LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MOTORSPORT IMMERSION PROGRAM
Whether you're a veteran looking for a new beginning or a supporter ready to help drive change—there's a place for you on this team.
The Motorsport Immersion Program is at the core of Operation Motorsport’s mission:
To engage, through motorsport opportunities, medically releasing service members and veterans affected by military service, aiding in their recovery.
Since 2017, this program has helped participants rediscover a sense of Team, Identity, and Purpose—critical elements often lost in the transition from military service. By integrating into professional race teams across North America, veterans experience more than just motorsport; they experience healing, connection, and a renewed sense of belonging.
A Unique Approach to Recovery
Through partnerships with race teams competing in IMSA, SRO Motorsports America, FEL Motorsports, and NASCAR Canada, medically releasing service members and veterans are embedded within professional motorsport environments. These real-world engagements offer structure, mentorship, and purpose in a high-performance setting, with roles that tap into existing skills or ignite new interests.
This non-clinical, team-based approach provides an essential bridge between military service and civilian life.
What Beneficiaries Can Expect
Beneficiaries are carefully matched with a team based on their background, interests, and individual goals. They’re assigned meaningful roles and are mentored throughout the process. No prior motorsport experience is required; just a willingness to show up and be part of something again.
Typical roles include:
Crew support: trackside tire, fuel, race prep, hospitality
Creative & Communications: photography, Public Relations, social media, marketing
Series-level opportunities: tech/scrutineering, race control, admin
Program participants never pay for program-related expenses, nor do they receive compensation for their time. Program costs are fully supported through a collaborative effort between Operation Motorsport and its team partners, with funding made possible by the generosity of sponsors, donors, and grantors. The result? A transformational experience where Beneficiaries rebuild their Team, Identity and Purpose.
“Operation Motorsport not only helped me rediscover purpose—it reminded me that I still have value, skills, and a place where I belong.”
— Taner M., U.S. Air Force Veteran, IMSA – Crowdstrike Racing by APR
“Reaching out and joining Operation Motorsport has been the most meaningful experience to be part of a team again. It brought back a piece of me that was lost when I left the Army. To be with people who share similar difficulties and experiences and learning new ones together is a healing experience.”
— Charles S., CAF Army Veteran, FPCC – Rilli Racing
Time Commitment
Program participants can expect to be at the racetrack, on average, once per month, with each activation typically lasting around five days. This includes travel, pre-event preparation, and team setup prior to starting the race weekend.
Once assigned, a participant may remain embedded with their race team for up to two race seasons, providing consistency and the opportunity to develop long-term relationships, skills, and trust.
While the exact schedule will vary depending on the race series and team needs, each activation is designed to be meaningful and immersive, contributing to the participant’s recovery and growth through structured teamwork, shared goals, and real-world challenges.
For Our Supporters
This program would not be possible without the generosity and partnership of those who believe in the power of recovery through purpose. Whether you're an individual donor, corporate partner, or motorsport team, your support creates a direct impact on an individual basis.
You help fund:
- Airfare, lodging, and meals for participants
- Staff and logistical support for activations
- Uniforms, credentials, and safety equipment
- Program growth into new teams and regions
- Transitional career pathways post-program
Together, we are building a future where medically releasing service members and veterans no longer face transition alone.
For Our Supporters
The Impact – 2024 At a Glance
- 23 Veterans Reconnected with their Team, Identity, and Purpose
- 97 Recovery-Focused Activations Across 4 Professional Series
- 5,100+ Hours of Immersive, Mission-Driven Engagement
- 480 Days of Structured Participation Supporting Mental Health and Reintegration
Each activation is a step forward in recovery. While skills may be developed and career pathways explored, the core mission remains focused on healing, connection, and helping medically releasing service members and veterans rediscover their value through meaningful engagement through motorsport environments.
Our Vision
To be the North American leader in veteran recovery through motorsport for medically releasing service members and veterans affected by military service—One At A Time.