{"id":5045,"date":"2025-05-06T09:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T09:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/?p=5045"},"modified":"2025-05-06T11:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T11:36:27","slug":"girlfriend-of-british-superbikes-rider-also-lost-previous-boyfriend-in-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/06\/girlfriend-of-british-superbikes-rider-also-lost-previous-boyfriend-in-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Girlfriend of British Superbikes rider also lost previous boyfriend in crash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shane Richardson, 29, (pictured left) and Owen Jenner, 21, died in the collision at the first corner of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship (Picture: Instagram\/Shane Richardson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The girlfriend of a superbike rider who was killed in an 11-bike \u2018chain reaction\u2019 crash<\/a> also lost a previous partner in a motorcycle crash, it has emerged.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, died in the collision at the first corner of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, Cheshire<\/a>, on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The crash was captured live on television, showing one rider losing control and then skidding across the tarmac and into the path of other racers, causing them to pile into each other.<\/p>\n

Rider number 28, Mr Richardson, was taken to the medical centre with ‘severe chest injuries’ and later died while he was being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital.<\/p>\n

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Eleven different riders were involved in the incident at the first turn of the race (Picture: TNT Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He leaves behind two children and his partner Hannah James.<\/p>\n

Following the tragedy, Ms James updated her profile photo to a picture of the couple and their children smiling at the camera.<\/p>\n

It has now emerged this is the second time she has lost a partner during a motorbike race.<\/p>\n

Her former boyfriend Billy Redmayne was killed in a crash at the Oliver’s Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016, MailOnline reports.<\/p>\n

Mr Richardson was among those to pay tribute at the time, posting a picture of himself, Mr Redmayne and Ms James on Instagram captioned: \u2018How quickly it all can change. I’ll never forget the short-lived time we shared both racing, and getting the most drunk I’ve ever been! RIP Billy, ride on up there.\u2019<\/p>\n

Ms James posted on Facebook: \u2018Today was also the day that I lay in Billy’s arms whilst he took his last breath. Words cannot describe how hard this is for us all, and to be honest it hasn’t really sunk in yet.<\/p>\n

\u2018Saying goodbye to him was the hardest thing I have ever done. Happy Anniversary Billy. Sleep tight my love, until we meet again.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Shane Richardson leaves behind two children and his partner Hannah James (Picture: Instagram\/Shane Richardson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monday’s tragic crash was shown on live TV, but the event was subsequently cancelled as medical personnel rushed to the scene.<\/p>\n

Mr Jenner was taken to the circuit medical centre and given further resuscitation treatment but died from a \u2018catastrophic head injury\u2019, the organisers said.<\/p>\n

A third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, was taken to the medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with \u2018significant back and abdominal injuries\u2019.<\/p>\n

The organisers said another five riders were treated in the medical centre with minor injuries, but did not need to be transferred to hospital.<\/p>\n

Superbikes are highly-modified vehicles and BSB said they are \u2018both quick and powerful\u2019 \u2013 with engines going up to 200bhp (brake horsepower).<\/p>\n

New Zealand superbike racer Mr Richardson was in the Astro JJR HIPPO Suzuki team sponsored by Hippo waste removal service.<\/p>\n

Paying tribute, Kate Buchanan said: \u2018Our racing family is devastated to lose on of our best and my heart breaks for Hannah James, Maddie and Max.<\/p>\n

\u2018Shane\u2019s legacy lives on in each of you and all those who knew and loved him.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Racing stars have paid tribute to New Zealand national Shane Richardson (Picture: Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hippo announced it had renewed its partnership with Mr Richardson in April this year and published a statement from the rider who they said had transitioned from \u2018crafting bespoke kitchens to competing on the UK\u2019s premier racing circuits\u2019.<\/p>\n

Describing his 2024 season, Mr Richardson said: \u2018We had some good moments along the way, but also our fair share of struggles\u2026 but I\u2019m proud of how the Astro JJR HIPPO Suzuki team and I worked throughout the season to make the most of every moment.\u2019<\/p>\n

New Zealand Hutt City councillor Brady Dyer said on Facebook his thoughts were with Mr Richardson\u2019s friends and family.<\/p>\n

\u2018Shane was proud to be from Wainuiomata and was admired both locally and abroad for his skill and passion,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

\u2018This is a heartbreaking loss, and I know many in our community will be feeling it deeply.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Richardson (left) and Jenner (right).\u00a0Cheshire Police has confirmed an investigation into the crash is underway (Picture: x.com\/everythingmrace)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New Zealand motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan said Mr Richardson was one of the \u2018best people I ever had the privilege of sharing the track with, not only a super talented rider but a down-to-earth person away from it\u2019.<\/p>\n

Whites Powersports, a sponsor of Mr Richardson, said in an Instagram post their team had been \u2018extremely saddened\u2019 by the news of his death.<\/p>\n

\u2018Shane will be remembered by many as a great racer, person, and father,\u2019 they said.<\/p>\n

\u2018Our thoughts go out to Shane\u2019s young family and friends during this tough time.\u2019<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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