English rider Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, of New Zealand, were fatally injured in a “major chain reaction” incident involving 11 bikes on the first lap of the race on Monday.
Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR), who oversee circuit operations at Oulton Park, released a statement saying a third rider, Tom Tunstall, had sustained “significant injuries”.
“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.
Riders Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes and Morgan McLaren-Wood sustained minor injuries and were treated at the circuit medical centre.
MSVR and the Motorcycle Racing Control Board said they are “investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary”.
A statement from the force added: “Emergency services were called to the scene following the collision which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another with serious 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 Police.”
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Two riders die after 11-bike crash in British Supersport Championship race )
Also on site :