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"I enlisted in the Air Force in 2002 during both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Services Craftsman, I was responsible for maintaining food service, fitness, sports and recreation support, lodging operations, and Mortuary Affairs. My tours of duty include Iraq, South Korea, Italy, and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. I have always wanted to be a race car driver in some capacity, and couldn’t help but think about it every day. Growing up in the City of Atlanta, my exposure to the sport was non-existent, outside of television. My fortune recently changed after getting an email from Brian, who found me in a free agent driver’s pool. Brian explained to me what Battle Scarred Motorsports is all about, and I committed myself to his cause right away. It was the perfect storm of being able to support fellow veterans while living my true passion."

"I signed up with Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM) to get some “seat time” in a race car on a world-class road course called the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. It was all about the racing for me until I learned more about the mission of BSM. I learned about the challenges our brothers and sisters in the uniform face when they come home from service overseas. I learned how some injuries suffered on the battlefield are not easily seen, and some can be invisible. It hit me hard as I watched a young veteran struggle to get into his racing suit and into the race car due to physical injuries sustained in service to our country. Once his stint on the track was over, and he pulled into the pits, the joy on his face helped me understand the value of the experience Battle Scarred Motorsports provides. We faced many race-related challenges, but we worked side by side with each other – my military and first responder brothers and sisters – as we prepped the cars and kept them running through a grueling race weekend. Before the weekend was over, I made some friends that I look forward to racing and wrenching with again in a couple of months."

"I grew up in Eastern Kansas and returned there after I retired from the military. I spent just over 20 years in the Marine Corps, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. During my service, I deployed to Japan, via US Navy ship with a Marine Expeditionary Unit, Liberia (for a United Nations Mission), Djibouti, combat zone tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. My non-operational tours were in Northern Virginia, working on weapons programs and at the Pentagon with Headquarters Marine Corps. Battle Scarred Motorsports provides a great way to get into racing. Ordinarily, the costs and complexity of getting into wheel to wheel racing are daunting. Still, BSM makes it about as easy as can be possible to experience real racing. They have a massive support structure and an experience level that makes the whole process much easier to navigate. The membership of the teams reminds us of the camaraderie and competitiveness that steered us toward military service in the first place. I have competed with the team once in Atlanta and once in Texas so far; I would like to run about four races a year with them going forward."

"I served 25 years in the Navy before retiring in 2019. I spent 15 years as a jet engine mechanic (ADC) on the enlisted side making it to the rank of E-7 (Chief). I was then selected to be an LDO (Officer) where I spent 10 years finally retiring after 25 years. Served in OIF/OEF along with multiple tours overseas. Attending the NOLA Lemons race was an experience I’ll never forget. Brian and the entire Battle Scarred Motorsports Team are a great group of people. I truly appreciate them giving me the opportunity and experience to drive a race car. I look forward to joining them again in Houston in November 2021."

"I’ve had the opportunity to have raced twice with these amazing humans. It’s such a cool experience to race a badass car, over a weekend of amazing food, fellowship, and legit bonding with like-minded people. They’re offering up an incredible experience for our Vet/LEO/First responder community. Full send at 125 miles an hour while sleeping trackside, eating 3 badass catered meals a day, and partying around racecars and racecar people! I’m going as often as I can!"

"Serving as Firefighter/Paramedic for Barrow County Emergency Services for the past 23 years, I am from Winder, Georgia, has seen my fair share of injury, death, and destruction. As the husband of a US Navy veteran and retired firefighter and the father of an active-duty US Coast Guardsman, I has witnessed first-hand the impact that stress and injury can have on our servicemen, women, and public safety members. After obtaining the rank of Battalion Chief, the presence and severity of PTSD became increasingly profound in my life. In 2018, I was introduced to the Battle Scarred Racing Team while working on the safety team at Road Atlanta for the annual Lemons Race. After a brief conversation, it was evident that I needed the Battle Scarred Motor Sports team for exactly what the organization set out to do; participate in a unique race experience while fostering friendships and providing an avenue to relieve stress. In December of 2019, I joined up with Battle Scarred Motorsports as a driver of the #412 Crown Victoria at Road Atlanta. I was is honored to drive at the 2020 New Orleans Motorsports Park, Military and First Responder Appreciation event. With my family in attendance, I hope that I can continue to spread awareness for post-traumatic stress disorders and promote an environment where like-minded people can come together and raise money for our service and public safety members in need."