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BBC News
11-06-2025
- BBC News
Oulton Park: Inquests open for bikers killed in Championship race
Inquests have been opened into the deaths of two motorcyclists killed in an 11-bike crash during a British Superbike Championship race. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after the collision at the first corner of the race at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on 5 May. Inquests into their deaths were opened at Cheshire Coroner's Court on hearings for both men were told they were involved in the collision at the racetrack, but the cause of death of each man was not mentioned. Mr Jenner, of Medway, East Sussex, was pronounced dead at the scene, the hearing was Richardson, who was originally from New Zealand but living in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, died later that day in the Winsford area while being conveyed to hospital, the inquest heard. 'Chain reaction' Assistant coroner Elizabeth Wheeler adjourned the hearings and listed full inquests to be held on January 13 next organisers previously said Mr Jenner suffered a "catastrophic head injury" and Mr Richardson was taken to the medical centre with "severe chest injuries" but died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University 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 a statement released at the time, a MotorSport Vision Racing spokesman said the race was immediately stopped after the "chain reaction incident".The spokesman said: "This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries."Organisers said a third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, suffered a broken bone in his neck in the other riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries, but did not need hospital Constabulary previously said officers were investigating the crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Inquest opens into deaths of two motorcyclists who were killed in 11-bike crash during race at Oulton Park
Inquests were opened today into the deaths of two motorcyclists killed in a crash during a race when 11 riders fell at the first corner of a racetrack. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after the collision at Oulton Park in Cheshire on May 5. Inquests into their deaths were opened at Cheshire Coroner's Court today, with brief hearings for both men told they were involved in the collision at the racetrack. Mr Jenner, of Medway, East Sussex, was pronounced dead at the scene, the hearing was told. Mr Richardson, who was originally from New Zealand but living in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, died later that day in the Winsford area while being taken to hospital. Assistant coroner Elizabeth Wheeler adjourned the hearings and listed full inquests to be held on January 13, 2026. The cause of death for each man was not mentioned. Race organisers previously said Mr Jenner suffered a 'catastrophic head injury' and Mr Richardson was taken to the medical centre with 'severe chest injuries' but died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital. 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. In a statement released at the time, a MotorSport Vision Racing spokesman said the race was immediately stopped after the 'chain reaction incident'. The spokesman said: 'This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.' Mr Richardson, who had a young family, previously described himself online as 'just a joiner from New Zealand chasing my dreams and racing'. Organisers said a third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, suffered a broken bone in his neck in the crash. 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. Cheshire Constabulary previously said officers were investigating the crash along with the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing. 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. Mr Richardson was in the Astro JJR Hippo Suzuki team sponsored by Hippo waste removal service. Former 'grid girl' Hannah James, who was Mr Richardson's partner, had also suffered the death of a previous partner in the sport. Her previous boyfriend Billy Redmayne, 24, was killed in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Rider injured in Oulton Park crash 'making progress'
Tom Tunstall, who was seriously injured in a horrific race incident which claimed the lives of fellow racers Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson at Oulton Park, says he is "making some step-by-step progress every day".Father-of-two Richardson from New Zealand and 21-year-old British rider Jenner died from the injuries they sustained in the 11-bike crash on the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at the Cheshire circuit on 5 47, was transferred to the Royal Stoke Hospital with injuries which included a broken a post on his Facebook account, Tunstall explained that he was "very glad to be out of hospital" after "a difficult few weeks", before going on to outline the extent of his injuries."Multiple fracture to C1 vertebrae, torn ligaments and cracked skull - after eight days in traction, now being supported with a Halo frame screwed into my head for the next 2-3 months, which should hopefully fix that," he wrote. "Separated collarbone, damaged rotator cuff and some nerve issues with my tongue are improving very slightly every day."Very grateful for the quality of all the treatment received from the trackside, medical centre and hospital - their expertise has given me the best chance of recovery."British rider Tunstall expressed his sadness at the passing of Jenner and Richardson and expressed his sympathies."So desperately sad to hear about the tragic loss of Owen and Shane - both great, genuine people and very talented riders gone far too soon," he added. "My thoughts and sincerest condolences are with their families, friends and teams."
Belfast Telegraph
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Jonathan Rea hoping familiar surroundings can help turn around World Superbike fortunes
The Pata Maxus Yamaha rider failed to score any points as he raced for the first time in 2025 after fracturing bones in his left foot following a crash during pre-season testing. Rea is feeling more optimistic for the fifth round of the series, when he will be looking to score his first points of the year this weekend. 'It's going to be nice to be back on my R1 so quickly after a difficult return weekend in Cremona – even coming back from injury, the results were well below my expectations but I had to start somewhere,' said the six-time world champion. 'Most is a more familiar track, despite still being relatively new on the World Superbike calendar, where I've had some good races, podiums and a win. 'The circuit layout should be more favourable for me as a clockwise circuit, reducing the demand on my left foot. Since Cremona, even with some pain still getting into a motocross boot, I've been riding a lot of MX to work on building up my bike strength,' added the 38-year-old. 'We're ready to go again – it's a step-by-step process to get back to the pace we showed in pre-season but I am looking forward to it and we know more what to expect this weekend in the Czech Republic.' Free practice takes place on Friday with the first race on Saturday at 1pm BST. Meanwhile, Donington Park hosts round two of the British Superbike Championship less than two weeks on from the tragic racing incident that claimed the lives of England's Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson from New Zealand on the opening lap of the feature Supersport race. BSB title hopeful Glenn Irwin said: 'Looking ahead to the weekend you almost feel a little bit guilty, because obviously we all want to continue to pay our respects to Owen and Shane's families, and when we look back at Oulton Park, the whole event is overshadowed by this sadness. 'This weekend and the whole championship in general is going to be close. The three of us who were in it at Oulton will be there, I expect Kyle (Ryde) to be there and Danny Kent to also join the party this weekend… it's going to be a good one.'
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rider injured in Oulton Park crash stable in hospital
The family of Tom Tunstall says he remains in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a broken neck in a crash at Monday's British Supersport Championship race which killed two fellow Shane Richardson from New Zealand and 21-year-old British rider Owen Jenner died from the injuries they sustained in the 11-bike crash on the first lap of the race at Oulton Park in 47, suffered significant back and abdominal injuries in the crash, which was later confirmed to include a broken bone in his neck, and he was transferred to the Royal Stoke Hospital.A statement released on Thursday said: "Tom's family would like to thank everyone for their well wishes at this difficult time."We would like to give a brief update on Tom's condition. He is currently stable and undergoing treatment for his spinal injury. "We are grateful for the excellent care received from the Royal Stoke University Hospital. We would like to thank the BSB medical team at Oulton Park for their hard work and care for all the riders involved. "But most of all, we are all extremely saddened to hear about the loss of Owen and Shane, and we send our sincerest heartfelt condolences to their families and friends". Five other riders - Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes and Morgan McLaren-Wood - were treated for minor injuries at the circuit medical Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards were also involved in the accident but did not suffer injury. Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), which is responsible for circuit operations at Oulton Park, has launched an investigation into the incident along with the Motorcycle Racing Control Board, the Coroner and Cheshire Police.
