The motorcycle racing community has paid tribute to Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson after the two were killed in a first corner crash in Supersport Race 2 at the Oulton Park BSB.

Richardson and reigning British GP2 Cꦜhampion Jenner both died as a result of injuries sustained in a first corner cra♋sh in British Supersport Race 2 at the Oulton Park BSB.

The incident resulted in the canc𒈔ellation ofꦓ the remainder of the racing scheduled for the Bank Holiday Monday round that opened the 2025 BSB season.

Tributes have been paid to both riders by members of the motorcycle racing community ๊since their res✅pective deaths were confirmed.

“Owen, you were always smi🦋ling, just a young kid chasing your dream and having fun along the way,” wrote PBM Ducati rider Glenn Irwin💝 in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“Shane, I didn’t know you personal🎐ly, but watching videos and photos of your little family on Instagram I can see how much of an amazing dad and partner you are along with being a top rider.

“Rest in peace, ওboys – life can be so, so cruel. ♋We will continue to offer support to your families in the coming times ahead.

“My thou♔ghts go to the entire BSB team of organisers, marshals, medics, and the wider community.”

“Progressed today but don’t have a lot to say,” wrote Cheshire Mouldings Ducati rider Rory Skinner i🔴n an Instag💎ram post.

“Gutted is an understatement.

“The spꦍort can be too cruel at timesꦬ. Thoughts and condolences to everyone and their families involved in today’s incident.”

Reigning BSB Champion Kyle Ry🅺de wrote in his own post: “Had a better second race today𒅌 in fourth.

“But [it] means nothing.

“Today’s a sh*t one. I send all my love to those families who lost loved ones – and best wishes to all othe🎉rs hurt.”

National Superstock⭕ rider Kam Dixon said he “lost a brother today”.

“There really wasn’t𝓰 anyone like our OJ [Owen Jenner]. This kid was such a talent a𒁏nd will always be in my heart, he was the best mate.

“Not many people can say they have won three Britisꦡh Championships. Love you mate.

“My thoughts extend to𝕴 the family and friends of Shane Richardson who also lost hi🐟s life in this tragic crash.

“My best wishes are with everyone involved.”

MotoAmerica also paid tribute to Richardson, who had bee🌄n a race winner in the American ser♉ies’ Superstock class.

“MotoAmerica is saddened to report that former MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race winner Shane Richardson was one of two racers killed today in a multi-bike, chain-reaction crash dur♉ing a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England,,” MotoAmerica’s statement reads.

“The New Zealander was 29 years old.

“MotoAmerica fans will likely recall the fun-loving group of Kiwis that traveled in an old bus to the races in 2018, with Richardson doing the racing and his best mate Seth Devereux spinning the wrenches on the♎ team’s Woolich Racing Kawasakis.

“The highlight for the team during its stint in MotoAmerica was Richardson’s Stock 1000 v𒈔ictory at Road America on June 3, 2018.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, fri🌳ends, and teammates of Richardson and Jenner as well as to Motorsport Vision Racing, the promoters of the﷽ British Superbike Series.”