Rider injured in Oulton Park crash ‘making progress’

Tom Tunstall, who was seriously hurt in a horrific race accident at Oulton Park that claimed the lives of Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson, says he is “making some step-by-step progress every day.”

The injuries sustained in the 11-bike crash on the opening lap of the British Supersport Championship race at the Cheshire circuit on May 5 resulted in the deaths of father-of-two Richardson from New Zealand and British rider Jenner, age 21.

Tunstall, 47, received neck injuries and was taken to the Royal Stoke Hospital.

Before going on to detail the extent of his injuries in a Facebook post, Tunstall stated that he was “very happy to be out of hospital” following “a difficult few weeks.”

My tongue’s separation, damaged rotator cuff, and some nerve conditions are improving steadily.

I’m extremely grateful for the high standard of care I received from the trackside, medical center, and hospital because I have had the best chance of recovering.

Tunstall, a British rider, expressed his grief and sympathy for Jenner and Richardson’s passing.

“Sorely depressed to hear about the tragic loss of Owen and Shane, who were both great, sincere riders who left far too soon,” he continued.