Brian E. Hanaford
859 River Rd
Plymouth NH 03264
603-960-4402
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness will do some off track testing at Next Step Bionics and Prosthetics in Manchester NH with a group of disabled vets in mid August.
Easter Seals agreed to provide media and fund raising support of the event designed as a pit stop before testing on a New Hampshire track in mid August.
Video of the event will be available for present at American Legion 96th National Convention which will be held August 22 - 28, 2014, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
American Legion National Adjunct David Wheeler suggested department heads help Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness achieve a few elementary steps in order to gain national interest.
Easter Seals Veterans Count program will provide media support and filming in order to promote driving experience with same veterans that complete Alfa testing. NH venues are being considered at a variety of oval tracks and road courses. Comes down to who invites us or opens the door.
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness founder Brian Hanaford explains, "Sure its our GOAL to have New Hampshire Motor Speedway embrace this effort and consider participating in this program to support disabled veterans and physically challenged civilians. Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness would love to launch a video presentation on NHMS BIG Screen, drive a pace lap prior to the UNOH truck race with a disabled Veteran in the worlds only "arrive & drive" racecar for disabled vets and physically challenged civilians....NASCAR or ACT icon like Dave Dion, Jennifer Fitzgerald Getty, Mike Olsen, Richard Childress or Richard Petty riding shotgun as the honorary driving instructor."
Hanford continues, "The reality is this isnt about racing, this "IS" about living and regaining mobility to reintegrate into society. This is one simple step along journey called life. This is a Magic Moment to share Freedom, Hope and Opportunities with newly injured lying in a hospital bed and making the traditional mental list of things they cant do any longer. ... life isnt over post injury - its a NEW beginning, and this is OUR road map to mobility."
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness share resources and recreational opportunities that reach far beyond the boundaries of any speedway with muscle powered activities such as snow skiing, biking, hockey, basketball etc. Some may want to spectate, others may want to participate, but all need mobility incentives to get where they want to go....ambulatory or physically challenged, its all the same -mobility freedom is the segway to improve independence and quality of life.
