EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 52 MIN
From Combat Boots to Pit Boxes: How Operation Motorsport Rebuilds Lives Through Racing
from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports
This Break/Fix episode features Jason Leach, COO, and treasurer of Operation Motorsport, alongside co-host Mountain Man Dan, discussing the organization's role in aiding veteran recovery through motorsports. Established in 2017, Operation Motorsport aids medically retired and wounded service members from the US and Canadian armed forces, focusing on rehabilitation through team identity and purpose. The organization engages veterans in motorsport-related activities, providing training, qualifications, and job placements within the motorsport industry. Jason shares his personal journey, highlights the organization's programs like Motorsports Immersion and Diversionary Therapy, and outlines future initiatives, including a Veterans Race for Remembrance event at Virginia International Raceway in 2025. The episode underscores the mission's significance in helping veterans reintegrate into civilian life while emphasizing opportunities for donations, volunteering, and corporate partnerships. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Operation Motorsport: Mission and Roles 00:57 Meet Jason Leach: COO and Treasurer 01:40 The Genesis of Operation Motorsport 03:46 Jason's Journey into Motorsports 05:53 Operation Motorsport's Footprint and Partnerships 10:34 Motorsports Immersion Program 13:08 Diversionary Therapy: eMotorsports and iRacing 19:12 Challenges and Support for Veterans in Motorsports 26:50 The Importance of Teamwork in Motorsport 28:26 Challenges and Opportunities in NASCAR 30:03 Joining Operation Motorsport 33:06 Supporting Veterans Through Motorsport 35:36 Volunteer Opportunities and Corporate Sponsorship 41:15 Future Plans and Events 47:58 Fundraising and Community Engagement 49:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram
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This Break/Fix episode features Jason Leach, COO, and treasurer of Operation Motorsport, alongside co-host Mountain Man Dan, discussing the organization’s role in aiding veteran recovery through motorsports. Established in 2017, Operation Motorsport aids medically retired and wounded service members from the US and Canadian armed forces, focusing on rehabilitation through team identity and purpose. The organization engages veterans in motorsport-related activities, providing training, qualifications, and job placements within the motorsport industry. Jason shares his personal journey, highlights the organization’s programs like Motorsports Immersion and Diversionary Therapy, and outlines future initiatives, including a Veterans Race for Remembrance event at Virginia International Raceway in 2025. The episode underscores the mission’s significance in helping veterans reintegrate into civilian life while emphasizing opportunities for donations, volunteering, and corporate partnerships.
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