Goulburn's Troy Herfoss to be flown to hospital after fall

The three-time Australian Super Bike Champion was testing his new Honda CBR 1000SP at the Braidwood Road track on Sunday afternoon when he fell between turns one and two.

Wakefield Park operations manager Dean Chapman said the 34-year-old Herfoss knocked his head but was up walking and talking after the crash.

He advised on Tuesday that Herfoss was flown to Canberra Hospital where he was assessed overnight as a precaution. He was released on Monday morning and has since returned his Queensland home.

While the Goulburn-born product wasn't injured, his new bike was extensively damaged.

"His team (Penrite Honda) will be working very hard to get him up and running by next year," Mr Chapman said.

Herfoss had been taking the bike for its first test run.

The ASBK 2021 championship kicks off on February 19 to 21 at Phillip Island. Herfoss will compete in round three at Wakefield Park from April 14 to 16.

Local motorcycling identity Troy Herfoss was expected to be flown to Canberra Hospital on Sunday afternoon following a fall from his bike.

Wakefield Park operations manager Dean Chapman moved to assure people that it was a precautionary move after Herfoss fell off his motorbike at the facility during testing shortly before 4pm.

"It happened between turns one and two and although he's up walking and talking and appears to be well, we are taking all the necessary precautions," he said.

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"It doesn't appear that he has any broken bones but he will be fully assessed."

Mr Chapman said Herfoss, a former Australian Superbike Championship winner, was travelling at "quite a considerable" speed while testing with several other riders.

Wakefield Park had a doctor and other medical assistance on site at the time.

Mr Chapman said helicopters were routinely used over road ambulances at Wakefield Park simply for ease and efficiency of transport.

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He described the facility as one of the safest in Australia. Herfoss last competed there on December 5 and 6 during the ASBK Championship.

Other emergency services including police and NSW Fire and Rescue attended the scene.

More to come.

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