Track Heroes: How High-Performance Driving Heals Veterans' PTSD

Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing

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Luke Ryker from Track Heroes joins us to share his inspiring story of using high-performance driving to help veterans and first responders overcome PTSD. Discover the science behind this unique program, how it works, and the incredible impact it's having on the lives of those who've served. Learn about the different stages of the program, their partnerships with organizations like BMW Performance Center, and how you can get involved!

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. The Adaptive Control Program (00:01:05)

3. Luke's Story & Track Heroes Origin (00:02:26)

4. The Science & Program Stages (00:09:13)

5. Registration & Participation (00:12:52)

6. Events, Partnerships & Volunteer Opportunities (00:15:37)

7. Future Growth & Collaboration (00:20:02)

8. The "Maintain" Phase & Sim Racing (00:30:00)

9. Early Successes & Emotional Impact (00:34:17)

10. Stay Updated & Support Track Heroes (00:39:21)