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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.
Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Glenn Irwin pays heartfelt tribute to riders after fatal British Supersport crash
Jenner, 21, and Richardson, 29, both suffered fatal injuries after the incident, which occurred as the bikes exited the first turn on lap one. A third rider, 47-year-old Tom Tunstall, is still in hospital having suffered "significant back and abdominal injuries", while five more needed treatment on injuries but fortunately did not need to attend hospital. It is said that the incident caused a 'chain reaction', which resulted in so many riders coming off their bikes, with the incident resulting in the rest of the day's action being cancelled. Irwin, writing on X, 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 your little family on instagram I can see how much of an amazing dad and partner 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, Marshalls, medics and the wider community.' In a statement, organisers Motorsport Vision Racing commented: "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled.' Cheshire Police are now looking into the two deaths on behalf of the coroner. The British Supersport Championship is the main support class to the British Superbike Championship, which Irwin competes in, and features 600cc machines, with Oulton Park hosting the opening round of this year's championship.
Express Tribune
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Fatal crash at Oulton Park: Cheshire Police confirm inquiry after two riders die
Two riders died following a multi-bike crash during the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday, marking a tragic start to the 2025 British Superbike season. British rider Owen Jenner, 21, and New Zealander Shane Richardson, 29, were fatally injured in a crash involving 11 riders on the opening lap of the third race of the weekend. The incident occurred as the field exited turn one, prompting an immediate red flag and subsequent cancellation of the event. Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), which oversees circuit operations at Oulton Park, described the crash as a 'major chain reaction' incident. Series director Stuart Higgs called it 'severe and catastrophic.' In a statement, MSVR confirmed that Jenner succumbed to a catastrophic head injury at the circuit medical centre after being treated trackside. Richardson died en route to Royal Stoke University Hospital due to severe chest trauma. A third rider, 47-year-old Tom Tunstall, sustained significant back and abdominal injuries and remains hospitalized. Richardson was riding for Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki and Jenner for Rapid Honda. Both were considered rising talents in the sport. Cheshire Police confirmed they are investigating the two fatalities on behalf of the coroner, following a 'multiple collision' at Oulton Park. 'Emergency services were called to the scene following the collision, which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another with serious injuries,' the statement read. Due to the severity of the crash and continued medical intervention, the remainder of the event was cancelled. The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MSVR are conducting a joint investigation with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary. Several other riders, including Carl Harris, Cameron Hall, and Max Morgan, sustained minor injuries and were treated on site. Riders Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker, and George Edwards were involved but unhurt.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Two motorbike riders killed in crash during British Supersport motorbike race
LONDON: Two motorcycle racers lost their lives and another was seriously injured in a major crash involving 11 bikes during a British Supersport race on Monday at Oulton Park in northwest England. The accident happened on the first lap of the race, which was part of the British Superbike Championship weekend. After the crash, the race was immediately stopped, and the rest of the day's events were cancelled. The riders who died were Owen Jenner, 21, from England, and Shane Richardson, 29, from New Zealand. Another rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, from England, suffered serious injuries. According to Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), the event organisers, Owen Jenner was treated at the crash site and then taken to the circuit's medical centre. Despite efforts to save him, he died from a severe head injury. Shane Richardson was also treated at the track and then taken to the hospital with serious chest injuries. Sadly, he died on the way to the hospital. Tom Tunstall suffered major back and stomach injuries and was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment. Other riders—Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes, and Morgan McLaren-Wood—had minor injuries and were treated at the track. Three more riders—Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker, and George Edwards—were involved in the crash but were not injured.
Sky News
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News
Two motorbike racers killed in 11 bike crash during British Supersport race at Oulton Park
Two motorcycle racers have died after a crash involving 11 bikes during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park in Cheshire. Owen Jenner, 21, was treated trackside and taken to the circuit's medical centre, but organisers said he died from a "catastrophic head injury". Shane Richardson, 29, sustained severe chest injuries and was also given treatment at the scene. He was transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital but died before he arrived. A third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, is at the same hospital with what organisers called "significant back and abdominal injuries". Five others from the British Supersport race were taken to the track's medical centre but didn't need hospital treatment. Motorsport Vision Racing, which runs the race series, said the crash happened on the first lap as riders exited turn one at Old Hall corner. It said there was a "chain reaction" with 11 riders coming off their bikes. "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled," organisers said in a statement. Cheshire Police said they were investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner. "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 Police," the force said in a statement. The British Supersport Championship features 600cc machines and is the main support class to the blue riband professional British Superbikes series. The Oulton Park event was the opening round of this year's championship, which takes place at circuits around the UK. Both riders had posted on social media in recent days about looking forward to this weekend's races Owen Jenner, from Crowborough, East Sussex, is a superstock champion in 2020 and 2023, and GP2 champion in 2024, winning the title with 18 wins out of 20 race finishes. After, he signed with British superbike team Rapid Honda. Shane Richardson, originally from New Zealand, is a father-of-two, who, according to his social media, works as a part-time test rider for Triumph. According to his team, Astro JJR Hippo Suzuki, he previously had a business crafting bespoke kitchens before moving into "competing on the UK's premier racing circuits".
