Veterans healing veterans through motorsports, land speed racing, and vehicle restoration.
By combining adrenaline-based automotive experiences with teamwork and mentorship, we help veterans rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and raise awareness of PTSD, addiction, homelessness, and suicide prevention.
Joe Yantz is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. During his service, he was injured after stepping on an IED, resulting in becoming a right above-knee amputee (RAKA).
For the past eight years, Joe has been involved in motorsports with Ranger Road Motors, a veteran-led racing team that provides opportunities for wounded veterans to stay connected through high-performance racing.
Joe lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife Caitlyn, children Alex and Abby, dogs, and chickens.
Project 213 partner Ranger Road Motors— an adaptive motorsports organization supporting veterans and first responders of all abilities through racing and automotive activities — is currently assisting with fabrication work and roll cage installation on the Project 213 Karmann Ghia as development toward the 213 MPH goal continues. Ranger Road actively competes in the Lucky Dog Racing League an endurance racing series with the mission of "Bring Racing To The People”
A look back at last year’s trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats as Project 213 prepares for the 2026 trip
Help support veterans healing veterans through motorsports, land speed racing, and vehicle restoration. Contributions help advance the Project 213 Karmann Ghia build and create opportunities for veterans through racing and automotive activities.
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