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South Wales Guardian
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Ammanford rider speaks on fatal tragedy in motorbike race
Lewis Jones was one of 11 riders involved in a crash in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, which led to the rest of the event being cancelled. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, both died whereas another rider was taken to hospital and five other riders suffered minor injuries. Lewis was one of three riders who were not injured. (Image: Gavin Elliott) Despite being involved in the crash, Lewis was one of three riders who were not hurt. A spokesperson for Lewis Jones Racing said: 'On behalf of Lewis and the team we want to send out our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and teams of the riders who sadly lost their lives in this tragic accident and those injured speedy recoveries. 'Thank you also to the medics, marshals and officials.' The Ammanford racer finished day one with a combined practice of 37th in the main Supersport Series and 1st in the Supersport Cup. (Image: Gavin Elliott) Jenner died from a severe head injury despite resuscitation efforts at the circuit's medical centre while Richardson, who suffered severe chest injuries, died en route to Royal Stoke University Hospital. Meanwhile, Tom Tunstall, 47, was taken to hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. The first round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship began on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Bank Holiday weekend, but was cancelled following the fatal crash. On Saturday, Lewis had two free practice sessions in the morning. For the FP1 session he tried out some gearing and suspension settings and made good progress. Then, Lewis took this forward into the afternoons FP2, finishing day one with a combined practice of 37th in the main Supersport Series and 1st in the Supersport Cup. With further setting changes, he felt confident going into day two's Qualifying and Sprint Race. The crash happened on the first corner of the first lap of the feature race. (Image: Gavin Elliott) Lewis qualified in P31 in the main series and P1 in the Supersport Cup Championship - the settings helped move him up the grid and maintain his first position in the Supersport Cup. In the sprint race, Lewis enjoyed good battles with his fellow riders, making it up to P22 and winning the Supersport Cup trophy at the same time, along with attaining a personal best lap time at the Oulton Park track of 1.39.569. On day three everything went well in the morning warm up and Lewis was ready for the afternoon's feature race. Unfortunately, due to an accident on the first corner of the first lap of the feature race, the red flag came out. Lewis was caught up in the accident and walked away from the scene, yet no further racing took place.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Second tragic loss for girlfriend of Oulton Park superbikes rider
A 11-bike crash claimed the lives of British Supersport riders Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner—marking a second heartbreaking tragedy for Richardson's partner, Hannah James, who lost a previous boyfriend in a similar accident nine years ago. The partner of British Superbikes rider Shane Richardson, who died in a collision at Oulton Park, lost her previous boyfriend also in a motorcycling crash nine years ago, it has emerged. Tragedy struck the British motorcycle racing world on Monday when a horrific 11-bike crash at Oulton Park claimed the lives of two riders, including Shane Richardson, 29, of the Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki team. The collision occurred during the opening lap of the British Supersport Championship at the Cheshire circuit, after one rider lost control at Turn One and was thrown into the path of other competitors, reports the Mirror. The resulting pile-up led to chaos on the track, with at least one bike catching fire. Emergency responders were quick to act, but the crash proved fatal for two competitors: Owen Jenner, 21, and Richardson, a New Zealand native and father of two. Jenner, a recently crowned 2024 British GP2 champion and Rapid Honda rider, was taken to the circuit's medical centre, where attempts to resuscitate him failed. He succumbed to what organisers described as a "catastrophic head injury." Richardson suffered severe chest injuries and was treated trackside before being transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital. He died en route. Richardson's partner, Hannah James—a former grid girl—has now endured a heartbreaking second loss. In a cruel twist of fate, she had previously lost another boyfriend, racer Billy Redmayne, in a separate incident in 2016. Redmayne, 25, was critically injured during the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire and later died in hospital with James and loved ones at his side. On Monday, a third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, sustained serious back and abdominal injuries and was also transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital. Five others—Morgan McLaren-Wood, Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, and Freddie Barnes—escaped with minor injuries. In a heartfelt message posted online, McLaren-Wood expressed the pain felt by many in the racing community: "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." Following the incident, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB) and MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) released a joint statement: "At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, a chain-reaction crash involving 11 riders occurred exiting Turn One. The race was immediately stopped, and medical personnel were deployed. Due to the severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another sustaining significant injuries. An investigation is underway in collaboration with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary." Cheshire Police also confirmed they are investigating the deaths on behalf of the coroner. A spokesperson stated: "Emergency services responded to a serious collision involving multiple riders at Oulton Park on Monday 5 May. Two riders sadly died, and one sustained serious injuries. The two deceased have been named as Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson. In light of the incident, the rest of the event was cancelled."
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.
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.
