In this episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams is joined by Luke, the founder of Track Heroes, for a powerful conversation about racing, recovery, and the mission behind using motorsports to support veterans and first responders. From stories of resilience to surprising truths about mental health, Luke opens up about his military background, how driving can change lives, and the real impact of community-driven efforts in motorsports. If you’re looking for inspiration, heart, and horsepower, this episode dives deep into how racing isn’t just a thrill—it’s a form of therapy.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• From combat to the track: Luke shares his background as a veteran and how high-performance driving became a path to mental health recovery.
• Building the mission: The story behind Track Heroes—how it started, how the race car was donated, and the community that stepped in to bring the project to life.
• The science of speed: Luke discusses the surprising mental health benefits of high-performance driving, backed by lived experience and scientific support.
• Going beyond talk therapy: Why Luke believes traditional therapy has limits—and how racing provides breakthroughs when other methods plateau.
• Support systems that matter: How partnerships with motorsport enthusiasts, sponsors, and organizations made the Track Heroes mission possible.
• A new kind of therapy: Luke’s take on how the track became the most peaceful place on earth—and what that means for veterans struggling to find healing.
• Why “going back to normal” isn’t the goal: A powerful reflection on how trauma changes you—and why embracing a new identity is key to real recovery.
• Real-life racing moments: From “experiencing physics” on the track to working with donated coilovers, this episode shares behind-the-scenes moments of building a race car with heart.

 

Resources from this episode:

🌐 Jim Adams Website: jimadams.com

Track Heroes Website: trackheroes.com

 

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