A horrifying crash on the first lap of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday has resulted in the tragic deaths of two riders. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, both lost their lives with six others injured. The incident occurred when 11 riders fell from their bikes in a chain reaction, prompting the race to be immediately stopped and trackside medical services to be deployed. One bike was on fire as paramedics responded.

The Supersport Feature race was one of the main support races for the opening round of the 2025 British Superbikes Championship. The Cheshire meeting was suspended after a red flag and later cancelled altogether due to what series director Stuart Higgs labelled "a severe and catastrophic incident".

He added to TNT Sports: "The medical response is still ongoing and as a result we do confirm the event has been cancelled and there will be no more racing today. There will be a further statement issued by Motorsport Vision Racing as we go into the evening once we collate all the information."

A statement from Motor Sport Vision Racing later on Monday night then confirmed the tragic news: "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.

"Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury.

"Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries. He died prior to arrival.

"Tom Tunstall (47) was initially treated on the track and was taken to the circuit medical centre, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries.

"A further five riders were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. These riders were #9 Carl Harris, #39 Max Morgan, #48 Cameron Hall, #78 Freddie Barnes, #95 Morgan McLaren-Wood.

"Three further riders were also involved but were uninjured. These riders were #25 Lewis Jones, #37 Corey Tinker and #90 George Edwards. 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."