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The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Rider in British Superbike horror crash suffers broken neck and is in ‘serious' condition in hospital
ONE of the riders in Monday's deadly British Superbikes crash suffered a broken neck and is in a "serious" condition in hospital. 5 Tom Turnstall is in a 'serious' condition in hospital Credit: Instagram @xpresscoffee 5 Tunstall was part of the shocking 11-man British Superbikes crash which killed two riders Credit: Getty Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, lost their lives as the group fell at turn one in the A third rider - Tom Tunstall - was rushed to hospital while five others were treated for minor injuries at the track. And now MotorSport Vision Racing have issued a health update on Tunstall, 47. READ MORE IN SPORT "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." Horrific live TV footage showed the moment a rider lost control and skidded on the tarmac going around the first bend, triggering the harrowing pile-up as one bike even caught fire. Most read in Motorsport Richardson died from his "severe chest injuries" before arriving at the Royal Stoke Hospital while East Sussex-born Jenner tragically passed away after suffering a "catastrophic head injury". Less than 24 hours before the race, New Zealander Richardson took to Instagram to Haunting final post of tragic Shane Richardson just hours before fatal crash at Superbikes event The dad of two said: "Sprint race was good. Bad start, went backwards quite a few positions. "But we managed to figure it out, get some good consistent pace going, matching the times with a few of the boys ahead of us. "So yeah, looking forward to tomorrow, hopefully get a better start and be a bit more in the mix." Tragically, Richardson's girlfriend Hannah James, 25, also A has been launched into Monday's tragedy. Racegoer Scott Moore, who witnessed the incident, described how an 'eerie and unsettling' silence fell over the circuit. He posted on Facebook: 'Today was an incredibly sad day for BSB Supersport. 'The silence that fell over the circuit was eerie and unsettling, a stark reminder of how quickly things can change. 'TWO OF OUR FINEST LOST TO THE SPORT WE LOVE' 'It's hard to think how someone can wake up excited to race and not make it to the end of the day. 'It's just heartbreaking, and my thoughts are with all the families affected by this horrific event.' 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." Rider Ben Currie said the loss was "hard to put into words", adding: "Gutted for everyone involved. "Two of our finest men lost to the sport we love." I cherish all of the track walks, the hard battles we had, bumping bars and swapping paint... I'm grateful to have been able to consider you a competitor, rival, and a friend Cormac Buchanan Racer Cormac Buchanan posted an emotional tribute to countryman Shane on Instagram. He said: "Shane was truly 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. "You never failed to put a smile on all of our faces. You were someone I could look up to and learn from and I am so lucky to have had your guidance in my first year in Europe in the UK. "I cherish all of the track walks with you and Damo, the hard battles we had, bumping bars and swapping paint. "I'm grateful to have been able to consider you a competitor, rival, and a friend. "I always felt your support no matter what the situation, race, or outcome was. "To Hannah, Max, and Maddie I send you all of my love, support, and condolences. "I am always riding with you, thank you for everything Shane." Fellow driver Glenn Irwin also shared a touching tribute to both drivers, following their tragic deaths. Writing on social media, he said: "Owen you were always smiling, just a young kid chasing your dream and having fun along the way. "Shane, I didn't know you personally but watching videos and photos of you and your little family, I can see how much of an amazing dad and partner that you are along with being a top rider. "Rest in peace boys - life can be so so cruel. We will continue to offer support to your families in the coming times ahead, my thoughts go to the entire BSB team of organisers, marshals, medics and the wider community." 5 Owen Jenner, 21, died in the crash Credit: 5 Shane Richardson, 29, lost his life before arriving at hospital Credit: 5 The crash happened on the first turn of the race at Oulton Park in Cheshire Credit: Alamy
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Major health update on third rider after two deaths in horrific 11-bike crash at Oulton Park
Major health update on third rider after two deaths in horrific 11-bike crash at Oulton Park An update has been issued on the condition of Tom Tunstall following the death of Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner during the British Superbikes meeting at Oulton Park British Supersport rider Tom Tunstall is in a serious but stable condition (Image: Facebook ) Bike racer Tom Tunstall is in a stable condition after suffering a broken neck in the devastating Oulton Park crash. Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, died after 11 riders fell at the first corner of the British Supersport race at the Cheshire circuit on Monday. Five other riders required medical treatment for minor injuries. The remainder of the British Superbikes meeting was immediately cancelled. In an update on Tuesday, it was confirmed that Tunstall, 47, was in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Doctors will decide if he needs surgery on the broken bone in the coming days. A statement from MotorSport Vision Racing, which runs the British Superbike series, said: "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 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." Jenner, from East Sussex, was taken to the circuit medical centre and given further resuscitation treatment but died from a 'catastrophic head injury', organisers said. Article continues below Owen Jenner died from head injuries New Zealander Richardson was taken to the medical centre with 'severe chest injuries' but died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital, they added. Former 'grid girl' Hannah James, who was Richardson's partner, had also suffered the death of a previous partner in the sport. Billy Redmayne, 24, was killed in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016. James, a social worker and former promotional model, updated her Facebook profile photo on Tuesday, showing a photo of Richardson and their two young children. Personal tributes were paid online to the family of Richardson, his partner and children, and to Jenner from friends and the world of motorsport. Shane Richardson and girlfriend Hannah James (Image: @shanerichardson28/Instagram ) 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. Shane's legacy lives on in each of you and all those who knew and loved him. Ride on forever Shane.' Article continues below 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.' Cheshire Constabulary said officers are investigating the crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and Motorsport Vision Racing.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Health update on third British Superbikes rider after pair died in tragic Oulton Park crash
British Superbike Championship organisers have issued an update on the condition of Tom Tunstall following the death of Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner at Oulton Park A motorcycle racer who was involved in a crash that killed two fellow riders suffered a broken neck but is in a stable condition. 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. The devastating incident occurred in a British Supersport race, a support class to the main British Superbike Championship, which holds events around the UK, including at Knockhill in Fife. 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. Doctors will decide if the Yorkshire rider needs surgery on the broken bone in the coming days, but 'a slow but hopefully full recovery is expected', the organisers said. A statement from MotorSport Vision Racing, which runs the British Superbikes series, said: "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 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." Jenner, from East Sussex, was taken to the circuit medical centre and given further resuscitation treatment but died from a 'catastrophic head injury', organisers said. 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. Former 'grid girl' Hannah James, who was Richardson's partner, had also suffered the death of a previous partner in the sport, Billy Redmayne, 24, who was killed in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016. James, a social worker and former promotional model, updated her Facebook profile photo on Tuesday, showing a photo of Richardson and their two young children. Five other riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries, but did not need hospital treatment. Cheshire Constabulary said officers are investigating the crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing.
ITV News
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- ITV News
Commentator says fatal British Superbike crash at Oulton Park is 'one of the worst ever seen'
Commentator Greg Haines has been paying tribute to the riders killed in an 11-bike crash at Oulton Park. A motorcycle race commentator has described an "catastrophic" superbike crash which saw two young riders killed as "one of the worst he has ever seen in his career." The "chain-reaction incident" at the first corner of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, Cheshire, happened on Monday, 5 May. British rider Owen Jenner, 21, and New Zealand's Shane Richardson, 29, were both treated trackside for serious injuries but later died, organisers MotorSport Vision Racing said. A third rider, British man Tom Tunstall, 47, sustained 'significant injuries' and was transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital where he remains. Another five riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries. Paying tribute to Owen Jenner, super bike commentator Greg Haines, who is based in Barcelona, said he was "a real character" who was a "joker in the paddock but took the sport very seriously." He went on to say the crash, involving 11 riders, was "one of the worst crashes I've seen and many of my colleagues I've been speaking to overnight." "It is unusual. In many ways it is amazing it doesn't happen more often - thank god it doesn't. But the start of the race is always the most dangerous time because everybody is bunched together from a standing start as well. "It is the risk the riders take and they know it can happen. But to have two riders losing their lives is absolutely appalling and to have serveral other riders injured - I wish them all the best." In a statement, British Superbike Championship said: "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." Cheshire Police are investigating the deaths of Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson.
ITV News
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- ITV News
Tributes paid to two superbike riders who died in a 'catastrophic' collision
Tributes have poured in for two motorcycle riders killed in a"devastating" 11-bike crash during a race. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, were both treated at the scene but later died, after 11 riders fell at the first corner at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on Monday, 5 May. 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. 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. TNT Sports bikes said on X: "We're saddened to hear that Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner have passed away. Our thoughts are with their family and friends in this difficult time. Ride in Peace" 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.
