Since its founding in 2017, Operation Motorsport has offered hands-on Motorsport Immersion experiences for veterans who qualify and are ready to build a new Team, Identity and Purpose onsite at racetracks across North America in IMSA, SRO, FEL Motorsport, Radical Motorsport, NASCAR Canada and more. But in 2020, the world changed. The COVID-19 pandemic brought global motorsport to a standstill. Races were canceled, paddocks fell silent and fans were left searching for connection.

For Operation Motorsport, it also meant many of its Beneficiaries, already navigating the uncertainty of transition, were suddenly even more isolated. Rather than pause, Operation Motorsport pivoted. Recognizing the surge in virtual motorsport activity and the therapeutic potential of sim racing, the foundation launched a test run: A short, six-race virtual series to gauge interest. The response was overwhelming. Participants, many stuck at home, found not just distraction, but connection, camaraderie, and challenge. The success of the test season led to the official summer launch of the Operation eMotorsport League in 2020. 

What began as a necessary pivot during a global crisis has since become a powerful part of Operation Motorsport's recovery pathway. More than just a racing league, the Operation eMotorsport League is a community, a team, built on speed, strategy, shared stories and support. Season after season, it continues to grow, offering a unique blend of competition and therapy, helping veterans rebuild confidence & purpose,

one lap at a time.