About Us

Supporting Veterans through Motorsports Therapy

Empowering Veterans Through Motorsports Therapy

The American Veteran Racing's Organization (AVRO) is a nonprofit motorsports organization dedicated to improving the mental health, sense of purpose, and long-term well-being of U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members.

Through competitive racing, community engagement, and structured motorsports programs, AVRO delivers Motorsports Therapy — a proven method of combining adrenaline, teamwork, and mission-driven activity to support emotional recovery, peer connection, and personal growth.

We don’t just race.
We rebuild purpose.

Our Mission

At the American Veteran's Racing Organization (AVRO), our mission is to empower active-duty service members, veterans, and retirees by providing a safe and supportive environment through motorsports. We offer therapy programs, hands-on workshops, and team-building events designed to combat stress, anxiety, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). By channeling the adrenaline and camaraderie once found in service into the thrill of motorsports, we help our heroes rediscover purpose, connection, and lasting well-being.Our mission is driven by one belief: No veteran should fight alone.

What Is Motorsports Therapy?

Motorsports Therapy uses structured racing experiences to create powerful therapeutic outcomes.

By placing veterans in high-focus, high-trust environments, participants naturally develop:

Stress management and emotional regulation
Decision-making under pressure
Team reliance and leadership skills
A renewed sense of mission and belonging

This model mirrors the structure, discipline, and teamwork veterans experienced in service — while replacing combat stress with positive adrenaline, controlled challenge, and achievement.

Why AVRO Matters

Many veterans struggle with isolation, identity loss, and mental health challenges after service. Traditional support models often fail to replicate the sense of mission and teamwork that service members are accustomed to.

AVRO bridges that gap by offering:

Purpose-driven engagement
High-energy team environments
Measurable participation outcomes
Real community impact

We transform horsepower into hope.

Meet The Team

AVRO is driven by veterans, motorsports professionals, and dedicated volunteers united by one mission: empowering veterans through action. Our team brings real-world experience, discipline, and passion to every program we run — on and off the track.

Mike Carr

President, Driver #985

Adam Brown

Treasurer, Driver #59

Matt Gold

Secretary, Content Management

Catherine Pearson

Event Coordinator