‘Looking forward to tomorrow’ – Heartbreaking final post of tragic Shane Richardson, 29, just hours before fatal crash
SHANE RICHARDSON’S tragic final interview has left fans heartbroken.
The 29-year-old sadly passed away at a British Superbikes event at Oulton Park on Bank Holiday Monday.
Richardson and fellow rider Owen Jenner, 21, both died after being caught up in a horrific 11-bike accident on turn one.
Less than 24 hours before the race, Richardson took to Instagram to post a clip from an interview where he spoke about looking ahead to his next race.
The dad of two said: “Sprint race was good. Bad start, went backwards quite a few positions.
“But we managed to figure it out, get some good consistent pace going, matching the times with a few of the boys ahead of us.
“So yeah, looking forward to tomorrow, hopefully get a better start and be a bit more in the mix.”
A statement from the British Superbike Championship confirmed the two deaths. It read: “Owen Jenner was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury.
“Shane Richardson 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.”
Brit rider Jenner had been competing for Rapid Honda and New Zealander Richardson was riding for Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki.
The crash also saw Tom Tunstall hurt and five others taken to the circuit medical centre for minor problems.
On Tunstall, the statement said: “He was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries.”
Cops have launched an investigation into the crash which saw the rest of event was cancelled.