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Two Riders Killed in Start-Line Crash at British Supersport Race

A mass collision involving eleven motorcycles at Oulton Park left two dead and several injured, prompting an ongoing investigation by racing authorities and police.

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Auf der Rennstrecke Oulton Park – hier ein Rennen von 2019 – sind zwei Motorradfahrer nach einem Unfall verstorben
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Overview

  • Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, succumbed to fatal injuries following the crash at the start of the race on May 5, 2025.
  • The collision involved eleven riders, with one sustaining severe back and abdominal injuries, five suffering minor injuries, and three escaping unscathed.
  • The race was immediately abandoned, and emergency medical teams were deployed to the track to provide urgent care.
  • The crash occurred during the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, a feeder series for aspiring Superbike competitors.
  • MotorSport Vision Racing, the coroner, and local police have launched a joint investigation to determine the cause of the accident.