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Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kiwi rider's death revealed as second racing tragedy for partner
The death of New Zealand rider Shane Richardson after a 'catastrophic' 11-bike crash in the British Supersport Championship has been revealed as a second racing tragedy for his partner. The 29-year-old and Owen Jenner, 21, could not be saved after being caught up in a 'chain reaction incident' exiting the first turn of the first feature race of the 2025 season. Richardson died on his way to hospital while Jenner, after resuscitation attempts, died at the Oulton Park circuit medical centre. Richardson is survived by his partner Hannah and their two children Max and Maddie, with Hannah sharing a photo of the family following his death. Hannah previously lost a partner following a race crash in 2016. Billy Redmayne died in hospital on their two-year anniversary, days after suffering significant brain injuries in an accident in the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in England. 'Myself and his family decided rather than prolong the inevitable, we would turn off his life support machine and donate whatever organs we could,' Hannah wrote at the time. 'A match was found for his liver and kidneys and his pancreas will be used for research. I am holding on to the fact that Billy died died doing what he loved, and that was the way he always wanted it. 'Today was our anniversary. Today was also the day that I lay in Billy's arms whilst he took his last breath. Saying goodbye to him was the hardest thing I have ever done.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Richardson was also friends with Redmayne and shared a photo of the pair with Hannah and another friend as he mourned Redmayne's death at the time. 'How quickly it all can change. I'll never forget the short-lived time we shared both racing, and getting the most drunk I've ever been!' Richardson wrote. 'RIP Billy, ride on up there.' Richardson's death came just two years after fellow Kiwi and friend Damon Rees died aged 28 following a short battle with illness while in England competing in the Supersport Championship. Kiwi riders paid tribute to Richardson on Monday. New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood was also hurt in the crash at Oulton Park but escaped with minor injuries. 'Struggling to find the words for what happened,' he wrote. 'Rest in peace Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. New Zealand's Moto3 rider Cormac Buchanan shared a heartfelt tribute to Richardson. '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 too 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 ... 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.'
7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Shane Richardson's death revealed as second racing tragedy for partner Hannah
The death of New Zealand rider Shane Richardson after a 'catastrophic' 11-bike crash in the British Supersport Championship has been revealed as a second racing tragedy for his partner. The 29-year-old and Owen Jenner, 21, could not be saved after being caught up in a 'chain reaction incident' exiting the first turn of the first feature race of the 2025 season. Richardson died on his way to hospital while Jenner, after resuscitation attempts, died at the Oulton Park circuit medical centre. Richardson is survived by his partner Hannah and their two children Max and Maddie, with Hannah sharing a photo of the family following his death. It is the second time Hannah has lost a partner in a race crash. Billy Redmayne died in 2016 after an accident while competing in the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in England. They all knew each other, with Richardson sharing a photo of the trio and another friend as he mourned Redmayne's death at the time. 'How quickly it all can change. I'll never forget the short-lived time we shared both racing, and getting the most drunk I've ever been!' Richardson wrote. 'RIP Billy, ride on up there.' Richardson's death came just two years after fellow Kiwi Damon Rees died aged 28 following a short battle with illness while in England competing in the Supersport Championship. Kiwi riders paid tribute to Richardson on Monday. New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood was also hurt in the crash at Oulton Park but escaped with minor injuries. 'Struggling to find the words for what happened,' he wrote. 'Rest in peace Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time.' New Zealand's Moto3 rider Cormac Buchanan shared a heartfelt tribute to Richardson. '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 too 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 ... 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.'
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
'Fantastic' Oulton Park rider's best pal and on-track rival died aged just 28 two years ago
Shane Richardson has passed away at the age of 29 following a catastrophic crash at Oulton Park on Monday, two years after his close friend Damon Rees died at just 28 Shane Richardson, who sadly passed away in the horrific crash at Oulton Park, had already experienced tragedy in motorsport before his untimely death. Richardson, 29, passed away from severe chest injuries sustained in the 11-bike crash at the British Supersport Championship race on Monday. The New Zealander, who raced for the Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki team, died on the way to Royal Stoke University Hospital. British rider Owen Jenner, 21, also sadly lost his life due to a catastrophic head injury, while Tom Tunstall, a a 47-year-old rider, remains in hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. The crash is being investigated by the Motorcycle Racing Control Board, the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary and tributes have poured in for the two riders who lost their lives. Richardson was a popular figure in the sport and had moved to the United Kingdom from New Zealand back in 2019. He leaves behind his British wife Hannah and their two young children, Max and Maddie. The tragedy is the second to befall Kiwi riders in the past two years following the unexpected death of Damon Rees at the age of 28 in July 2023. Rees was a close friend and on-track rival of Richardson, with their two families well known in New Zealand motorbike racing circles. The two met while competing against each other for the national 600cc title in their home country before both moving to the UK to pursue their racing careers. Rees, who came from a family of motorbike racers, died suddenly two years ago. His team, the Carl Cox Motorsport with Uggly & Co by Binch Racing squad, described him as an "infectious personality" with a "wicked sense of humour". Alongside competing in the Supersport Championship, Richardson worked as a test rider for Triumph Motorcycles in Leicestershire and ran his a joinery business called Kiwicraft. Writing on social media, fellow Kiwi rider Cormac Buchanan paid tribute by writing: "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 (Rees), the hard battles we had, bumping bars and swapping paint. I'm grateful to have been able to consider you a competitor, a 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 will always be riding with you; thank you for everything, Shane.' Andy McGechan, editor of the website, told The 'A fantastic young man, a lovely personality… his smile was infectious. "He was so quiet and modest, a smiley, friendly face around the pits but on the racetrack an absolute firebrand, fast and furious, not a risk-taker as such but he had the skills. The contrast between on track and off track was so marked.'
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
First Oulton Park crash survivor breaks silence following horror 11-bike accident that saw 2 drivers killed
Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner were killed in a horror crash at Oulton Park in Cheshire on Sunday with five other riders involved in the incident, but escaped with minor injuries A survivor of the horror Oulton Park crash that claimed the lives of two riders has broken his silence. Morgan McLaren-Wood emerged with only minor injuries and expressed his deep sorrow, stating on social media that he was "struggling to find the words" following the tragedy that took the lives of fellow New Zealander Shane Richardson and Englishman Owen Jenner during a British Supersport Championship event. The horrific crash happened on the first bend of the race at Oulton Park, where 11 bikes were caught up in the mayhem. Richardson suffered critical chest injuries and passed away whilst being moved to Royal Stoke University Hospital after receiving treatment on the track and at the circuit medical centre. He is survived by two young children. Rapid Honda's Owen Jenner succumbed to a terrible head injury sustained in the crash, dying at the circuit's medical facility. Alongside McLaren-Wood, another four riders – Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, and Freddie Barnes – were also caught up in the incident but fortunately suffered only minor injuries. Three other competitors – Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker, and George Edwards – walked away unhurt from the carnage. Following the incident, McLaren-Wood reached out through social platforms: "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." President of Motorcycling New Zealand, Michael McLeod, remarked on the profound impact that Richardson's death has had on the motorcycle racing community, highlighting the significant role the 29 year old played in supporting up-and-coming riders within the sport. He told the Herald: "It's a tragic shock to the motorcycle racing community in New Zealand because he's such a well-respected competitor and mentor to a lot of young up-and-coming riders that are now competing in Europe and England as well. He was a fantastic guy, he'd always stop and have a chat. He's a real nice bloke and it's a real shame." The race organiser has confirmed that the rest of the event has been cancelled while they begin an investigation into the fatal incident. A statement from the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing said: "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. 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 Constabulary." The Supersport Championship is a feeder series for the main Superbikes event. Last year, New Zealander Richardson finished eighth in the standings with 146 points, and this season marked Jenner's second year in the championship. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
First rider involved in fatal 11-bike Oulton Park crash breaks silence following tragedy
Morgan McLaren-Wood was involved in the fatal incident that killed two riders at Oulton Park following an 11-man crash but the New Zealander escaped with minor injuries Morgan McLaren-Wood was among those involved in the fatal incident at Oulton Park but escaped with minor injuries and said he was 'struggling to find the words" following the deaths of two riders. Shane Richardson, another New Zealander, and Englishman Owen Jenner were killed at a British Supersport Championship event. The pair were fatally injured on the first corner of the race at Oulton Park with 11 bikes involved in a huge crash. Richardson suffered severe chest injuries in the crash and was treated trackside before being taken to the circuit medical centre. He died while being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital. He leaves behind two young children. Rapid Honda rider Jenner died of a catastrophic head injury at the circuit's medical centre. McLaren-Wood was among five riders, including Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes, who were involved in the crash but only had minor injuries. Three others - Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards - escaped unhurt. McLaren-Wood said in a post on social media: '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.' Motorcycling New Zealand president Michael McLeod said that Richardson's death had rocked the community with the 29-year-old playing a huge role in helping those rising through the ranks. He told the Herald: 'It's a tragic shock to the motorcycle racing community in New Zealand because he's such a well-respected competitor and mentor to a lot of young up-and-coming riders that are now competing in Europe and England as well. He was a fantastic guy, he'd always stop and have a chat. He's a real nice bloke and it's a real shame.' The race organiser confirmed that the remainder of the event would be cancelled as they begun investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident. A statement from Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing read: '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. 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 Constabulary.' The Supersport Championship serves as a support series to the main Superbikes event. New Zealander Richardson finished eighth in last year's standings after landing 146 points, while this was Jenner's second year racing in the championship.
