Goat Locker Racing501(c)(3) Public Charity Donate
Serving Warriors & First Responders Since 2021

Healing at 200 MPH, one lap at a time.

Goat Locker Racing puts free racing simulators in the homes of veterans and first responders battling PTSD — and surrounds them with a competitive racing community that understands what they've been through.

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#OneLapAtATime
35+Warriors in the Spotlight
$2,500Puts a Full Rig in a Home
32 ftMobile Race Trailer
2021Founded by Navy Chiefs
Our Mission

PTSD and suicide are real. So is our answer.

We combine the thrill of racing with a community built around supporting one another. No warrior should face the battle at home alone — and no one should be priced out of the driver's seat.

01 — Community

A Grid That Gets It

A structured virtual racing league where military veterans and first responders compete alongside peers who understand their experiences — camaraderie first, checkered flags second.

~$10,000 / year to operate
02 — Equipment

Free Sim Rigs, Delivered

We build and deliver complete racing simulators — PC, wheel, pedals, monitor, and software — to warriors at zero cost. Our goal: one new rig in a warrior's home every month.

$2,500 per simulator build
03 — Outreach

The Mobile Locker

Our 32-foot race trailer travels the country with simulators and an authentic race car — bringing the mission to airshows, races, and veteran events nationwide.

$10,000+ / year plus travel
Our Story

Built in the Goat Locker

In the Navy, the "Goat Locker" is where the Chiefs gather — the ones who take care of their people. Two retired Chiefs carried that duty into civilian life and built it into a charity.

PD Patrick DrabickFounder, President & CEO · U.S. Navy 1993–2017, Retired Senior Chief · Mooresville, IN
JB Jamie BarcusFounder, Vice President & COO · U.S. Navy 1991–2011, Retired Chief · Pace, FL
1996

The First Lap

The roots go back to the original Papyrus NASCAR Racing — decades of sim racing passion that would one day become a mission.

March 2021

Goat Locker Racing Founded

Patrick and Jamie launch GLR as a free membership league, funding it out of their own pockets for two years.

2021–2023

Racing for Others

Twitch fundraising broadcasts raise over $2,500, donated to Tracks4Vets and Veterans 48.

September 2023

Official 501(c)(3) Status

The IRS recognizes Goat Locker Racing Inc. as a public charity — donations become tax-deductible.

Today

Rigs, Races & the Road

Free simulators delivered to warriors' homes, expanded iRacing series, and a mobile simulator trailer touring the nation.

Warrior Spotlight

The names behind the numbers

Every driver on this wall is a veteran or first responder who found their place on our grid. This is who we race for.

DSDevon Smith
MSMike Swardson
JLJon Lawless
HKHamzah Khan
JLJamie Libke
ASAlexander Sexauer
TWTyler White
SDSkylar Dailey
NHNick Hagen
JHJohn Houchin
DKDan Krakeel
BFBrian Frauhiger

…and 23 more warriors on the full spotlight wall. Nominate a warrior →

The Pit Crew Program

Every great driver needs a crew

Pit Crew members keep the mission on track. Choose the lane that fits — every dollar goes toward rigs, races, and reaching warriors.

One-Time Boost

A single contribution, any amount
  • Directly funds simulator builds
  • Tax-deductible receipt
  • Shout-out on our socials
Give Once
Most Impact

Individual Pit Crew

Monthly recurring support
  • Sustains league operations year-round
  • Pit Crew member recognition
  • Progress updates on every sim delivery
  • Tax-deductible giving statement
Join the Crew

Team & Corporate

Recurring partnership for businesses
  • Logo placement on site & trailer
  • Named sponsorship of race series
  • Mobile simulator event appearances
Partner With Us
Race With Us

From ARCA to Trucks — there's a seat for you

A competitive, structured, and fun environment on iRacing, with a series for every skill level. Getting on the grid takes three steps.

Apply Online

Fill out the short membership application. Veterans, first responders, and supporters are all welcome on the grid.

Join the Discord

Your application unlocks the GLR Discord — home base for schedules, setups, spotters, and the community between races.

Take the Green Flag

Pick your series, show up on race night, and run door-to-door with people who've had your back before they ever met you.

ARCA Trucks All Skill Levels Broadcast on Twitch iRacing Official Partner Series
Partners & Supporters

The companies in our corner

From sim hardware to hometown sports bars, these partners make every delivery and every green flag possible.

iRacingMotorsports simulation
Hoosier Racing TireRacing tires
GTR SimulatorCode GOATLOCKERRACING
Alexander PC'sCode GOATLOCKER — $75 off
Sim-Motion50 years of sim racing
SAVE22Fighting veteran suicide
Indiana Dept. of Veterans AffairsState partner
INvetsHelping vets in Indiana
Lincoln TechIndianapolis campus
JAM Printing & PromotionsPrint & promo
MK Fire DesignFirefighter owned
Glove StationProtection on the go
ZAT GraphicsCustom design
V-SPEED Racing NetworkBroadcast production
Above the Yellow LineMotorsports media
Nasty's Sports BarHilliard's best wings
Leadership

Board of Directors

PDPatrick DrabickFounder · President & CEO
Retired Navy Senior Chief
JBJamie BarcusFounder · VP & COO
Retired Navy Chief
ASAmber ShefferBoard President
Owner, JAM Printing & Promotions
GLGary LanduytVice President of the Board
JWJoshua WilsonBoard Secretary
Attorney · Entrepreneurship Instructor, UWEC
RPRyan PendletonBoard Treasurer
Retired Navy Chief
AKAndy KarnesDirector of Operations