Father of British Superbikes crash victim posts heartbreaking message after son died on his birthday

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Callum Vurley

By Callum Vurley


Published: 06/05/2025

- 16:06

Owen Jenner's father, Michael, posted on social media after the death of his son on his birthday

The motorsport community is in mourning following the deaths of two riders in a catastrophic crash at Oulton Park.

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, both lost their lives after an 11-bike incident during the British Supersport Championship race on Monday.


Jenner, who was riding for Rapid Honda, died at the circuit's medical centre from a catastrophic head injury.

Richardson succumbed to severe chest injuries while being transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Michael Jenner, Owen's father, shared a poignant photo on social media following his son's death

Michael Jenner, Owen's father, shared a poignant photo on social media following his son's death

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A third rider, 47-year-old Tom Tunstall, remains hospitalised with significant back and abdominal injuries.

The race was immediately stopped and the remainder of the event cancelled following the first-lap crash at Old Hall corner.

In a heartbreaking tribute, Michael Jenner, Owen's father, shared a poignant photo on social media following his son's death.

The image shows a young Owen smiling while holding a cat, captioned simply: "The love of his life."

The emotional post comes after Owen's own final Facebook update had been dedicated to his father on his birthday, posting a picture of himself and his dad holding a trophy with the caption: "Happy birthday to the old boy.

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"Wouldn't be where I am without him and I know he wouldn't wanna be anywhere else on his special day!"

The tragedy has left friends and family devastated, with one responding to Michael's post: "I'm completely lost for words. Numb to the core and can't imagine what you guys are going through right now."

Friends left emotional responses under both posts, with one writing that Owen was "one of the most genuine lads I've had the pleasure of knowing."

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Owen Jenner's father posted this photo to Facebook with the caption: "Love of his life."

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They added: "No words will bring you back, you've left your mark on so many people. You'll live on in people's memories pal."

Jenner, from Crowborough in East Sussex, was in his second year racing in The Supersport Championship.

Motorsport Vision Racing and the Motorcycle Racing Control Board are investigating the "full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary."

Tributes have poured in from across the motorsport world following the tragedy.

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Rider Rory Skinner posted: "Gutted is an understatement. The sport can be too cruel at times."

"What a horrible day for racing. My thoughts are with every family and or friends," wrote Jamie Davis.

Blaze Baker described being "absolutely devastated" on what was a "very sad day."

Storm Stacey added: "I have nothing to say this evening, forget the results. Thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the 2 riders that passed today."