Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson died tragically after a huge crash at a British Superbikes event in Oulton Park.
Jenner, 21, and Richardson, 29, were involved in A horrible incident In turn, 11 riders fell one of the Monday race on Monday.
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The Cheshire event was then abandoned when medical staff was deployed.
In an official statement, Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR) confirmed the terrible news that both Jenner and Richardson died in the crash, Which police is investigating now.
The explanation began: “At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship Race of this afternoon in Oulton Park, who left Turn One, Old Hall Corner in the first round, there was a chain response incident in which 11 riders fall. The race was immediately stopped and the trackside medical services were used.
“Because of the extreme seriousness of the incident and the current medical intervention, the rest of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was canceled.
“This catastrophic accident has led to two riders being fatally injured and another significant injury is being incurred.”
On Jenner the statement continued: “Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated on the track and then brought to the Circuit Medical Center, where he died despite further resuscitation treatment of a catastrophic head injury.”
Then on the father of two Richardson- who placed a heartbreaking video just a few hours before the tragedy – It added: “Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated on the track and then brought to the Circuit Medical Center before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious breast injuries. He died prior to arrival.”
The British Ace Jenner rode Rapid Honda, while New Zealander Richardson competed for Astro-Jjr Hippo Suzuki.
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Colleague rider Tom Tunstall was seriously injured in the crash.
The statement continued: “Tom Tunstall (47) was initially treated on the track and was brought to the Medical Center Circuit, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with considerable back and abdominal injury.
“Another five riders were transferred to the Circuit Medical Center with minor injuries, for which no transfer to the hospital was needed. 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 not injured. These riders were #25 Lewis Jones, #37 Corey Tinker and #90 George Edwards.
“The racing board and Motorsport Vision Racing Motorsport Vision examine the full circumstances of the incident in combination with the coroner and Cheshire Constabulary.
“Further statements will be issued if available.”
Monday’s event was part of the opening weekend of this year’s British Superbikes season.
The campaign runs eight rounds before entering three “showdown” events.
Various fans went to social media to pay tribute to Jenner and Richardson.
One wrote: “I am really shocked. I am sorry that everyone was involved with the riders, the teams, the families, the Marshalls, the doctors, the fans there were.”
While a second was posted: “Thoughts and prayers for the families of Owen and Shane, they can rest in peace. This is a dark day for motorsport.”
And another added: “A terrible day for our sport. My heart goes out to the families of both Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson. Our sport can be cruel, but our community uttered. Like those who have gone earlier, they will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.”
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