The British motorcycling community is mourning after the fatal accident occurred in the circuit of Oulton Parkin Cheshireduring a career of SuperSport Quattro Group championship Group. This tragic event took the life of Shane Richardson29 years old, and Owen Jenner21 years old, while other competitors were injured. Research on the incident, which involved 11 motorcycles, is in development and is being led by the Cheshire Policeas confirmed by the authorities.
According to a statement issued by MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR)the accident occurred in the first round of the race, in the curve known as Old Hall, when one of the pilots lost control of his motorcycle. “This catastrophic accident has been tragically in two fatally injured pilots and another with significant injuries,” the organization said. Shane Richardson suffered “serious chest wounds”, while Owen Jenner He died from a “catastrophic lesion in the head.”
Richardsona native of New Zealandhe left his partner behind Hannah Jamesand their two young children, Maddie and Max. According to The SunHannah shared a photograph in social networks where Shane appears holding her children, accompanied by emotional messages of condolence of friends and acquaintances. “The love they shared was beautiful, a legacy that will live in the lovely Maddie and Max,” wrote a family closeness.
The event is a traumatic repetition for Hannah, who had already suffered a similar loss in the past. In 2016, his then partner, Billy RedmayneOliver’s Mount Spring Cup died during the competition in Scarborough. Billy, also an outstanding pilot and member of the United Kingdom Paratrooper Regiment, died due to fatal brain injuries after an accident in the race. Hannah recalled at the time: “There are no words to describe how difficult this is for all of us”according to the medium.
The tragedy in Oulton Park has shocked the sports community and who witnessed the live events, both in the circuit and on television. Images of the event show the moment when the pilots lost control and one of the motorcycles caught fire after multiple crashes. Scott Moorespectator present at the scene, described the atmosphere: “The silence that wrapped the circuit was disturbing, a rapid shock reminder that things can change”
-Among those also affected by the incident is Tom Tunstalla 47 -year -old pilot who was transferred to the Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious back and abdomen injuries. Other competitors received medical care for minor wounds in the place. The Organizing Board decided to cancel the rest of the activities scheduled after the accident, as indicated in its statement.
Tributes a Shane Richardson y Owen Jenner They have not ceased after the tragedy. The pilot Cormac BuchananShane’s partner and compatriot, expressed his pain in Instagram: “Shane was really one of the best people with whom I had the privilege of sharing the track. He was not only an incredibly talented pilot, but also a humble person outside of her.”
Glenn IwninOwen’s partner, offered an emotional message after his death, transmitting words of support to their families. “Life can be so cruel. We will continue to support their families in the coming times,” he said through social networks.
Shane, nicknamed “Kiwi” for its New Zealand origin, had arrived in the United Kingdom in 2019 and was part of the team Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki. He had recently stood out as one of the great promises of the British Supersport championship, obtaining a remarkable ninth place in the previous edition of the competition.
JennerMeanwhile, he accumulated several national titles: he was champion of Team Green in 2018, British Junior Supersport champion in 2020, British Junior Superstock champion in 2023 and British GP2 champion in 2024.
The case is being investigated in coordination with local authorities and the Race Control Board in Motorcycling Circuit, who seek to clarify the circumstances that led to the unexpected multiple shock. A Cheshire police spokesman confirmed that “in the name of the Forensic” has been opened to determine what happened. “Devastated by all those involved. We have lost two of our best men in the sport we love,” The pilot declared Ben Curriesummarizing the collective feeling to the irreparable loss.
