Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness -APRIL 11 & 12- Lee USA Speedway- TV filming

Brian Hanaford

603-960-4402

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellnes is the brainchild of Brian Hanaford, the worlds first and only "Arrive & Drive" stock car driving experience for disabled vets and physically challenged civilians; subject of 2011 video of the year and Dr Jeffrey Heckman's scientific paper presented at International RESNA conferance -Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America- and 2013 Race to the Rock event with Shane Hmiel, Jessie Fletcher, Cody Evans   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI2mHCwYS2c  

DR Jerry Punch ESPN intro  Ah Brian, Dr Punch ....i really think the program you have is phenomenal and think its very-very worth while.....very much want to see if i can help you in some way....i think its wonderful process your going through...down the road if i can help ya and can lay a couple lines down on video or quote or two for what your trying to accomplish that would be awesome..love to be involved ...always like helping you out with these incredible devices that can make such a huge difference in someone’s life….You’re a good man, Brian…Doc P 

Woody Groton, Charlestown NH, Pursian Gulf combat veteran and former National Director of Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride". Woody can speak all day long about EMPOWERMENT benefits to disabled Vets Hes the highest profile spokes person i know to share Freedom, Hope and Opportunity from experience. 

Canadian disabled Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Tiesson, double arm amputee, is pre - filming and demonstrating the development of hand /eye coordination on our driving simulator modified with hand controls. Jeff (Tiessen) is also the President  of Active Living Magazine -North Americas leading magazine for health and activities for people with disabilities and Paralympic  World Record holder in 400 M. No doubt this will get major viewership in USA as well as Canada.

AMW testing and filming disabled vets and physically challenged civilians driving the Worlds first and only "Arrive & Drive" stock car experience for physically challenged at Lee USA Speedway -Governors Cup 150, American Canadian Tour 150 will be used with the simulator footage mentioned above. 

A&W "GUEST" testing and filming disabled vets and physically challenged civilians at Lee USA Speedway -Governors Cup, American Canadian Tour 150, AMW invited guest include  Home for our Troops Veteran HFOT  building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, over 90 percent of donations to Homes for Our Troops has gone to directly support Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives.

In addition, AMW has reached out to Jeff Bauman and Marc Fucarile- a couple of the most visual faces of the Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors

Richard Morse Productions will edit footage of people with disabilities developing virtual world driving skills, that transition seamlessly to real world applications. Richard has worked in New York for fortune 500 advertising campaigns for clients such as American Express, IBM, Rolex, Listerine and  Pfizer. Final film footage will be polished and distributed as human interest post event. 

-Terese Schlecter  Producer, Author, Public and Media Relations; former Department of Defense Sr director, D.o.D News, NBC News, USA Today has added support to our media campaign, media release, and connecting with former NBC co-worker with a giant PR firm -Burson Marstellar in order to network Regional market with National & International outlets  with clean,  crisp,  news-  worthy message appealing to readers and viewers alike.

-Burson-Marsteller  is a GLOBAL public relations and communications firm headquartered in New York City. Burson-Marsteller operates 67 wholly owned offices and 71 affiliate offices in 98 countries in six continents

APRIL 11 (12-6 PM)  & 12 (2-6 PM) EVENT

Newly injured traditionally make a mental list of things they can no longer do. DADC driving simulator was designed to help reprogram the brain by developing virtual world driving skills and hand eye coordination to use        







AM&W empower physically challenged with assistive technology designed to transition virtual world driving skills to real world applications. First responders and transportation specialist employ the same training software to reduce accidents and save lives.       

Jeff Tiesson,  double arm amputee,demonstrate benefits of driving simulator such as developing hand eye coordination post injury. Jeff was inducted into Canadian disabled Hall of Fame, is a Paralympic World Record holder 400M and President of Active Living Magazine -North Americas leading magazine for health and activities for people with disabilities.       





Sure Grip, North Americas largest manufacturer of hand controls and driving aids for the disabled community is well known for Innovative Driving Solutions. Keith Howell donated "upgraded" models of quick release hand controls that are user friendly experience for end users.       

Michael Davis Insurance reduced liability coverage from standard rate ($2,000.00 first million and $1,000.00 ea additional million = $6,000.00 for 5 million coverage) to reduced and discounted for branding logo on the car       

Richard Morse returns to New England from NYC after 20    years working in media production as a producer and editor of digital video production and post production work for clients that include Ogilvy & Winter and J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agencies and Working with American Express, IBM, Rolex, Listerine, Pfitzer, Wyeth & Novart  to p   roduces narrative, documentary, corporate communication pieces, television spots and internet videos. Richard Morse Productions will deliver a video message of active disabled persons sharing Freedom – Hope - Opportunity with newly injured persons. 

Terese Schlecter, connects Regional market with National & International outlets....another HUGE donation of services; Terese is Emmy Award winning television producer and writer, Sr Producer, Long Forms and Specials with Department of Defense News AKA Defense Media Activity; NBC coverage of White House - Pentagon - Congress, and Field Produced Documentaries in conjunction with USA Today Live.       

 

  Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness

EIN # 46-4284201

NH Business ID 701924

859 River Rd

Plymouth NH 03264

2015 NEW Brand, NEW Look, Same MISSION

Assistive Technology; Freedom, Hope, Opportunity

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness prepares for inaugural event April 11 & 12 at Lee USA Speedway with heavy emphasis on upgraded products and services. 2012 Motorsports Video Of The Year, 2013 Scientific Paper presented to International RESNA Conference, and 2015 feature event are ALL the brainchild of Brian Hanaford, his professional contacts and motorsport associates.

Hanaford has a NEW cast of International talent lined up to capture rehabilitation and recreational benefits that ultimately lead to reintegration back into society post injury, the benefits will be filmed and show cased on National and International TV. The mission started out as recreational tool, evolved to degree that engages patience in therapeutic rehabilitation, benefiting both disabled vets and physically challenged civilians.

Sure Grip Innovative Driving Solutions joined Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness, North Americas #1 manufacturer of hand controls and driving aids for the disabled, and support the mission with 4 different styles of quick release hand controls.

AR Bodies NEW Ford Mustang body style spearheaded by Norm Desjardins reached out to the motorsports community to install a new body style.

Disability Today Network is a Canadian company, founder Jeff Tiessen (double arm amputee) will demonstrate the development of hand / eye coordination in the virtual world on a gaming wheel that transition seamlessly to real world applications, for some that will be driving a racecar, for others that is simply driving to the corner store for a loaf of bread or picking the kids up from soccer practice...BUT for ALL this is proven to reduce accidents and safe lives

Richard Morse -award winning digital media production specialist and childhood friend will collaborate with Canadian Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Tiessen -also world paralympic record holder in 400 M- to produce a clip to be viewed Internationally in USA, Canada, and interest growing in Brazil.  

Woody Groton is a Persian Gulf War Combat Veteran, former National Director of the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, as well as being involved in other adaptive sports programs. He currently serves in the New Hampshire National Guard. Woody has volunteered to assist in this event in order to provide Empowerment, Education and Employment tools to better serve the wounded/injured. 

Terese Schlacter, Military Defense Media responded: "As I mentioned, we will not be able to cover the event ourselves, but if you would like to send us video (with sound) I can likely work it into some of our daily coverage..." 

Dr Jerry Punch ESPN  Hi Brian, Nice to hear from you…Looks like things are moving along with your wonderful project.…always like helping you out with these incredible devices that can make such a huge difference in someone’s life….You’re a good man, Brian…Doc P

Adaptive Motorsports and Wellness

Brian Hanaford 

859 River Rd

Plymouth NH 03264

603-960-4402

brianhanaford@aol.com

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness (AM&W) provides a NASCAR style driving experience to combat wounded/injured servicemen and women. This fully adaptive car provides a unique, adaptive, driving experience for our most deserving veterans. The driving experience combined with an adaptive driving simulator enables wounded service members to regain mobility lost due to wounds and injuries suffered in service to our nation.

2012 VIDEO OF THE YEAR : Veterans Day Feature - SPEED TV 11-11-2011 http://tinyurl.com/qddtqzv

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness website http://www.accessibleracing.com ;

2015 AM&W collaborate with North America's #1 manufacturer of hand controls and driving aids for the disabled, Sure - Grip http://suregrip-hvl.com/   President Keith Howell is on board of directors of National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA). NMEDA governs Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) to help rehabilitate and reintegrate physically challenged back into society. 

Woody Groton is a Persian Gulf War Combat Veteran, former National Director of the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, as well as being involved in other adaptive sports programs. He currently serves in the New Hampshire National Guard. Woody has volunteered to assist in this event in order to provide Empowerment, Education and Employment tools to better serve the wounded/injured veteran population. (Woody worked with COL Gadson on two Soldier Ride events at the White House)

Program Benefits

·         Empowerment: (VXP Gaming Wheel) Physically challenged traditionally make a mental list of things they can no longer do. AM&W gaming wheel provides virtual world access to help develop hand/eye coordination that offer a long term alternative to prevalent treatment, improve functional performance in daily life skills, enhance abilities, build self confidence. 

·         HOSPITAL: Veterans of the program present short film, introduce gaming simulator, and share freedom, hope and opportunity with newly injured 

·         Education: (Skills School ~lane changing braking exercises) US Army Engineer Research and Development proved virtual world driving skills transition to real world applications and establish muscle memory proven to reduce accidents and save lives. This is the perfect adjunct to any Drivers Education or Rehabilitation Program. 

·         LARGE PAVED AREA: Individuals drive adaptive cars on secured course, learn car control and driving behaviors proven to reduce accidents and save lives

·         Employment: (NASCAR oval track or European style road course) AM&W assistive technology solution signifies the mobility freedom to engage in job training and education, enhance abilities and maximize clients level of independence and improving quality of life.

·         GOAL: Life isnt over post injury, its a NEW  beginning; these are the vehicles & tools, this is the road map of rehabilitation and these are the results & reintegration steps back into society SPRING date TBA

Hanaford plots NEW strategy with OLD colleagues

Dave Baskin

Philadelphia, Pa 19111-2884

September 25, 2014

To whom it may concern:

I first met Brian Hanaford at the World Congress on Disability in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was displaying his unique car. I was struck by the concept of the adaptive stock car and the possibilities it held for the nations population who have a disabling condition.

I offered to help in an advisory capacity and traveled to a variety of events that Brian conducted. As I interacted. I became aware of his genuine passion to make this project serve as many people as possible. He proved open to suggestions and not afraid to try new ideas that would improve the car as an educational tool.

I will continue to assist Brian in any manner possible, as I believe this to be a very important and worthy project that can benefit many people.

Sincerely,

Dave Baskin

Sport Chairman International Paralympic Committee (1996 - 2000)

Founder/Manager NRA Disabled (shooting) Services Department (1994 – 2007)

Member Wheelchair Sports USA Hall of Fame

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness going for Gold

Brian Hanaford 

859 River Rd

Plymouth NH 03264

603-960-4402

To whom it may concern:

I first met Brian Hanaford at the World Congress on Disability in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was displaying his unique car. I was struck by the concept of the adaptive stock car and the possibilities it held for the nations popukation who have a disabling condition.

I offered to help in an advisory capacity and traveled to a variety of events that Brian conducted. As I interacted. I became aware of his genuine passion to make this project serve as many people as possible. He proved open to suggestions and not afraid to try new ideas that would improve the car as an educational tool.

I will continue to assist Brian in any manner possible, as I believe this to be a very important and worthy project that can benefit many people.

Sincerely,

Dave Baskin

Sport Chairman International Paralympic Committee (1996 - 2000)

Founder/Manager NRA Disabled (shooting) Services Department (1994 – 2007)

Member Wheelchair Sports USA Hall of Fame

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.

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness UPDATE

 SIMULATOR TRAINED SKILLS DEVELOP LEARNED BEHAVIOR AND MUSCLE MEMORY, 

PROVEN TO REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND SAVE LIVES.

 

Summary:

Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory conducted a project to investigate the value of a motion based simulator in teaching vehicle control for off-road driving conditions. A primary goal was to reduce accidents caused by the loss of control of high center-of-gravity military vehicles in situations normally not found in the civilian driving experience. This 12 million dollar study generated data to assess the effectiveness of simulator training for developing vehicle control skills. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvsKgbE-A1E

AM&W (Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness) plans to share 12 million dollars worth of information, in order to reduce accidents and save lives of teenage drivers. AM&W realize changing the face of drivers education as we know it today will not be an easy task, However the statistics and strategic plan are solid. The plan is to cross reference 12 million dollars worth of research and relationships in order to compare vehicle control aspects of the training to determine if the trainee acquired the necessary muscle memory to correctly implement the various vehicle control steps involved in the maneuver.

OBJECTIVE: 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acknowledge driver education programs taught in public schools are ineffective and antiquated program. However, AM&W documented results that prove simulator driver education develop safe-driving habits and decision-making skills in safe and secure environments. This intervention prevents student drivers from becoming overwhelmed trying to process traffic rules, recognize traffic signs in realistic high-density traffic situations. Simulation technology has been used to train pilots, soldiers, and police academies throughout the country. 

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness signed a Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA) regarding discussions on simulation for returning soldiers and teen drivers. Past relationships and contacts rallied together to develop vehicle control, training procedures and techniques common to high-performance oval track and road course professional drivers. Together, We are considering car control techniques that are useful in civilian vehicles that can be that can be driven in a wide variety of road and traffic conditions, simulator instructor can manipulate the scenarios and parameters at any time during the driving session to help accommodate specific individual training objectives and most importantly the instructor can playback a scenario and use it to “teach” a correct response to a situation. Knowing how to swiftly react to sudden friction changes, road depressions, or soft shoulders is essential to retain vehicle control. This simulator has been shown to enhance the basic vehicle control skills needed to succeed in these conditions. By recreating unexpected situations, drivers can develop rapid responses automatically through muscle memory.

Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness partnered with a driving skills school develop vehicle control training procedures and techniques common to high-speed and performance that competition drivers and first responders engage in on a regular basis.  We are investigating car control techniques that could be useful in controlling civilian and passenger vehicles on public highways to implemented in an automated simulation training environment. 

Driver performance will then be compared against untrained drivers executing the AA maneuver in a real vehicle. We developed a set of objective assessment metrics specific to the vehicle control steps trained that we hoped would tell us if the simulator training was effective. The work here presents the metrics measured and shows the trends between the trained and untrained drivers using those metrics. 

 

METHODS: 

 The work described here spans a two year period where students train using Accident Avoidance (AA) scenario in a simulator with emphasis on the steps necessary for vehicle control throughout the maneuver. The goal was to use the simulator to develop muscle memory in the students so the necessary driver inputs would become automatic during the real vehicle tests. 

The first year 

• 10 students will be  trained by an instructor using the L-3/VXP simulator powered by running L-3 or CarSim DS software. 
• The students will attended a 30 minute class every week for a total of 10 weeks. 
• The training will focus on vehicle control and various weight transfer techniques as well as practice in the AA maneuver itself. 
• These 10 trained drivers get compared against 10 untrained drivers in a real vehicle running the same AA scenario. 

The second year of testing is sustainment training. The goal is to determine if short infrequent training sessions could sustain the necessary skills to perform the AA maneuver correctly. 

• 5 trained students from the first year’s testing will be given approximately 10 minute long refresher session in the simulator, with an instructor, once every three or four weeks over a 7 month period. 
• These five students will then be compared against five untrained drivers in real vehicle tests. 
• In both cases the students are people both physically challenged and ambulatory, male and female, military and civilian, young and old, professional and civilian drivers. All have driven for most of their adult life. 

 CONCLUSION

Strategic plan is to research & identify state and government funding resources accessible via BAA announcements, Department of Defense SBIR/STTR grants, private & corporate funding partners in order to eliminate the collection of useless information.  

I flat lined before, i know its pretty lonely crashing without any plans, resources or direction. Team O'Neil based in NH pioneered this program designed to save military lives,  For AM&W the time to change the face of drivers education is NOW, everything and everyone feel right!