Leigh Adams back home in Mildura

Retired Australian speedway star Leigh Adams has checked out of hospital in Adelaide, and is now back home in Mildura as he begins a new chapter in his life following the serious crash at the Finke Desert Race in mid-June.

“I have been at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Facility for several months and I’m itching to get home, as it’s the start of a new chapter in my life,” Leigh said.  “I am very proud of what I’ve achieved since I’ve been here and given the magnitude of the serious injuries I sustained I am well pleased with my progress so far.

“A little more movement has returned to my left leg and it seems to be progressing okay. I’m getting stronger all the time and I’m looking forward to getting home with my family and friends around me.

“They (the staff at the rehab centre) have taught me how to live in a wheelchair and I intend to keep working hard in physio, the swimming pool and on the parallel bars, in an effort to keep improving physically. I’m setting up a gym at home and I’ll do whatever is required to eventually get out of this wheelchair and walk again”.

Meanwhile, all proceeds raised from the Leigh Adams Benefit Meeting, being staged at Gillman Speedway near Adelaide on Saturday, November 26, are going towards Leigh attending an eight-week program in the USA called Project Walk.

“Project Walk is a special facility that assists people in maximising their recovery and I want to give it a shot,” continued Leigh. “I am very grateful for the amazing support I’ve received from around the world and my family and I have been very taken back by the generosity and kindness afforded to me from so many people. It really is very humbling”.

Leigh has also taken delivery this week of two new toys -- a state-of-the-art wheelchair from the USA, decked out in Leigh’s traditional red racing livery and a new car, complete with hand controls and all the latest technology to assist his mobility.