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Daily Tribune
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Two riders killed in British Supersport motorbike race
Two motorcycle racers died and another was seriously injured in an 11-bike crash during a British Supersport event on Monday, organisers said. Englishman Owen Jenner and New Zealander Shane Richardson were fatally injured in the pile-up on the first lap of the race at Oulton Park in the northwest of England. The race, a support event to the British Superbike Championship, was halted and the rest of the day's race programme cancelled. Another English rider, Tom Tunstall, sustained 'significant injuries' in the crash, said a statement on Monday night from circuit organisers Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR). '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,' MSVR said. '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.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
British Superbikes release crash health update on third 'significantly injured' rider from hospital, after two men were killed in 'one of worst smashes ever'
A health update has been issued on the condition of a British Superbikes rider who was rushed to hospital following the 11-man crash on Monday. Two British Superbikes riders sadly lost their lives following an 11-man crash at Oulton Park, with the event duly cancelled. The horrific incident on Monday saw eleven riders fall at turn one. Though medical personnel quickly rushed to the scene, Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, tragically lost their lives as a result of the crash. Fellow rider Tom Tunstall , 47, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Tunstall had initially been reported to have suffered significant back and abdominal injuries in the crash. A MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) statement confirmed Tunstall is currently in Royal Stoke University Hospital, with the rider having sustained a broken bone in his neck. 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 '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,' the statement read. 'While his condition is serious, he is stable and receiving the best possible treatment. 'Doctors are closely monitoring his progress and will determine in the coming days whether surgery will be necessary. 'At this time, a slow but hopefully full recovery is expected.' The harrowing scenes on Monday were caught live on TV as one rider lost control coming out of the first turn, leading him to skid across the tarmac and into another competitor. Jenner was treated at trackside but died of a 'catastrophic' head injury despite further resuscitation treatment at the circuit's medical centre. Richardson was also treated at the course before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injures. He died prior to arrival. The five other riders who sustained injuries are Carl Harris, Morgan McLaren-Wood, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall and Freddie Barnes. Cheshire Constabulary have confirmed that an investigation into the crash is underway, in coordination with the Coroner and racing authorities. 'Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park - Monday 5 May,' a police spokesperson said. In an official statement on Monday, MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) confirmed the terrible news that both Jenner and Richardson had passed away. The statement began: '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.' On Jenner, the statement went on: '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.' Richardson was then confirmed to have also passed away. The statement added: '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.'
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.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
British Supersport Championship: What happened at Oulton Park and what next for the sport?
Just moments after the start of the race, one bike wobbled before going down and skidding towards the middle of track as the riders exited the first corner. That led to a collision that eventually became an 11-bike crash with oncoming riders unable to avoid the fallen bikes. The race was being broadcast live on TNT Sports but cameras cut away from the track following the crash. Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), who are responsible for circuit operations at Oulton Park in Cheshire, said Jenner was treated at the track but died from "a catastrophic head injury." Richardson was also treated at the track and taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries but he died prior to arrival. Tunstall, 47, is in hospital with "significant back and abdominal injuries" while five riders suffered minor injuries and the other three were not injured. Simon Patterson, a MotoGP journalist, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It just seems there's been a chain-reaction on the exit of turn one of Oulton Park, which isn't a particularly scary or aggressive corner. "But unfortunately, as we've seen multiple times all around the world, as motorcycle racing has become safer, as organisers have done more to reduce the risk of injuries in bike racing, the one thing that is very, very difficult to protect against is when you get multiple riders falling together and the risk of people getting struck by oncoming machinery. "I think that's exactly what's happened in this situation. It's super unusual to see so many riders fall together."
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Partner of death crash cyclist had lost previous boyfriend to race accident
The partner of one of the two motorcyclists killed in a race suffered the death of a previous partner in the sport. Former 'grid girl' Hannah James was the partner of Shane Richardson, 29, who died along with Owen Jenner, 21, as 11 riders fell at the first corner at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on Monday. 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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. ADVERTISEMENT '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. ADVERTISEMENT '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.
