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Fatal Crash Claims Two Lives During British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park

Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson were killed in an 11-bike collision during the opening lap, prompting event cancellations and ongoing investigations.

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Tragedia in Superbike Uk, 2 morti e un ferito grave: "Incidente catastrofico"
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Overview

  • The crash occurred on May 5 at the Old Hall curve during the opening lap of the British Supersport Championship race, involving 11 motorcycles.
  • Owen Jenner, 21, died from a brain injury after being treated at the circuit medical center, while Shane Richardson, 29, succumbed to chest injuries en route to the hospital.
  • Tom Tunstall, 47, remains hospitalized with serious back and abdominal injuries; five other riders were treated for minor injuries, and three escaped uninjured.
  • MotorSport Vision Racing has cancelled all remaining events of the Bennetts Superbike Championship in response to the tragedy.
  • Investigations into the incident are being conducted by MotorSport Vision Racing, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board, Cheshire Police, and the medical examiner.