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

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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

Founded in 2013 out of his garage in Clinton County, PA by Michael Evock, United States Army Special Forces CW3 (ret.), Racing For Heroes was created in direct response to the issues faced by Mike and his veteran brothers. What started out as veterans getting together and turning wrenches; racing cars; and simply enjoying each other’s camaraderie in PA, has transformed into a national non-profit organization headquarter at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Alton, VA.

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

2024 Racing For Heroes Charity Laps

2024 Racing For Heroes Charity Laps

Date December 14, 2024Time 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue VIRginia International RacewayOrganizer RFH Office

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...

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