Two riders have died after an 11-bike crash during the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday.
Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, were fatally injured in a “major chain reaction” incident on the first lap of the race as the riders exited turn one.
The race, the third of the weekend, was halted on the first lap, with series director Stuart Higgs later calling the incident “severe and catastrophic” as he announced the event was cancelled.
New Zealander Richardson was racing for the Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki team, while British rider Jenner raced for Rapid Honda.
In a statement on Monday night, Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), who are responsible for circuit operations at Oulton Park, said another rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, had sustained “significant injuries”.
“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.”
Riders Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes and Morgan McLaren-Wood were treated for minor injuries at the circuit medical centre.
Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards were also involved in the accident but did not suffer injury.
