NHRA legend John Force moved to neurologic rehabilitation center

John Force's recovery from fiery racing crash is entering a new phase, as his team reports that he has been moved to a neurologic rehabilitation center.

Force, 75, has been hospitalized since a June 23 crash at 300 mph in which he suffered a traumatic brain injury.

The release said he was taken on a three-hour flight Tuesday to a rehab center.

From July 5:Legendary driver moved out of intensive care

Force was in a coma for five days following the crash, but has been able to communicate with family members and hospital staff since. The release said he recently helped daughter Brittany celebrate a birthday on Monday, though he still gets confused at times.

"Medical staff cautioned that the road ahead still is a difficult one," the statement read. "Force is dealing with cognitive and behavioral symptoms."

Force is a 16-time NHRA Funny Car national champion.