Riders Tragic: 11-Bike Crash Halts British Superbikes Start at Oulton Park

Riders die in major crash involving 11 bikes at British Superbikes start in Oulton Park (Instagram @owenjenner86 @shanerichardson28)

Two riders, Owen Jenner , 21, and Shane Richardson , 29, died following a serious crash involving 11 bikes in the first corner of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race held in Cheshire, England.

The collision occurred after one of the competitors lost control of their bike, triggering a chain reaction that led to multiple crashes and even a fire involving one of the vehicles. The event was part of the British Superbike Championship, and due to the severity of the accident, the remaining races were cancelled.

Jenner, 2024 British GP2 champion and Rapid Honda rider, sustained a fatal head injury and died before reaching the hospital. Richardson, from the Astro JJR HIPPO Suzuki team, suffered severe chest injuries and passed away en route to Stoke University Hospital. A third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, was hospitalized with significant injuries to his back and abdomen. Five other competitors sustained minor injuries, while three escaped unhurt.

Cheshire Police and UK motorsport regulatory bodies have launched an investigation to determine the causes of the incident. An official statement from MotorSport Vision Racing described the crash as a “catastrophe” and expressed deep sorrow over the losses.

The accident was broadcast live on television, shocking viewers and prompting an immediate response from medical teams at the scene.

Friends and fellow racers paid emotional tributes on social media, describing Jenner as a kind and fun person, and Richardson as someone who “lit up any room.” Both were well-loved in the paddock, and their deaths have caused a wave of grief in the motorcycle racing world.

Source: LADbible – DailyMail | Photo: Instagram @owenjenner86 @shanerichardson28 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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