Teams, Servicemembers Set for Veterans Race of Remembrance

ALTON, Va. – Nolan Yuke was a U.S. Army combat veteran who lost his sense of identity after leaving the military. Camen Lackney battled depression after being injured in Iraq.

Though they’ve never met in person, visits to the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen at Watkins Glen International changed their lives forever. They’ll meet in person at the CrowdStrike Veterans Race of Remembrance Powered by AWS Nov. 7-9, 2025 at VIRginia International Raceway. The green flag drops at 9 a.m. ET for the six-hour race that will share the weekend with the Mustang Cup season-finale and Radical World Finals. 



A longtime sportscar fan, Yuke entered a contest for free tickets to the 2024 Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen and won them. While at the race Yuke met Operation Motorsport staff, realized his skills could make him a good candidate for their Motorsport Immersion program – where veterans are paired with crews in IMSA, SRO, FEL and NASCAR Canada – and signed up. In 2025 he began his first of two years he’ll serve with Meyer Shank Racing’s IMSA program.

Read the whole story here on Sportscar365

The CrowdStrike Veterans Race of Remembrance powered by AWS will be broadcast live at 8:30 a.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 8 on Operation Motorsport’s YouTube channel.

Tickets for the event are free for Active Duty military and 50 percent off for veterans with a code from GovX.com.

Veterans Race of Remembrance

Social Channels

Ford Racing and Ford Philanthropy have teamed up to provide the experience of a lifetime to veterans competing in Operation Motorsport’s Operation eMotorsport iRacing League.

Four veterans who compete in the the sim racing league have been invited to visit the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord, N.C. on Nov. 4.



Champions were just crowned in the league’s 11th season that boasted packed grids and participants that ranged from Operation Motorsport veterans to active duty military and those who support them.

This activation is part of the larger CrowdStrike Veterans Race of Remembrance powered by AWS event at Virginia International Raceway on Nov. 7-9 (Veterans Day weekend) and celebrates the power of eMotorsport to give medically retired veterans or veterans with a service-connected disability team, identity and purpose.

Mustang Cup will conclude its season at VIR the same weekend.

“We hope the program beneficiaries enjoy their immersion into Ford Racing’s state-of-the-art development simulators, where they will get to experience the same tools that the Ford Racing drivers across stock car, sports car and off-road disciplines use to hone their skills and develop the racing platforms,” said Ford Racing’s global single-make series program manager Chris Ward.

Read the whole story here at Sportscar365

The curtain closed on Season 11 of the Operation Motorsport eMotorsport League with an absolutely thrilling final round at the iconic Virginia International Raceway (VIR). The season’s most challenging circuit set the perfect stage for an exhilarating night of racing, fierce competition, and championship-deciding drama across all classes.

As the dust settled, our overall class champions proved beyond a doubt that they had earned their place at the top through skill, consistency, and relentless determination.

Pro Class

The Pro Class came down to one of the most intense showdowns of the season. Ken Copelin & Chris Walsh put on a spectacular battle at VIR, trading pace & precision in a duel that had fans on the edge of their seats. But when the checkered flag waved, it was Tyler Guillemette who stood tall as the Season 11 Pro Champion, finishing just eight points ahead of Matt Smothermon and 22 points clear of Martin Wallace. A well-deserved title after a season of speed, strategy, and unshakable focus.

Open Class

In the Open Class, Tyler Manning gave everything he had, driving the wheels off his Aston Martin to capture the win in the final round. However, it wasn’t quite enough to overcome the season-long consistency of Justin Bessette, who secured the Open Class Championship by a razor-thin margin of just one point over Manning. Mason Cardounel rounded out the championship podium, only seven points adrift—a testament to how close & competitive the field remained all season long.

Beneficiary Class

The Beneficiary Class saw Louis Rios emerge as the clear Season 11 Champion, thanks to an incredible campaign that built a commanding lead early on. Chris Glandon captured the final round victory at VIR, but Rios’s dominant performance across the season made the championship his to lose. Nolan Yuke and Phillip Chartier completed the top three in class, each showcasing impressive growth and grit throughout the season.

As the virtual engines cool, Season 11 will be remembered for its intensity, sportsmanship & the camaraderie that defines Operation Motorsport’s eMotorsport community. Congratulations to all our drivers, beneficiaries & supporters—thank you for another unforgettable season of racing excellence.