The Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen brought one of North America’s most demanding sports car racing weekends to Watkins Glen International—and gave seven Operation Motorsport Beneficiaries meaningful roles inside the event.

Nolan Yuke joined Acura Meyer Shank Racing; Ryan Joy and Haley Stokes were embedded with Random Vandals Racing; Michael Vancour worked alongside Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports; John Salada joined Czobok-Simpson Racing; and Thomas Lescenski became part of KohR Motorsports.

Eric Toussaint was embedded as a photographer, capturing the Beneficiary journey throughout the weekend. Through his lens, Eric documented more than race cars and pit stops—he preserved the moments of teamwork, connection, challenge, and belonging that define Motorsport Immersion.



These were not spectator experiences. Each Beneficiary entered the working environment of professional motorsport, contributing where needed, learning the rhythm of the paddock, and experiencing the trust, responsibility, and camaraderie that come from being part of something larger than oneself.

Beyond the placements, Operation Motorsport’s volunteer team did an exceptional job reaching out to veterans throughout the weekend. By sharing our mission, listening to their stories, and creating genuine connections, they helped more members of the veteran community understand that there is a place for them within Operation Motorsport.



Watkins Glen offered seven different journeys toward the same objective: helping veterans rediscover Team, Identity, and Purpose through motorsport.



We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, IMSA, Watkins Glen International, and each participating team for making the weekend possible. Their continued commitment helps us reach and support veterans through Motorsport Immersion—One At A Time.

Following Watkins Glen, Operation Motorsport’s Motorsport Immersion team travelled north to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the IMSA Chevrolet Grand Prix weekend, where seven Beneficiaries took on meaningful roles across the paddock.

Ryan Joy was embedded with Random Vandals Racing; Michael Vancour continued alongside Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports; John Salada joined Czobok-Simpson Racing; Thomas Lescenski worked with KohR Motorsports; and Chance Sheffield and Joseph Weatherman became part of BSI Racing.

Following Watkins Glen, Operation Motorsport’s Motorsport Immersion team travelled north to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the IMSA Chevrolet Grand Prix weekend, where eight Beneficiaries took on meaningful roles across the paddock.

Ryan Joy and Haley Stokes were embedded with Random Vandals Racing; Michael Vancour continued alongside Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports; John Salada joined Czobok-Simpson Racing; Thomas Lescenski worked with KohR Motorsports; and Chance Sheffield and Joseph Weatherman became part of BSI Racing.

Eric Toussaint was again embedded as a photographer, capturing the Beneficiary journey throughout the weekend. His images documented more than the racing—they preserved the moments of teamwork, responsibility, connection, and belonging that define Motorsport Immersion.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park is also one of our largest IMSA outreach events, thanks to the extraordinary support of the BMW and Porscheplatz owners’ corrals. Operation Motorsport volunteers spent the weekend connecting with veterans, sharing our mission, and introducing visitors to our programs.

Two silent auctions and a spirited live auction hosted by TWOth Autosport raised more than $2,000 in support of our veteran recovery programs. Nolan Yuke also made a special Beneficiary appearance, sharing his personal Operation Motorsport journey and helping supporters understand the impact that rediscovering Team, Identity, and Purpose can have beyond the racetrack.

Our sincere thanks to Bavarian Motorsport Inc., Marshall Papadopoulos, Layla Thomas, Robert Foreman, Marcus Glarner, TWOth Autosport, Trevor Hill, PCA Upper Canada Region, and Kathrin Menge for making this support possible.

We are equally grateful to Nolan and Eric for contributing their experiences and talents, and to our dedicated volunteers Scott Denahan, Kaitlyn Freier, Tyler Manning, Nick Salapoutis, and Melanie Manning for representing Operation Motorsport throughout the weekend.

Together, our Beneficiaries, volunteers, teams, partners, and supporters made CTMP another powerful example of veteran recovery through motorsport—One At A Time.

Calabogie was one of those weekends that reminded us exactly why we love what we do.

From the moment the Operation Motorsport team arrived at Calabogie Motorsports Park, it was non-stop. The paddock was full of energy, our outreach tent stayed busy, and even the rain could not slow down the Beneficiaries and volunteers working throughout the FEL Motorsports and NASCAR Canada paddocks.

Michael Beyers, Ryan Hendry, and Michael Webb worked as members of the FEL technical team. Casey Soble was embedded with Auto Ecklectic, while Julian Lup joined Tag One. Darren Scott and Bradley Hunt performed support roles within NASCAR Canada, and Eric Toussaint captured the weekend from inside FEL Motorsports as an embedded photographer.

The variety of placements demonstrated the full value of Motorsport Immersion. Whether working with a race team, supporting a series, documenting the Beneficiary experience, or helping deliver our outreach activation, each participant had a genuine responsibility and a place within the larger event community.

The weekend also marked Ryan Fielder’s first event as Operation Motorsport’s Event Coordinator. We certainly threw him into the deep end, and despite being fed from a firehose all weekend, Ryan jumped in, adapted quickly, and did an outstanding job.

Our outreach tent was powered by an exceptional team of volunteers, including Melanie, Jennifer, Diana, our newest volunteer Zach, and Beneficiary Michel Daigle. Together, they connected with visitors, shared the Operation Motorsport story, and helped veterans understand that there is a place for them within our community. Every conversation creates another connection and another opportunity to reach someone who may benefit from what we offer.

Sunday’s NASCAR Canada race featured a special Hero of the Race recognition for Colonel Kevin Cameron, MSM, CD. A longtime supporter of Operation Motorsport, Kevin has consistently championed our mission and the role motorsport can play in helping veterans rediscover connection and purpose. Recognizing him at Calabogie was a fitting tribute to his distinguished service and continued commitment to the veteran community.

One of the best parts of the weekend was reconnecting with familiar faces while welcoming new ones. Calabogie was about far more than racing—it was about community, connection, and showing veterans that they are not alone.



Thank you to FEL Motorsports, NASCAR Canada, Calabogie Motorsports Park, the participating teams, and everyone who volunteered, visited our tent, or spent time with us throughout the weekend. Together, you helped bring Team, Identity, and Purpose to life—One At A Time.

Operation Motorsport spent part of the holiday week at Blackstone Army Airfield in Blackstone, Virginia, spreading the word about our veteran recovery programming.



Director of Operations Jason Leach, Partnerships & Development Manager Nicole Moore, Brandon Mateo, and Logan Holladay connected with members of the military community, sharing how Operation Motorsport helps veterans and medically releasing service members rediscover Team, Identity, and Purpose through motorsport.

Do you know a veteran—or someone preparing to leave military service with a VA or VAC disability rating—who could benefit from our programming?

Tell them about Operation Motorsport. Or donate to help keep these opportunities going at OperationMotorsport.org

Season 13 Roars to Life at Daytona

Operation eMotorsport Season 13 opened with an incredible 48-car GT3 field taking on 26 laps of Daytona International Speedway’s road course—believed to be the largest starting grid in league history.

Justin Noel started from pole in the Ferrari 296 GT3 and controlled the opening stages, leading seven laps and setting the fastest lap of the race with a 1:44.092. However, accumulating nine incident points knocked him out of contention and opened the door for a major shake-up at the front.



Operation Motorsport Beneficiary Nolan Yuke seized the opportunity. Starting fifth in the Porsche 911 GT3 R, Nolan worked his way to the lead and stayed there for nine laps—more than any other driver—to secure an impressive Season 13 opening-round victory.

The closest battle came behind him. Justin Bessette brought his BMW M4 GT3 EVO home in second, just 0.011 seconds ahead of Martin Wallace’s Porsche 911 GT3 R. Wallace led six laps during the race, but Bessette prevailed in a genuine photo finish after the pair crossed the line more than seven seconds behind Yuke.



Tyler Guillemette finished fourth in the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO, while Mitch Herrick charged from ninth to fifth in the Ford Mustang GT3. The remarkably diverse grid included a strong mix of Porsches, McLarens, BMWs and Fords, joined by Ferraris, Corvettes and a Mercedes-AMG.

Despite the size of the field and the intensity of the competition, all 45 classified finishers were still running at the checkered flag, with no crash-related retirements. Zachary Baish, John Salada and Chris Glandon were the only drivers unable to complete the race after disconnecting.

With its largest grid to date, close racing throughout the field and a finish decided by eleven-thousandths of a second, Season 13 could hardly have asked for a better beginning.



What an opening race. We cannot wait for Round 2.

Noel Dominates as Season 13 Heads to Imola

Round 2

Operation eMotorsport Season 13 continued at Imola with 38 drivers taking on 27 laps around one of the world’s most demanding road courses. With four competitive tiers producing four different winners, Round 2 delivered strong racing throughout the field.

Justin Noel started from pole and never looked back. He led 26 of 27 laps and recorded the fastest lap of the race—a 1:40.861—to claim a commanding overall victory. Joshua Muir crossed the line second, 17.4 seconds behind Noel, while Elias Roman completed the overall podium.

The Round 2 tier victories went to Justin Bessette in PRO, Justin Noel in PRO BEN, Camen Lackney in BEN, and Joshua Muir in OPEN.

Despite Imola’s narrow layout and unforgiving corners, 22 cars finished on the lead lap. The championship standings also tightened considerably, with the PRO BEN and OPEN divisions now deadlocked at the top after two rounds.

Thank you to every driver who competed, everyone who spotted behind the scenes, and all those who tuned in to support the league.

Two rounds complete, two championships tied—and plenty still to come in Round 3.

The Round 2 tier victories went to Justin Bessette in PRO, Justin Noel in PRO BEN, Camen Lackney in BEN, and Joshua Muir in OPEN.



Despite Imola’s narrow layout and unforgiving corners, 22 cars finished on the lead lap. The championship standings also tightened considerably, with the PRO BEN and OPEN divisions now deadlocked at the top after two rounds.

Thank you to every driver who competed, everyone who spotted behind the scenes, and all those who tuned in to support the league.



Two rounds complete, two championships tied—and plenty still to come in Round 3.

On Sunday, August 9, the Lone Star Region of the Porsche Club of America, with support from PCA Sim Racing, will host the Four Hours of Valor, a special iRacing endurance event benefiting Operation Motorsport.

Up to 60 teams of two to four drivers will take on the Watkins Glen Boot layout in Porsche 911 GT3 R and Cayman GT4 Clubsport race cars. Over four hours of competition, success will depend on teamwork, strategy, communication, and consistency—the same qualities that make motorsport such a powerful environment for rebuilding Team, Identity, and Purpose.

Each team’s $25 entry fee will be donated directly to Operation Motorsport, helping us continue to engage medically releasing service members and veterans affected by military service through meaningful motorsport opportunities.

We are grateful to the Lone Star Region PCA, PCA Sim Racing, and every driver supporting our mission. Whether you race, donate, or watch the live RaceSpotTV broadcast, you can be part of an online racing community coming together for a purpose far greater than the finish line.

Sunday, August 9 | Green Flag: 7:00 p.m. Eastern

Register, Donate or Watch the Four Hours of Valor

Would you like to honor your military hero this Veterans Day (US)/Remembrance Day (Can)?

You can add their name to our special livery for the Veterans Race of Remembrance.

Link to participate from the U.S.:

opmoheroes.fundraiser.support

Link to participate from Canada:

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From the Virtual Grid to the Real Racetrack

In this latest podcast episode, the conversation moves between virtual and real-world motorsport, exploring the people, experiences, and communities that bring both together.

The guests share stories from the Sim Racing Expo, advice for anyone interested in motorsport broadcasting, and reflections on the Virtual Veterans Race of Remembrance. They also discuss endurance racing, changing weather conditions, the challenges behind the scenes, and how strong, diverse teams are built.

At its heart, the episode is about the impact racing can have on veterans—creating opportunities for personal growth, renewed purpose, mentorship, and belonging. The conversation concludes with a look ahead to future events and Season 13 of the Operation eMotorsport League, along with sincere thanks to the partners and sponsors who make it all possible.

Tune in and join the conversation.

In their words: Foster Films Canada Inc followed our veterans for this award-winning documentary.

Thank you for sharing our stories.

Daniel Newman Racing has graciously gifted us an Enterprise account for racing software that will allow our Operation eMotorsport League beneficiaries to see their racing metrics on LED dashboards, really improving their in-race experience.

Thank you for supporting our veterans! We are grateful for you.

Proud to see companies like Five Lights Coffee stepping up for the motorsport and veteran communities in a real way.

Five Lights Coffee was built around two things that matter deeply to us at Operation Motorsport, a passion for racing and a commitment to giving back. They aren’t just selling coffee, they’re investing directly into the people and community behind the sport.

Through their partnership with Operation Motorsport:

☕ 10% of all profits support our programs for medically retiring and retired service members

☕ 100% of profits from the Operation Motorsport “Hero Blend” go directly back into veteran recovery programming

That means every bag purchased helps us continue creating opportunities that restore Team. Identity. Purpose. for veterans affected by military service.

If you’re looking for a great coffee and an easy way to support our mission, this is worth checking out.

Please support the businesses that support our veterans and our motorsport community.

BUY NOW IN THE U.S.:

https://fivelights.coffeestore.app/…/lOQoqhOV-FYkllGVFoaWX

Coming Soon –

• Partner announcements
• Official Poster
• Updated entry list

Helpful links – https://operationmotorsport.org/veterans-race-of-remembrance/