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The Veterans Trust
Race Camp Program.

The Problem
Veterans Face

There are 15.8 million military veterans living in the United States – 2.5 million of whom are combat veterans. Between 17 and 22 veterans commit suicide every day, and veterans face a 58% higher risk of suicide compared to the civilian population. Between 30%-72% of veterans who begin traditional psychological treatment programs at the VA will drop out before program completion.

The gap between a veteran who's struggling and one who isn’t is smaller than you think.

15.8

Million
Veterans Living in United States

2.5

Million
Are Combat Veterans
58 %
At Risk for Suicide
72 %
Drop out of Traditional Treatment
The Veterans Trust’s Race Camp Program .

Our flagship program, Race Camp, is an innovative self-regulation and psychological skills protocol that uses high-fidelity, custom-built race car simulators paired with biofeedback equipment and psychological training to deliver tools and skills that participants can use throughout their lives to regulate their nervous systems, reduce anxiety, and increase their quality of life.

The Veterans Trust partners with the Center for Research and Training at Nova Southeastern University to deliver this innovative program, with proven clinical results.

Measured and Reported Outcomes.

86

Improved Quality of Life

86% of Race Camp graduates had improved quality of life as measured by the Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire.

50

Decrease Trauma Symptoms

50% of Race Camp graduates had a decrease in trauma symptoms as measured by the PTSD Checklist (PCL)-5.

71

Increased Emotional Efficiancy

71% of Race Camp graduates demonstrated increased emotion efficacy as measured by the Emotion Efficacy Scale (ESS)-2.

All Race Camp graduates endorsed satisfaction with the Race Camp program as measured by the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)-8.

Want to participate in

or support Race Camp?

Participants Wanted for Race Camp

Currently accepting veterans, first responders, and active duty members to join us for an innovative program designed to help improve mental health for veterans.

What is Race Camp?

The Veterans Trust’s Race Camp is a science-backed, clinically grounded program for veterans, first responders, and active-duty members, developed and validated through a formal research partnership by Nova Southeastern University. 

The program uses motorsports as a high-pressure proving ground to rebuild self-regulation skills and teach psychological skills using biofeedback data in conditions that replicate the intensity of service.

For those who have struggled to engage with or complete other programs, Race Camp offers a different entry point - one that doesn't treat them like patients, but like teammates.

The Veterans Trust’s Race Camp is not a racing school. It is a clinically grounded program that is rooted in a language they already understand: performance under pressure, mastery, and people who hold the standard.

Following completion of the Race Camp protocol, some participants will have the opportunity to participate as drivers in curated race events, including at The Veterans Trust Cup at the Concours Club.

Race Camp Lab Location

  • Location

    Nova Southeastern University | Davie Campus
    Maltz Building, Room 1058 & 1059 (The Race Lab)

  • Program Director
    Stephen Kantarze
    The Veterans Trust Liaison
  • Research Director
    Alex Edmonds, PhD, BCB
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Clinical Director
    Tom Kennedy, PhD, BCB
    Nova Southeastern University

We invite you to share Race Camp with fellow veterans who may be able to benefit from participating in the program. Download the Program Flyer below.

Download Program Flyer