BRAD Jones has thanked the motorcycling community for their “amazing support” in his first message since a huge crash in British Superbikes.

Dorset rider Jones, 23, was thrown from his bike after crashing at Brands Hatch in July.

He was airlifted to hospital while unconscious and placed in an induced coma.

Among his severe injuries were a bleed on the brain, fractured ribs and a broken pelvis.

Fundraising for Jones swelled to £40,000 and has enabled him to return home in Stalbridge for a rehabilitation program.

Posting on Facebook, he said: “I don’t know where to start with this post...but here goes!

“Over seven and a half weeks since my accident at Brands Hatch and I’m now home to carry out a full rehabilitation program and this is down to all the funds raised to get me home sooner than expected.

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“Firstly I want to thank the BSB medical team for literally saving my life, all the orange army that are always on hand to assist Stuart Higgs, Jonathan Palmer and the whole BSB staff, the Air Ambulance who got me to King’s College Hospital so quickly and every doctor, consultant and nurse at the hospital who were truly amazing.

“The most overwhelming thing for me to try understand is the amount of support I’ve had from EVERYONE!!!!

“I would (like) to thank my family, friends and the racing community for their amazing support. There have been some key people who have gone above and beyond to help me in various ways, too many to list but you know who you are.

“My body and broken bones are healing well but my brain injury needs time and therapy to recover.

“Not sure what the future holds for me but whatever happens I’ll be giving 100 per cent to get back fit again and take it from there.

“Just like to wish my team PR Racing good luck for the rest of the season.”