“Gutted for everyone involved,” he reported. “Two of our finest men lost to the sport we love.”
“Catastrophic accident”: statement from the organizer MotorSport Vision Racing
According to a statement from MotorSport Vision Racing, the deadly crash occurred during the “chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling” as riders were “exiting turn one on the first lap,” also known as Old Hall corner.
“The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed,” the organizers’ statement read.
“The remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was canceled due to the incident’s extraordinary severity and the ongoing medical intervention.
Tragically, two riders have died and another has suffered serious injuries as a result of this terrible tragedy.
“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 Constabulary.”
