Two motorcycle racers died following a violent 11-rider crash at the beginning of Sunday’s British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park.
Owen Jenner, 21, died after sustaining a catastrophic head injury, while 29-year-old Shane Richardson succumbed to chest injuries after being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
“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,” read a statement from promoter MotorSport Vision Racing. “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.
“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.”
