TAMPA, Florida — Operation Healing Forces (OHF) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Matt Seymour Racing, aimed at raising awareness and expanding support for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community.
Matt Seymour Racing (MSR), a third-generation race team based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, competes nationally in open-wheel midgets and sprint cars. The partnership will make its debut at the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals, held January 13-18 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Racing fans will see the OHF logo prominently displayed on the MSR 29S car driven by Tulsa local Hank Davis. This high-profile event attracts thousands of passionate motorsports enthusiasts, providing a unique platform to spotlight OHF’s mission of supporting wounded, ill, and fallen Special Operations Forces warriors, families, and caregivers.
“Teaming up with Operation Healing Forces is something we truly believe in,” said Matt Seymour, owner of Matt Seymour Racing. “This partnership is about honoring the sacrifices made by special ops warriors and their families and helping to raise awareness for the vital support OHF provides to them.”
Hank Davis, driver of the MSR 29S car, shared his excitement about the partnership. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the MSR 29S and partnering with Operation Healing Forces for this year’s Chili Bowl,” Davis said. “I hope we can represent this incredible charity well and perform on the big stage in honor of the heroes they serve.”
OHF Chief Executive Officer Kerry Irvin expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “Partnering with Matt Seymour Racing and their outstanding driver, Hank Davis, allows us to connect with a dynamic community of passionate and patriotic motorsports fans who understand the importance of supporting America’s heroes” Irvin said. “By spotlighting OHF’s mission, this partnership not only raises awareness but also fuels our ability to provide critical support to those who have sacrificed much in service to our great nation.”
The Chili Bowl Nationals marks an exciting milestone in this partnership, bridging the gap between racing fans and the military families OHF serves. Together, OHF and Matt Seymour Racing are creating a powerful platform to honor America’s heroes and rally support for the Special Operations Forces community.
For more information about Operation Healing Forces and how you can support their mission, visit www.operationhealingforces.org.
About Operation Healing Forces, Inc.
Operation Healing Forces, established by Co-Founders Gary and Tony Markel in 2011 is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the needs of America’s wounded, ill, injured, and fallen Special Operation Forces (SOF) service members, veterans, and their families, and their caregivers through a suite of unique programs that promote long-term mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal well-being.
For more information, please visit www.operationhealingforces.org
About Matt Seymour Racing
Open Wheel Racing team headquartered in Marlboro, Massachusetts racing nationwide and led by the multi-generational racing Seymour family.
