racing, the organisers of British Superbikes, read. 'At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one on the first lap there was a major chain reaction incident involving 11 riders. The race was immediately stopped and medical services attended.' Stuart Higgs, the British Superbikes director, said there was an immediate red flag and full medical response. 'It was a severe and catastrophic incident coming off of turn one at the start of the British Supersport race,' he said. 'There were 11 riders involved, which naturally invoked an immediate red flag and full medical response given the severity of the incident.'
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
British Superbikes event abandoned as two riders die after being caught in ‘severe & catastrophic' 11-bike crash
TWO riders have tragically passed away after a horror crash in the opening round of the British Superbikes Championship. Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson have both died as a result of their injuries. 1 A statement from the British Superbike Championship confirmed the sad news and it 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. "Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury. "Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries. He died prior to arrival. "Tom Tunstall (47) was initially treated on the track and was taken to the circuit medical centre, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. "A further five riders were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. These riders were #9 Carl Harris, #39 Max Morgan, #48 Cameron Hall, #78 Freddie Barnes, #95 Morgan McLaren-Wood. "Three further riders were also involved but were uninjured. These riders were #25 Lewis Jones, #37 Corey Tinker and #90 George Edwards." The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing have launched an investigation. Worried British Superbikes chief Stuart Higgs called the crash a "severe and catastrophic incident" before the fatalities were confirmed.
Times
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Two dead after ‘catastrophic' 11-man crash at British Superbikes event
Two riders have died after an 11-man crash at the British Superbikes Championship in Cheshire on Monday. The 21-year-old Briton Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson, 29, of New Zealand, were tragically killed in the incident that occurred on the first corner of the first lap at Oulton Park that was being televised by TNT Sports. The event was cancelled immediately after the crash. Jenner, in his second season in the championship, died from a catastrophic head injury having been taken to the circuit medical centre. Richardson was transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries but died before arrival. Tom Tunstall, 47, is also in Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. A further five riders — Carl Harris, Max
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Race ABANDONED after ‘severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track
HORROR CRASH Race ABANDONED after 'severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been abandoned after a horror 11-bike crash. One bike caught fire after the pileup at the start of the Supersport Feature support race at Oulton Park this afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Medics rushed to the scene Coming out of the first turn, a rider lost control on the kerb and hit the deck. He then skidded across the tarmac and accidentally wiped out one his rivals. Others were unable to avoid the carnage, crashing into them as one rider went flying into the air. TV cameras quickly cut away from the incident, sparking fears for the 11 men caught up in the smash. A statement from the British Superbike Championship read: "At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one there was a major chain reaction incident involving 11 riders. "The race was immediately stopped and medical services attended. "Due to the extent of the incident and following medical interventions it will not be possible to continue the event and therefore the event is cancelled. "MSVR will issue a further statement in due course." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Race ABANDONED after ‘severe & catastrophic' crash which saw 11 bikes involved in horror pile up as medics race to track
THE opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been abandoned after a horror 11-bike crash. One bike caught fire after the pileup at the start of the Supersport Feature support race at Oulton Park this afternoon. 1 Medics rushed to the scene Coming out of the first turn, a rider lost control on the kerb and hit the deck. He then skidded across the tarmac and accidentally wiped out one his rivals. Others were unable to avoid the carnage, crashing into them as one rider went flying into the air. TV cameras quickly cut away from the incident, sparking fears for the 11 men caught up in the smash. A statement from the British Superbike Championship read: "At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one there was a major chain reaction incident involving 11 riders. "The race was immediately stopped and medical services attended. "Due to the extent of the incident and following medical interventions it will not be possible to continue the event and therefore the event is cancelled. "MSVR will issue a further statement in due course." Most read in Motorsport THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
