Two riders useless after ‘catastrophic’ 11-bike crash in race at Oulton Park

Two riders have died and some other has suffered important accidents following a “catastrophic accident” throughout a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park.

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, sustained deadly accidents in an 11-bike crash on the first nook of the outlet lap. Tom Tunstall, 47, used to be transferred to Royal Stoke college health center with important again and stomach accidents. Five different riders had been handled on the observe for minor accidents, whilst 3 extra escaped unhurt.

A remark from organisers MotorSport Vision Racing learn: “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. 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.”

Tunstall used to be handled on the observe after which the circuit’s scientific centre, earlier than being transferred to Royal Stoke college health center. Five riders had been moved to the scientific centre with minor accidents, Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes and Morgan McLaren-Wood.

Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards had been additionally concerned within the incident however weren’t injured.