About us:
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness has developed a unique driver education system for the disabled that uses simulated and real-life driving experiences to instill independence, improve quality of life and rebuild lives.
Based on tested and proven medical rehabilitation scientific research and published reports, Hanaford's educational program takes individuals through a multi-level training program before putting them into a real driving experience in an adaptive vehicle specially fitted up for disabled drivers. The program's signature component is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn laps in an adaptive race car on a bona fide short track, for a groundbreaking experience that is thrilling, confidence building, and fun!
Our products and services:
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness delivers a quality driver training experience by working with individuals in safe, controlled environments that allow them to master skills at their own pace, boosting the likelihood of success. Hanaford offers two core products – video gaming and a unique driver education program. Both products incorporate the signature race car driving experience.
Driver Education and Training Program:
1. The adapted race car with safety features was developed in (2007) and has been used for multiple events to allow persons with disabilities the therapeutic benefit of racecar driving. The racecar is modified with removable door skin, structurally approved roll cage that opens like a car door and swivel seat for easy transfer in and out of racecar, in addition to different configurations of steering wheels that are interchangeable for different levels of disabilities, electronic and mechanical push/pull gas and brake, push button smart shift transmission and dual controls on instructors side for safety; dual steering, dual brake, dual gas
2. Guided experience: Specialized educators guide participants through advanced level skills and introduce training vehicle, while implementing the Driver Skills Development Program found to reduce crash rates by fifty percent.
3. Simulation: The VXP driving simulator is modified with the same hardware that is found in the racecar and passenger cars traveling on the highway today. Using software tested and proven in rehabilitation hospitals, VXP introduces basic skills needed to regain confidence in a controlled environment, making for a safer, easier transition to real-life driving
4. Racing: Our signature component allows participants the opportunity to drive an adaptive stock car on a short track. This is truly a life changing event for the drivers.
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Consulting Services:
1. Local program development: We assist with launching Hanaford approved programs, tapping into Hanaford's experience in program development, instructor training, and leveraging corporate relationships for sponsorships.
2. Adaptive race car production: Full, from-the-ground-up package from building an adaptive race car to training personnel and obtaining insurance. Hanford’s will see you through every step.
3. Video Gaming: Using the VXP driving simulator powered by iRacing.com, the Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness Challenge creates a competitive environment to encourage the disabled to build skills that will serve them in real life driving situations. Participants compete to qualify for the chance to drive a race car on a track and raise funds to host a Hanaford Race Day Event at a local facility.
Our clients:
Community Based Adaptive Sports organizations share the same customer/client characteristics, are independently operated and foster relationships with unique and thrill seeking adventures like Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness to offer and share with disabled Vets and physically challenged civilians
- Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness is designed to provide post-rehabilitation support and mentoring to civilians and disabled vets who've sustained physical injuries.
- Adaptive Motorsports serves persons with disabilities including Spinal Chord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputees, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and due to recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the age of the veteran population is decreasing—our product appeals particularly to those young veterans in the 18-35 age range.
- Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness participants completed the Psychological Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) following an event. PIADS showed highly positive results in participants’ competence, adaptability, and self-esteem scores with the greatest impact on the adaptability score. A New Concept for Adaptive Sports in Amputee Rehabilitation by Dr Jeffrey Heckman http://tinyurl.com/mk6pedc
Manufacturing and Distribution
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness strategic plan is to base development on the path established by Veterans Health Care groups & Community Based Adaptive Sports organizations.
Development Model: Veteran's Health Care and Community Based Adaptive Sports organizations is a development model that grew from the 2007 initial launch -encompassed 20 key markets throughout the country- followed by a nationwide roll-out. 5 years later that recognized more then 175 active community based clubs.
Strategic Plan -Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness Manufacturing & Distribution plan to solicit the same 20 key markets & with nearly 200 active community based clubs to connect product & services with clients.
20 REGIONAL MARKET INVESTMENTS=DELIVERABLES
Individual Access
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness "CHALLENGE" -INDIVIDUAL $50
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness "CHALLENGE" -TEAM $150-$400
Hanaford Events
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness racecar driving experience $20,000
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness skills school experience $10,000
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness rally school experience $XXXXX
Hanaford Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness VXP simulator demo $5,000
Regional Operations
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness racecar $150,000 ea
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness skills school car $50,000 ea
Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness VXP driving simulator $XXXXX
"CHALLENGE" is a fund raising plan designed in the foot print of Dan Pallotta's highly successful regional programs, commonly revered to around the water cooler at work or dinner table as 3 day bike ride for AIDS & 3 day walk for Breast Cancer. Individuals qualify for a variety of incentive prizes rewarded at different fund raising levels:
- Individuals that buy into the "CHALLENGE" receive complimentary access to iRacing.com.
- Fund raising software, including personal web pages, sponsor page and form letters to reach out to family & Friends.
- Adaptive Motorsports membership
- Community Based Adaptive Sports or American Legion membership TBD
- Assortment of Adaptive Motorsports & Wellness fund raising awards, in addition to participating Community Based Muscle Powered Sports opportunities: http://tinyurl.com/alh5gcs
