Two riders have died and one other has suffered vital 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 opening lap.
Tom Tunstall, 47, was transferred to Royal Stoke College Hospital with vital again and stomach accidents. 5 different riders had been handled on the monitor for minor accidents, whereas three extra escaped unhurt.
Cheshire Police mentioned: “Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon.
“Emergency companies had been known as to the scene following the collision which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and one other with severe accidents.
“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 Police.”
Rider quantity 86, Mr Jenner, was taken to the circuit medical centre and given additional resuscitation remedy however died from a “catastrophic head injury”, the organisers mentioned.
Mr Richardson, quantity 28, was taken to the medical centre with “severe chest injuries” and later died whereas he was being transferred to Royal Stoke College Hospital, they added.
A press release from organisers MotorSport Imaginative and prescient 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 instantly stopped and trackside medical companies 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 Bike Circuit Racing Management Board and MotorSport Imaginative and prescient Racing are investigating the complete circumstances of the incident at the side of the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary.”
Whites Powersports, a sponsor of Mr Richardson, said in an Instagram post their team had been “extraordinarily saddened” by the information of his loss of life.
“Shane will be remembered by many as a great racer, person, and father,” they mentioned. “Our thoughts go out to Shane’s young family and friends during this tough time.”
Australian rider Ben Currie mentioned the loss was “hard to put into words”, including on Instagram: “Gutted for everyone involved. Two of our finest men lost to the sport we love.”
New Zealand Hutt Metropolis councillor Brady Dyer mentioned on Fb his ideas had been with Mr Richardson’s family and friends.
“Shane was proud to be from Wainuiomata and was admired both locally and abroad for his skill and passion,” he mentioned. “This is a heartbreaking loss, and I know many in our community will be feeling it deeply.”
