Grabham Condo 750 injury update

The Australian desert racing legend had just taken over the race lead on day two of competition in the race at Condobolin, but crashed after making contact - at approximately 160km/h - with a pack of kangaroos crossing the course. Grabham was airlifted to hospital in Orange before being flown to Westmead, where he's expected to remain until next week.

The Bathurst-based rider suffered fractured vertebrae in the T4-T9 region, as well as fractures to his right radius and collarbone. Surgery in Westmead has been successfully carried out on his arm and collarbone, the process of his rehabilitation closely monitored by team trainer Tim Cole. Experts predict the 30-year-old will be permitted to return home after at least a week's monitoring of his condition.

It is anticipated that Grabham will make a full recovery from his injuries, however a minimum of three months will be spent on the sidelines, meanign he won't have a chance to defend his Finke Desert Race title in June. Grabham will also miss the upcoming KTM-sponsored Hattah Desert Race, which is slated for Mildura in Victoria on 7-9 July. A definite return date is still yet to be determined.

KTM Australia and the HSE Motorex KTM team extend their very best well wishes to Ben for a speedy recovery and look forward to his return when he regains fitness.

Visit www.ktm.com.au on the web for further information.

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