ADRENALINE FUELED THERAPY
We are a veteran services 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to empower veterans dealing with the seen and unseen wounds of war by filling the gaps left by scarce government resources in an effort to end veteran suicide. How do we help? We utilize a multi-faceted approach that includes Motorsports Therapy, Health & Wellness Programs, and Veteran Education & Employement Programs.
10+
YEARS OF RACING
80+
RACES RAN
100%
BENEFICIAL TO VETERANS
OUR GOALS
RACING FOR HEROES PROVIDES
the veteran community with a new mission and a place to belong. We find it important to provide Veterans with task and purpose, something many Veterans struggle to find after leaving the service.
Through our participation in research studies, the scientific community is proving that the excitement and adrenaline of racing helps Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) by improving neurological and emotional connections damaged by trauma.
Further, our health and wellness programs support Veterans ready to find alternatives to addictive drugs and self-medications in order to better handle the challenges they face in everyday civilian life.
THE PROGRAMS
VETERANS RACE IN VARIOUS NATIONAL SERIES
Learn More
WHY RACING
HOW DOES RACING HELP VETS?
Current Research
The US Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that the scientific evidence on treatment modalities for PTSD was “below the level of certainty that would be desired for such a common and serious disorder”. The IOM has identified but one treatment component of CBT – Exposure Therapy – to have convincing evidence behind it. The evidence for other treatment modalities, including pharmacological therapies have been found to be insufficent.
MOTORSPORTS THERAPY
There are many different forms of Exposure Therapy that work for veterans suffering with PTS. Exposure Therapy is one area of focuse of RFH’s Motorsports Therapy Program is focused as it allows veterans to experience an environment that parallels the adrenaline rush and focus of combat related service without the same level of risk to life and limb.
COMARADERIE AND COMMUNITY
Veterans participate with fellow veterans. From the pit crews, mechanics and fuelers, all the way to the race coaches and instructors, Racing For Heroes is one of the few outreach programs for veterans that is comprised mostly of veterans.
ABOUT US
THE ORIGIN STORY
VOLUNTEERING
JUMP IN AND GET INVOLVED
Our team is always looking for more veterans to join up and get in on the action. Reach out and contact us if you’d like to be involved in our programs or if you’d like to help our cause. Whether its knee deep in a race or just coming out to be around the environment, we have something for all veterans and never turn away helping hands.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events with Racing For Heroes
Gunning with Green Berets
Gunning with Green Berets
Join us for an exhilarating day of firepower and fundraising at our Machine Gun Shoot event, benefiting Racing For Heroes, a Veteran service non-profit dedicated to empowering disabled veterans through adrenaline therapy! Time and Date: November 23rd, 2024 from 9am ...
2024 Racing For Heroes Charity Laps
2024 Racing For Heroes Charity Laps
Join us for a day of Fast Fun at our 2024 Charity Laps Event. Drive your own personal vehicle on VIR's Full-Course with all proceeds going to helping veterans dealing with PTSD, TBI, and Substance Abuse Disorders. Time and Date: December 14th, 2024 from 9am to 5pm ES...