The opening round of the British Superbikes Championship has been suspended after a horrifying 11-bike accident which left one engulfed in fire.
The season-opening meeting at Oulton Park was delayed after at least one rider appeared to be badly injured at the start of the Supersport Feature race, one of the main support races to the Superbike Championship.
A total of 11 riders were involved, leaving at least one bike on fire, sparking an emergency response at the track.
The Bank Holiday meeting in Cheshire was immediately suspended after a red flag brought the race to a stop on the first lap.